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
  • • unemployed or
    • earning under £25,000/year 

Somerset learners aged 19-23 are eligible for funding if they are aged 19 or above on 31 August within the 2024 to 2025 funding year, enrol on the level 3 FCFJ qualification approved for funding and have not achieved a full level 3 and earn above the earnings threshold.

Proof of eligibility will be requested.

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.