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Free Level 2 Autism Course Online – East Sussex College Eastbourne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start31 Oct 2026
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 life.

The course covers six units. You'll explore what autism is, how it affects communication and social interaction, and how sensory processing shapes daily experience. You'll also study person-centred support, positive behaviour, and helping people with autism live healthy, fulfilled lives. The course typically takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism.

Who this course is for

Autism is a spectrum condition that affects how a person communicates with others and how they interpret the world around them. There are around 700,000 people in the UK with autism - more than 1 in every 100. Having a clear understanding of the misconceptions, diagnoses and support surrounding autism are just some of the essential skills needed when working in mental health.

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

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

How you will learn

You'll study through an online eLearning platform. Each unit includes written assignments that test your understanding and your ability to apply knowledge to real situations. You submit all work online. Qualified tutors mark your assignments and give you written feedback. The provider recommends studying four to six hours per week to keep steady progress.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a device with internet access to study online. East Sussex College Eastbourne will confirm what else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Autism Support Worker, supports individuals with autism in care or community settings.
  • SEN Support Worker, assists people with special educational needs in schools or care.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, works alongside teachers to support pupils with autism.
  • Learning Support Assistant, helps learners with additional needs in education settings.
  • Care Assistant, provides day-to-day support to people with a range of needs.
  • Support Worker, works with adults or young people in social care or community roles.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care, a natural next step if you want to move into adult care roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England, opens senior support roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma for the Children's Workforce, suited to those working with children and young people.
  • Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England), for those moving into residential settings.
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