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Certificate in Understanding Autism Level 3

Course Level

Level 3

Start Date

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Duration

40 weeks

FREE

Course content

  • To explain how to develop an understanding of how individuals with autism may be vulnerable and the support worker’s role and responsibilities relating to safeguarding according to legislative requirements.
  • Explain how to support and manage transitions for individuals with autism.
  • Describe how to support communication and social interaction for individuals with autism.
  • State the current legislative framework relating to individuals with autism and how different theories have developed over time.
  • Demonstrate how to adopt a positive approach to supporting individuals with autism.

About Course

There are around 700,000 autistic people in the UK – more than 1 in every 100.

If you work with autistic people, or if someone you know is autistic, this course is a great way to increase your knowledge about the condition. You’ll learn about characteristics, diagnosis and how understanding and different theories surrounding autism have developed over time.

You’ll also learn about how it can affect the ways people communicate, interact and process information, and how to support autistic people to live healthy, fulfilled lives.

Course content:

This qualification is designed for learners who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of autism. Successful completion of this qualification will allow learners to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of autism, which would support progression onto appropriate qualifications and into employment within the health and social care sector.

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What do I need to do this course?

Access to the Internet, with access to a laptop or tablet with a keyboard.

Requirements

    An interest in Autism. Good basic level of English and ability to write in sentences/paragraphs to meet the assignments required. You will be required to complete an online initial assessment prior to enrolment to ensure this course and the delivery style is correct for you.

What do I need to do this course?

Access to the Internet, with access to a laptop or tablet with a keyboard.

Teaching Methods

  • This course is accessed on an online learning platform with all resources available. However, you will have regular contact with the tutor via a range of methods to suit you, email, phone, web chats or tutorials.


    How is your progress checked?

    Learners will be asked to complete a personal learning record and weekly feedback during their course.

    The tutor will offer regular feedback through informal and formal methods.

    You will complete your work online for marking at regular intervals. The tutor will then give you feedback on your work as well as any areas for improvement or any additional knowledge you may need to research to meet the unit criteria. Monthly formal one to ones will be completed via Teams with a booked session each month.

    Extra study or practice required at home.

    You will be expected to give time to your studies which will all be completed at home via the learning portal.

    You will need to dedicate 5-7 hours per week to complete all units in the allocated time.


    What can I do after this course?

    If you would like to discuss further learning, employability and personal development opportunities, please let your tutor know or complete this section on your personal learning record and we will be in touch to make an information, advice and guidance appointment.

    New courses are advertised in centre and on our website regularly.

    www.cliplearning.com / Riverside Training (acisgroup.co.uk)


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Course details

  • Tutor: Tina Sumpter
  • Time: TBC
  • Provision: NSA-LCC
  • Term: Full year
  • Duration: 40 weeks
  • Location: Distance Learning