Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Category: Health and Social Care

Course Overview

More than 1 in every 100 people in the UK have an autism diagnosis. The Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism is designed for learners who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of the condition, and the challenges and strengths that autistic people may experience.

You will learn about characteristics, diagnosis and how understanding and different theories surrounding autism have developed over time. Within this qualification, the term ‘autism’ is used as an umbrella term for all autistic spectrum conditions, including Asperger syndrome.

The finer detail

Level 3 - Certificate

Duration - 18 weeks

Awarding Body - NCFE

Start Date - Anytime

Delivery - Online learning

Funding - Fully Funded

Commercial - £399

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Qualification Levels Explained

The important bits

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.

It is made up of six mandatory units as follows:

Autism in context
Positive behavioural support for individuals with autism
Understand support and management of transitions for individuals with autism
Therapeutic interventions and support available for individuals with autism and co-occurring conditions
Communication and social interaction with individuals with autism
Safeguarding and resilience in autism

Eligibility Criteria

If you meet the eligibility criteria and would like to enrol onto one of our funded programmes, then complete this form and a member of the team will be in contact.

A person must be working within a care setting in order to complete the observational requirements of this qualification.
Aged 19 or over on or after 31st August 23.
Must not already hold the qualification that is being delivered.
Must not already hold a higher qualification in same subject
Must reside within a Greater London Authority postcode and where applicable must have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months on the first day of learning.

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What related qualifications can you progress to?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

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

Career progression opportunities

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.