Free Level 2 Autism Course. Study online, at your own pace, in your own time. This free autism course takes around 12 weeks to complete. It covers how autism affects communication, relationships, and how people experience the world. All study materials are provided through an online platform, so there's nothing to buy. The course is open to anyone aged 19 or over who supports, or wants to support, people with autism. There are no other entry requirements.
Who this course is for
Autism is a lifelong disability which affects how an individual communicates with and relates to other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them. This nationally recognised qualification is aimed at those who support or work with, or would like to support or work with individuals with autism.
Entry requirements
Learners should be aged 19 and over, but otherwise there are no entry requirements.??
What you will learn
You'll understand what autism is and how it affects individuals across their lifetime.
You'll explore how autism affects communication and social interaction.
You'll learn how sensory differences can shape a person's experience of the world.
You'll develop knowledge of how to support autistic individuals effectively.
You'll understand the range of conditions within the autism spectrum.
You'll recognise the importance of person-centred approaches when working with autistic people.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through materials at your own pace via an online platform. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. All resources are provided digitally. You submit your work online and receive feedback from your assessor remotely.
What you will need to bring
All study materials and resources are provided through the online platform. Hereward College Coventry 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: support autistic pupils in schools or colleges.
Residential Support Worker: provide day-to-day support in residential care.
Community Support Worker: help autistic adults live independently.
Teaching Assistant: support learners with additional needs in the classroom.
Day Centre Support Worker: work with autistic adults in day service settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism: deepen your knowledge and strengthen your position in support roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification for those moving into senior support or supervisory roles.
Level 2 or Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities: complements autism knowledge with wider learning disability awareness.
