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Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Course Overview

Are you interested in online care courses? Our Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism is just one from a suite of our online care courses and is ideal to develop your workforce. This qualification provides an in-depth knowledge and understanding of autism which would support your employees progression in the health and social care or education sector.

Today, over 700,000 people in the UK are autistic, meaning that 2.8m people have a relative on the autism spectrum. The condition affects people of all ages and while it is incurable, the right support at the right time can make an enormous difference to people's lives.

This course is only funded in Scotland and is comparable to a Level 6 based on the Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework. Upon completion of the course, learners in Scotland will receive the college’s e-certificate.

PAYMENTS

Initial deposit: £45

Monthly payments: £57.86

Payment duration: 7 months

*Based on a minimum 10% initial deposit. Payment plan can be customised at checkout.

(Invoice option available)

KEY FEATURES


✓ No hidden costs – certificates, resources, support and more included

✓ Employees can learn from their own home, in their own time

✓ One to one Tutor support available via phone or email

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Key Information

Course Length
20 weeks

Course Level
Level 3

Awarding Body
TQUK
(E-certificates upon achievement)

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Benefits

The benefits of completing this course include:
  • Employees will achieve a nationally recognised level 3 qualification
  • Employees can learn from their own home, in their own time
  • Employees get access to award-winning learning and assessment materials
  • Employees will receive subject specialist support from a Tutor and access to a Learner Support Advisor for everyday queries
  • Work saves automatically to ensure it's never lost

Funded Course
Yes

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Unit 1: Autism in context

In this unit, employees will cover the historical context of autism, the diagnosis and characteristics of autism, the legislative framework applicable to autism, and how autism is represented in society.

Unit 2: Positive behavioural support for individuals with autism

This unit covers behaviour within the context of autism and how to promote an autism-friendly environment. You will also learn about how to promote individual positive behavioural support and the interventions that are used in behavioural support.

Unit 3: Understand support and management of transitions for individuals with autism

In this unit, employees will learn about how transitions can affect people with autism, how to support young people with autism to make the transition into adulthood, and how to support individuals with autism into employment.

Unit 4: Therapeutic interventions and support available for individuals with autism and co-occurring conditions

This unit covers the range of therapeutic interventions available to individuals with autism. You will also learn about the services available to individuals with autism and their families, and co-occurring conditions and their treatment.

Unit 5: Communication and social interaction with individuals with autism

In this unit, employees will learn about the differences in social interactions and communications associated with autism, how communication can be adapted to support positive interactions and communication with individuals with autism, and a range of strategies and aids used to support communication and social interaction for individuals with autism.

Unit 6: Safeguarding and resilience in autism

In the final unit of this course, employees will learn how to raise concerns about potential or actual harm, abuse or exploitation, how to support the health, safety and well-being of individuals, how the legislative framework safeguards children, young people and adults with autism, and about how and when restrictive practices might be used within legal guidelines.

Full cost Direct debit Advanced learner loan
£450 Initial payment of £45.00, 7 monthly payments of £57.85 £811