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Understanding Autism

Course Code: CCUA3
  • Level: 3
  • Qualification: Certificate
  • Awarding body: Northern Council for Further Education (NCFE)
  • Duration: 20 Weeks
  • Course type: Distance learning
  • When you'll study: Distance learning (online)
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What's it all about?

Autism presents in many ways, and the support needs of each individual are unique. This course will teach you about a range of therapeutic interventions and support available to autistic individuals and their families.

In addition, you will learn about conditions that commonly co-occur with autism and the treatment options available. You will cover the roles and responsibilities relating to safeguarding, and the ways you can assist autistic individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

Course information

This course is made up of five units:

  • autism in context
  • positive behavioural support for autistic individuals
  • support and management of transitions for autistic individuals
  • therapeutic interventions and support available for autistic individuals and co-occuring conditions
  • safeguarding and resilience in autism.

This course is particularly suited for a career in learning mentorship, youth work or special educational needs teaching assistance.

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

The course will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a portfolio of evidence.

Upon successful completion, you may progress to:

  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s Workforce (Early Years Educator)
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support
  • NCFE CACHE Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England)
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
  • NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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Future careers

What you could earn:

Social Workers

£49,274.84

Potential salary

£18,577.38

Entry level salary

£34,237.00

Average salary

24

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