Free Level 2 Autism Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Tooting Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, giving you time to study alongside other commitments. You'll build a solid understanding of autism, including how it affects communication, behaviour, and daily life. This knowledge is directly relevant to roles supporting autistic people in care, education, and community settings. A free autism course for adults looking to work in support roles, it covers the awareness and understanding that employers in health and social care look for.
Who this course is for
Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll explore what autism is and how it is defined and diagnosed.
You'll understand how autism affects communication and social interaction.
You'll learn about sensory processing differences and how they can affect daily life.
You'll examine how behaviour is understood in the context of autism.
You'll discover approaches that support the wellbeing and independence of autistic people.
You'll consider the importance of person-centred support and individual needs.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at the Tooting Centre. Learning is assessed through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete over the course of the year. There is no formal exam. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and give feedback on your work as you progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Tooting Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support Worker: assist autistic people in care or community settings
Learning Support Assistant: help autistic pupils in schools or colleges
Care Assistant: provide personal and social support in residential care
Community Support Worker: support autistic adults to live independently
Teaching Assistant: work alongside teachers supporting additional needs
Day Centre Support Worker: run activities and provide daily support
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism (NCFE or similar): deepens your knowledge and strengthens your position for senior support roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification that opens routes into care management and supervisory positions.
Level 2 or 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities: complements autism knowledge with wider learning disability awareness.
