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Free Level 3 Autism Course Online – Academy Transformation Trust Further Education

CostFREE
Duration189 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Autism Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. This free autism course for adults covers how autism affects communication, social interaction, relationships, and self-regulation, drawing on guidance from The National Autistic Society. It also explores the importance of respecting individual preferences around terminology. The course runs to around 189 hours in total. Eligibility for free study depends on your age, employment status, and existing qualifications.

Who this course is for

Autism is described by The National Autistic Society as a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person's social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. Individual preference regarding terminology used for an individual on the autism spectrum may vary and must be valued and respected.

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

Entry requirements

To be eligible for a free level 3 qualification, you must be aged 19+ at the start of the academic year and do not have a level 3 qualification OR you already have a level 3 qualification or higher, but are unemployed OR you already have a level 3 qualification or higher, but earn below the national living wage.

If you aren't eligible for the FCFJ option, still apply as we can help support you accessing the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how autism affects communication and social interaction.
  • You'll learn how autism can influence relationships and self-regulation.
  • You'll understand the importance of person-centred approaches and individual terminology preferences.
  • You'll study the developmental nature of autism and how it presents across the lifespan.
  • You'll examine strategies to support autistic individuals in everyday settings.
  • You'll develop knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and best practice in autism support.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete and submit online. There are no exams. You'll be assessed against the NCFE qualification standards throughout the course.

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. Directly supports autistic adults or children day to day.
  • Learning support assistant. Helps autistic pupils in schools or colleges.
  • Care assistant. Provides personal and social care to autistic individuals.
  • Residential support worker. Works in supported living settings with autistic residents.
  • Community support worker. Assists autistic people to live independently.
  • Teaching assistant. Supports autistic learners in mainstream or specialist classrooms.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Broadens your skills across the wider care sector and is recognised for roles requiring a full Level 3 qualification.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Autism. Takes your understanding deeper, covering research, policy, and specialist practice.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care. Suitable if you want to move into a supervisory or management role in a care setting.
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