Free Level 2 Autism Course in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Autism Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day. This free autism course runs over one year and covers how autism affects behaviour, communication, and daily life. You'll develop the understanding that support workers and care roles need when working alongside autistic people. The course suits anyone looking to build a solid foundation in autism awareness before moving into a support or care setting.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore what autism is and how it is defined and diagnosed.
  • You'll learn how autism affects communication and social interaction.
  • You'll understand how sensory differences can influence behaviour and daily life.
  • You'll study approaches that support the wellbeing of autistic individuals.
  • You'll examine how to promote independence and inclusion in care and support settings.
  • You'll consider the importance of person-centred approaches when working with autistic people.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Furness College Channelside Campus, with tutor-led sessions throughout the year. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete as you work through the course. There are no exams. Your tutor will give feedback on your work to help you progress through each unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker, helping autistic adults or children in care settings
  • Learning support assistant, working in schools or colleges
  • Residential care worker, supporting autistic people in supported living
  • Community support worker, assisting autistic individuals in daily life
  • Teaching assistant, providing classroom support for autistic pupils
  • Day centre support worker, running activities for autistic adults

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for support workers moving into senior roles
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, if you want to move into teaching or training others
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism, for a deeper specialism in autism support
  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which broadens your skills across the wider care sector

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