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Free Level 2 Autism Course Online – Shipley College Exhibition Building

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
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 over 12 weeks. This free autism course for adults covers person-centred approaches, positive communication, supporting positive behaviour, and helping people with autism live healthy and fulfilling lives. It fits around your existing commitments, with no need to travel to a centre.

Who this course is for

Would you like to learn more about autism and how to support individuals with it? The Understanding Autism Level 2 course at Shipley College can help. , , This course covers the person-centred approach, positive communication methods, supporting positive behaviour, and how individuals with autism can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives.

This certificate is perfect for individuals looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in supporting people with autism, as well as those seeking employment opportunities in sectors and job roles that require an understanding of this area. , , Our distance learning courses are available regularly and count towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD), enhancing the practice of individuals working in a range of industries. Note that enrolment is open to individuals aged 18 and over, and typically takes 6-18 weeks to complete.

Upon completion, this certificate can lead to employment opportunities in various sectors and job roles that require an understanding of supporting individuals with autism. , , Don't wait to enhance your skills and knowledge in this important area - enrol today!

Entry requirements

Full fee reduction may apply to you if in receipt of benefits and actively seeking employment or in work, earnings less the ?25,750 annually (?25,750 annually if not from an eligible regional postcode)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore what autism is and how it affects individuals differently.
  • You'll learn person-centred approaches to supporting people with autism.
  • You'll develop positive communication methods suited to autistic individuals.
  • You'll understand how to support positive behaviour.
  • You'll discover how to help individuals with autism lead healthy and fulfilled lives.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks that you complete and submit online. You do not need to attend a physical centre at any point.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Shipley College Exhibition Building 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.
  • Care Assistant. Provide day-to-day support in residential or home care.
  • Learning Support Assistant. Help autistic pupils in schools or colleges.
  • Community Support Worker. Support autistic adults to live independently.
  • Healthcare Support Worker. Work alongside clinical teams in health settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care. The next step for support workers aiming for senior or supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to train or mentor others in autism awareness.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism. Builds directly on this qualification with greater depth across autism practice and support strategies.
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