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Free Level 2 Autism Course Online – Academy Transformation Trust Further Education

CostFREE
Duration152 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
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 existing commitments. This free autism course covers how autism affects communication, behaviour, and how people experience the world. You'll explore common misconceptions, the diagnostic process, and the support strategies used in practice. The course takes around 152 hours to complete. You must be 19 or over at the start of the academic year and have been resident in the EU for three or more years to enrol.

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. 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.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what autism is and how it presents across the spectrum.
  • You'll explore how autism affects communication and social interaction.
  • You'll identify common misconceptions about autism and why they matter.
  • You'll learn about the diagnostic process and how autism is identified.
  • You'll study the types of support available to autistic people.
  • You'll develop knowledge of strategies used in mental health and care settings.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge checks completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from your assessor. There are no timed exams. You can log in and study whenever suits you, making it straightforward to fit the course around work or other responsibilities.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Academy Transformation Trust Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker. Assist autistic adults or children in care or community settings.
  • Learning support assistant. Help autistic pupils in schools or colleges.
  • Mental health support worker. Work alongside people with complex needs.
  • Residential care worker. Support autistic people in supported living homes.
  • Community outreach worker. Deliver support in people's homes and local areas.
  • Early years practitioner. Support young autistic children in nursery settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism. Builds on this qualification with greater depth on support planning and practice.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Broadens your skills across the care sector and supports roles working with a range of people.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to move into training or awareness roles around autism.
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