Free Level 3 Autism Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. This free autism course covers a range of therapeutic interventions and support strategies for autistic individuals and their families. You'll explore conditions that commonly co-occur with autism, available treatment options, and safeguarding responsibilities. The course also looks at how to help autistic people lead fulfilling lives. It takes around 152 hours to complete. Earn a TQUK Level 3 autism qualification when you finish.
Who this course is for
Autism presents in many ways, and the support needs of each individual are unique. This level 3 course will teach you about a range of therapeutic interventions and support available to those with autism and their families. In addition, you will learn about conditions that commonly co-occur with autism and the treatment options available. You will cover the roles and responsibilities relating to safeguarding, and the ways you can assist autistic individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
What you will learn
You'll explore a range of therapeutic interventions and support approaches available to autistic individuals and their families.
You'll learn about conditions that commonly co-occur with autism and the treatment options available.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities relating to safeguarding in the context of autism support.
You'll develop knowledge of how to assist autistic individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
You'll examine how autism presents differently across individuals and what that means for support needs.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor will assess it against the qualification requirements. No exams or in-person attendance are required.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Be Central Bedfordshire will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support Worker. Provide day-to-day support to autistic adults or children.
Autism Support Worker. Specialist role working directly with autistic individuals.
Learning Support Assistant. Assist autistic pupils in school or college settings.
Care Assistant. Support autistic individuals in residential or community care.
Family Support Worker. Help families of autistic individuals access services and guidance.
Community Support Worker. Support autistic people to engage with their local community.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care. Builds on this Certificate with broader care practice skills, and is recognised for senior support roles.
Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner. Relevant if you work or want to work with young autistic children in early years settings.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care. A route into team leader or manager roles in autism and care services.
