Level 3 - Certificate in Understanding Autism
Awarding Body: NCFE CACHE (Council for Awards in Children’s Care and Education)
Course Summary
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.
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to understand:
- how to adopt a positive approach to supporting individuals with autism
- the current legislative framework relating to individuals with autism and how different theories have developed over time
- how to support and manage transitions for individuals with autism
- the range of therapeutic interventions and support available for individuals with autism and co-occurring conditions
- how to support communication and social interaction for individuals with autism
- 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.
Course Information
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 2 qualification in a related subject.
You should be at least 16 years old
It will be assessed by your Tutor or Assessor using a portfolio of evidence.
We anticipate that this course will take up to 3 months to complete.
No, this is a knowledge-only qualification.
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By completing the qualification, learners will develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of autism, which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications, and into relevant employment, in the health and social care sector.
£249.00 including VAT
Included within this price
Support throughout the completion of the course, registration and completion certificate.