Key Facts

  • Starting
    18 Sep 2023
    Location
    Wandsworth
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Roll-On Roll-Off (Any Day of Week)
    Start Date
    18 Sep 2023
    Level
    Level 2
    Code
    WAB2001CP

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    Free

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L2 - Certificate in Understanding Autism

L2 - Certificate in Understanding Autism

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Autism is a spectrum condition that affects how a person communicates with others and how they interpret the world around them. There are around 700,000 people in the UK with autism more than 1 in every 100. Having a clear understanding of the misconceptions, diagnoses and support surrounding autism are just some of the essential skills needed when working in the mental health field.

Benefits of this course:

  • Achieve a nationally recognised NCFE Level 2 qualification
  • Improve your understanding of theories relating to autism
  • Further your personal and professional development
  • Ensure you understand what is meant by autism and how it is diagnosed
  • Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college

  • Entry Requirements


    *L1 level of written English

    • aged 19 or over

  • Course Content


    This distance learning programme will enable you to further your personal and professional development and gain new knowledge and understanding.

    This course will cover the following:

    • Unit 1 - Introduction to Autism
    • Unit 2 - Using a Person-Centred Approach to Support Individuals with Autism
    • Unit 3 - Communication and Social Interaction in Individuals with Autism
    • Unit 4 - Sensory Processing, Perception and Cognition in Individuals with Autism
    • Unit 5 - Supporting Positive Behaviour in Individuals with Autism
    • Unit 6 - Supporting Individuals with Autism to Live Healthy and Fulfilled Lives

  • Progression Next Steps


    There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.

  • Course Structure


    You can learn at a time that suits you, however you must be able to commit to attending college twice during the course to submit units and complete progress checks.

    The course must be completed online within 10 weeks.

    This course is fully funded, meaning there is no cost to you.

    On completion you will gain a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification.

    You are welcome to take more than one course, but you can only take one course at a time.

  • Assessment Details


    This course will be assessed internally once units and assessments are completed.