Free Level 3 Autism Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. You'll need a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism, or a similar qualification, to enrol. The course covers autism in context, positive behavioural support, managing transitions, and therapeutic interventions for individuals with co-occurring conditions. You'll also study communication strategies, safeguarding, and promoting resilience. This free autism course typically takes six months to complete. You'll submit your work through an online platform and receive feedback from an assessor as you progress.
Who this course is for
The CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism is a comprehensive course designed to deepen your understanding of autism and the diverse needs of individuals on the spectrum. Autism affects over 700,000 people in the UK, and awareness of its prevalence is essential to providing appropriate support. This course covers key areas such as autism in context, positive behavioural support, managing transitions, and therapeutic interventions for individuals with autism and co-occurring conditions.
Whether you work in education, care, or simply want to better support individuals with autism, this qualification will equip you with valuable knowledge on communication, safeguarding, and promoting resilience.
Five Star Learner Feedback:
[5StarSymbol] "I enjoyed all of it! I have loved learning and expanding my knowledge. This has helped me to understand, support and empathise with the students I work with at school with much more detail and understanding. My tutor has been fabulous! Prompt in sending back my assessments (trust me that’s sooo important, I have done level 2s before elsewhere that have taken an age to receive back - we want to know ;-) asap) and her feedback and encouragement has been so gratefully received. At 50 and fairly new in to a new career, she has helped prove to me that I am doing alright!" - Sarah
If you require any further information, please call James Sewell on direct line 01202 205800 or email on [email protected]
Entry requirements
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (or similar).
Please ensure you have a suitable device to study the course upon, we recommend a desktop or laptop to allow learners to view their learning account and type answers with ease.
What you will learn
You'll explore autism in its wider social and developmental context.
You'll learn positive behavioural support strategies for individuals with autism.
You'll study how to support people through transitions effectively.
You'll understand therapeutic interventions for autism and co-occurring conditions.
You'll develop knowledge of communication approaches tailored to autistic individuals.
You'll learn safeguarding principles relevant to supporting people with autism.
You'll study ways to promote resilience in individuals on the autism spectrum.
How you will learn
You study through an online learning platform called eAssessor. The course is divided into topics and sections. You work through each section at your own pace and submit your written answers to an assessor for feedback. You receive a hard copy learning pack containing the theory and knowledge content for the course. Assessment is written and submitted online.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a desktop computer or laptop to access your online learning account and type your answers. Bournemouth & Poole College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support Worker: provide day-to-day support to autistic individuals in care or community settings.
Autism Support Worker: specialist role supporting people on the autism spectrum.
Teaching Assistant: assist autistic pupils in schools and specialist education settings.
Learning Support Assistant: support learners with autism in colleges or training settings.
Residential Support Worker: support autistic adults in residential care homes.
Community Support Worker: help autistic individuals live independently in the community.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Autism: deepen your specialist knowledge and move into senior or advisory roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification that opens roles across adult and children's care services.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a teaching or training role supporting others to understand autism.
