Health and Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism - National Skills Network

Introduction

This qualification is for anyone who wishes to develop their knowledge and understanding of autism and how to support individuals with autism to live healthy and fulfilled lives.

The course duration is 31 weeks and requires four to five hours of study per week. Course start dates are flexible, but learners are expected to successfully complete the programme of study within the allocated timescale. This is an online distance learning course which means you can choose when and where you study.

Once you have applied, our admissions team will contact you to discuss your application in more detail.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  7204

• Entry Criteria

  Only fully funded learners can access this course. In order to meet funding requirements:

  • 19-23 year old learners must already have a full Level 2 Qualification (or above) in any subject and must be unemployed

  • 24+ students can do this course with or without a Level 2 Qualification (or above) and must be unemployed

  • Learners should have a level 1 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent

  
  Our part-time provision is designed primarily for adult students, aged 19 and over. Students aged 16 to 18 may be allowed to enrol on the course at the discretion of the Head of Admissions and Head of School. If you have any queries please contact our admissions team on 01923 812345.
• What will I study?

  You will complete units as summarised below.

  Unit 1: Best practice relating to autism

  Unit 2: Living with autism

  Unit 3: Signs, symptoms and diagnosis of autism

  Unit 4: Sources of information, support, legislation, and guidance relevant to autism

• What can I do next?

  Upon completion of your course, you can either progress to a Level 2 Award in Supporting Individuals With Learning Disabilities course

  Or you can progress to a NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) course

  To find out more visit the National Careers Service

• Fee Info

  Fee information is not currently available for this course, contact our admissions team on 01923 812345 or admissions@westherts.ac.uk to find out more.

  
  You may be eligible for funding to assist with courses fees and costs. To find out more please contact us on 01923 812345.
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