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Free Level 2 Autism Course Online – Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start1 Aug 2027
Study modeFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Autism Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work, family, or other commitments. This free autism course takes around one year to complete. You'll study six units covering how autism affects communication, sensory processing, behaviour, and daily life. The course also looks at person-centred approaches and how to support individuals with autism across health, social care, and children's settings. You don't need to be in employment to enrol. Assessment is based on learning materials and activities, with no end exam.

Who this course is for

Not everyone can attend regular classes. Flexible Learning means you can study at times and locations to suit you. More and more people are choosing to study on a Flexible Learning course to improve their general employability skills. The courses can be offered in a venue within the community and built around your training requirements. All our tutors are specialists in their vocational area and offer exceptionally high-quality one-to-one support. Whatever your background or experience, we believe there will be a programme of interest to you.

Funding eligibility criteria:

  • Candidate must be aged 19 or over on 31 August of current year
  • Residency � Ordinarily/legally resident in the UK on first day of learning
  • Home postcode must fall within the North East Combined Authority

Entry requirements

Learners must have a genuine interest in their chosen subject. This qualification aims to develop the learners understanding of autism and how they can support individuals with autism in a range of different contexts, whether they work in health, social care or children's or young people's settings. Learners do not have to be in employment to enrol on this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore what autism is and how it affects individuals differently.
  • You'll learn how to use a person-centred approach when supporting someone with autism.
  • You'll understand how autism affects communication and social interaction.
  • You'll study sensory processing, perception, and cognition in individuals with autism.
  • You'll learn strategies for supporting positive behaviour in autistic individuals.
  • You'll explore how to help individuals with autism live healthy and fulfilled lives.

How you will learn

You study through three modules, each containing two units. Learning is self-paced and based on written materials and activities provided online. Assessment is built into the learning materials. There is no end test or multiple-choice exam. Specialist tutors offer one-to-one support throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker. Assist autistic individuals in care or community settings.
  • Learning support assistant. Help autistic pupils in schools or colleges.
  • Care assistant. Support autistic adults in residential or day-care settings.
  • Early years practitioner. Work with autistic children in nursery or pre-school settings.
  • Community support worker. Help autistic individuals live independently.
  • Healthcare support worker. Assist autistic patients in NHS or private health settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award or Certificate in Understanding Autism. Deepen your knowledge and take on more responsibility in a support role.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Broadens your skills across the care sector and is often required for senior support roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities. Builds on this qualification if you work with people who have a range of learning needs.
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