Free Level 2 Autism Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. This free autism course takes around 10 weeks to complete. You'll explore how autism affects communication, relationships, and how a person experiences the world. The course also covers conditions that can occur alongside autism and the challenges these can bring. It builds practical knowledge to help you support people in care, education, or community settings. This free autism course for adults is open to learners aged 19 or over who meet the eligibility criteria.
Who this course is for
Our Understanding Autism free online course is a short and fun way to help others at work as well as at home. This course will help you learn about conditions that can occur with autism and what difficulties they can cause to an individual. Autism can affect how an individual communicates with, and relates to, other people. It further alters how a person makes sense of the world around them. Our course can enhance the knowledge and skills you that have to support those around you.
Entry requirements
Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2024. Lived in the EU for 3 years. Available fully funded. Do not hold the same qualification.
What you will learn
You'll understand what autism is and how it affects individuals differently.
You'll explore how autism influences communication and social interaction.
You'll learn about conditions that commonly occur alongside autism.
You'll identify the challenges these conditions can cause for individuals.
You'll develop knowledge of how to support autistic people in everyday settings.
You'll recognise how autism affects the way a person makes sense of the world around them.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials in your own time. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks that you complete and submit online. There are no exams to sit in person. CT Skills will guide you through what you need to submit and when.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CT Skills will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support Worker, helping autistic individuals in care or community settings
Learning Support Assistant, supporting autistic pupils in schools
Care Assistant, working in residential or supported living services
Teaching Assistant, assisting in specialist or mainstream education
Community Support Worker, helping people live independently
Healthcare Support Worker, assisting in NHS or community health teams
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Understanding Autism, for a deeper understanding of autism and more specialist support roles.
Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which covers a broader range of care skills and is recognised for roles in residential and community care.
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting People with Learning Disabilities, useful if you work or want to work with people who have a range of support needs.
