Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificate RQF

The Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificate RQF is an ideal course for those looking to gain a qualification in Autism for their career or to improve their overall understanding.

This is an RQF qualification, which has now replaced the QCF and NVQ qualifications.

This Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificate RQF provides an introduction to autism and the principles of supporting individuals on the autistic spectrum.

After providing a general introduction to the autistic spectrum, the course covers using person-centred approaches and supporting positive communication. Sensory processing, perception and cognition are then discussed, including how autism can affect these processes.

Finally the course concludes by covering supporting positive behaviour and how to support individuals with autism to live a healthy, happy and fulfilled life.

This course is ideal for learners who want to develop awareness and understanding of autism and know how to support individuals with the condition. This qualification is ideal for learners who support individuals with autism in a variety of settings, including health, social care, entertainment, leisure, nursing, education, training and the public sector.

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

To achieve the qualification, the learner must achieve all 18 credits from all six units.

This Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificate RQF has been accredited by Ofqual and is part of the Qualifications Credit Framework (RQF).

Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (RQF)
Qualification Number: 601/6330/6
Total Credits: 18

NCFE CACHE (Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education) are a leading awarding organisation specialising in in the care and education sector. CACHE endorse a range of qualifications to individuals and organisations throughout the UK and internationally.

Course features

• 12 months expert tutor support
• Certificate of completion
• Once enrolled you will be eligible to apply for a TOTUM PRO student card to enjoy a variety of student discounts across the UK

There is no previous knowledge or certification required to enrol onto the Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificate RQF course. This course is available to all learners who are looking to gain a qualification in Autism by undertaking a home study programme.

Learners are free to enrol on this course at any time of year and have a period of 12 months tutor support to complete their studies.

Although not a requirement, you may wish to study this course alongside another related course such as Understanding ADHD or OCD Awareness to gain a greater understanding of issues which can affect child development.