Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn to care for autistic people.
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If you are 19 years old or older living in England, the course will be free to you as it is funded...
- Tutor is available to students
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Overview
There are around 700,000 people in the UK with autism – more than 1 in every 100.
If you work with people with autism, or if someone you know is autistic, this course is a great way to increase your knowledge about the condition.
You will learn about autism and how it can affect the ways people communicate, interact and process information. You'll learn how to support autistic people to live healthy, fulfilled lives.
This fully online course will give you essential skills you need when working in mental health.
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Description
Having a clear understanding of the misconceptions, diagnoses and support surrounding autism are just some of the essential skills needed when working in mental health.
COURSE CONTENT
- Learn how individuals with autism process sensory information
- Understand the characteristics that may be present in individuals with autism
- Understand the conditions that commonly occur with autism
- Learn the common misconceptions surrounding autism
- Learn how speech, language and communication may differ in people with autism
- Recognise how legislation and guidance underpins support
Who is this course for?
This Level 2 Autism Course can help with professional development and lead to careers in Education and Childcare. This is particularly useful for job roles such as;
- Teaching Assistant (£11,500 to £23,000 per year)
- Training officer (£15,000 to £35,000 per year)
- Nursery worker (£14,000 to £24,000 per year)
Understanding individuals with autism can help make the workplace a more inclusive environment. This can help your CV stand out and is beneficial for many different job roles.
*Salary information is taken from the National Careers Service*
Requirements
ELIGIBILITY
- The learner must live in England and be over 19 years old. To enrol you must have your National Insurance number, a form of Identification, employment documents and details of your previous qualifications. This process can take 10-20 minutes.
*Please note there is a £125 cancellation fee if a learner enrols and fails to complete or withdraws early from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs. We may be able to offer extensions if learners are unable to meet the set submission deadline. Please read the declaration on the enrolment form carefully before signing up.
Career path
If you are looking for a career caring for people on the autistic spectrum or would like to enhance your knowledge as someone who already works in this industry then this is the course for you.
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What does study method mean?
Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.
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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.
What is a ‘regulated qualification’?
A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.
What is an ‘endorsed’ course?
An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body’s logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
