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Certificate in Understanding Autism (Level 2) – Blended Learning

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Course Overview

Fee disclaimer

Adult: Free for all

Entry requirements

This course is government funded; you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free: You must currently live in England You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study You must be over the age of 19

Course information

This qualification aims to develop understanding of autism and the principles of supporting autistic individuals - covering the person-centred approach and influence of positive communication methods, how to support positive behaviour, and how autistic individuals can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives.

On campus days for this course are as follows:

  • 27th Jan 2025
  • 10th Feb 2025
  • 3rd March 2025
  • 1 April 2025

Key topics

Understanding Autism course covers the following units:

  • How autistic people process sensory information
  • The characteristics that may be present in autistic individuals
  • The conditions that commonly occur with autism
  • Common misconceptions surrounding autism
  • How speech, language and communication may differ in autistic people
  • How legislation and guidance underpins support

  • How you are assessed

    The typical structure of the course requires assessment books to be completed online within the given due dates – for most courses each assessment has a 3 week deadline period. A course can have between 2-5 assessment books. Your work will be marked by your Tutor and returned to you within 7 days.

  • Next steps

    Study materials are online and you will be sent logging on information once you complete enrolment.  if they are right for their subjects.

    A typical course usually takes 15 weeks to complete. There is a £30 registration fee. Y

    our teacher will provide support and guidance throughout the course in addition to face to face and online sessions.

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Dates Schedule
Start: 27/01/2025
End: 09/05/2025
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What Can This Course Lead To

This course is primarily aimed at staff wanting to develop their knowledge of a specific subject, gain further qualifications, or looking to broaden their work-related skills. It would be important for public facing job roles such as: Local Government Administrative Assistant, Education and Social Work.
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