Free Level 2 Autism Course. Study online, at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. This free autism course takes around 25 weeks and covers how autism affects individuals, person-centred approaches to support, and the role of positive communication. You'll explore how people with autism can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives. The course suits anyone who needs flexibility around work, family, or other commitments. It leads to the TQUK Certificate in Understanding Autism, a level 2 autism qualification recognised in health and social care settings.
Who this course is for
This Understanding Autism course will give you an understanding of autism and the principles of supporting individuals with autism. You will look at the person-centred approach and the influence that positive communication methods can have and will gain an understanding of how individuals with autism can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for full details
What you will learn
You'll understand what autism is and how it affects individuals differently.
You'll learn the principles of supporting people with autism in a person-centred way.
You'll explore how positive communication methods can improve outcomes for autistic individuals.
You'll develop knowledge of how to support autistic people to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
You'll understand the importance of individual needs, preferences, and strengths in autism support.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from your assessor. No exams or classroom attendance are required.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. BCoT will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker. Assist autistic adults or children in care or community settings.
Learning support assistant. Help autistic pupils in schools or colleges.
Care assistant. Provide day-to-day support in residential or domiciliary care.
Community support worker. Support autistic individuals to live independently.
Autism outreach worker. Work with families and services in the community.
Teaching assistant. Support autistic learners in mainstream or specialist education.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Understanding Autism. Builds on this qualification with greater depth on autism support strategies.
Level 2 Diploma in Care. A broader health and social care qualification that opens more support worker roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care. The next step for those moving into senior or supervisory support roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to move into training or teaching roles in autism services.
