Course Overview
If you want to develop your knowledge of autism and drive positive change, this Level 3 autism course is a great place to start.
Whether you’re supporting someone at work, in your community, or in your personal life, this course will give you valuable insight and practical understanding to help you do just that.
You’ll explore:
- How to adopt a positive approach to supporting people with autism
- The current legislative framework relating to autism and how different theories have developed over time
- Supporting and managing transitions for people with autism
- Therapeutic interventions and support for autism and co-occurring conditions
- Supporting communication and social interaction
- Understanding vulnerability and safeguarding responsibilities for support workers
Code: Q60153
Duration: 30 weeks
This is a distance learning course, so you can study in your own time, at your own pace. You’ll also have a friendly tutor to guide you, mark your work, and support you when needed.
Cost: £0
This Level 3 autism course can be fully funded (FREE) for people aged 19 or over who:
- live in Somerset (not including Bath & North-East Somerset/North Somerset)
- have lived in the UK/EU for the last 3 years or have leave to remain
- meet at least one of the following
- are unemployed or
- earn less than £25,750 /year
Somerset learners aged 19-23 who earn above the earnings threshold are eligible for funding for this course if they have not already achieved a full level 3 qualification.
Proof of eligibility will be required.
You’ll need access to a computer or device so you can use Microsoft Teams for tutor reviews and support. You’ll also need to be able to download and upload your work as part of the course.
You’ll complete a written assignment for each unit of the course. These can be submitted as and when you finish each unit – there’s no need to wait.
Your dedicated tutor, who specialises in this subject, will mark your work and give you detailed feedback to help you progress.
There are no exams for this course.
After completing this course, you could go on to study other qualifications such as:
– Level 3 Teaching Assistant,
– Level 3 Early Years,
– Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England),
– Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services,
– Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support.
These courses can help you move into work or further study within health, social care or education.
This qualification has been allocated UCAS points, which could support your application to higher education. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the UCAS website.
Interested in this course?
Submit an initial enquiry and we’ll get you started!
