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Level 2

Certificate in Understanding Autism

Duration

20 weeks

Location

Rush Green Campus

Starting

Aug 2024

Audience

Adult 19+

This course is designed for learners who wish to develop an understanding of autism and how to support autistic individuals.

This course will also help you to progress within employment in a variety of sectors and in a number of roles, where an understanding of autism and knowledge of how to support autistic individuals if required.

On this course, you will learn:

  • Introduction to autism
  • Using a person-centered approach to support autistic individuals
  • Communication and social interaction in autistic individuals
  • Sensory processing, perception and cognition in autistic individuals
  • Sensory processing, perception and cognition in autistic individuals
  • Supporting positive behaviour in autistic individuals
  • Supporting autistic individuals to live healthy and fulfilled lives

You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence.

You will need to have a Level 1 in Literacy.

On completion of this course, you will be able to move onto a Level 3 course.

Where it can lead to
You could progress to the following courses
Career progression

There are number of routes you can take following successful completion of a course. Further study can include Higher Education courses or a Higher Apprenticeship where you will expand your skills through study whilst earning a wage. Or you may choose to move directly into employment.

Contact our careers team for further guidance.