Free Level 3 Understanding Autism Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. The course covers autism spectrum disorder in depth: its history, how it presents in different individuals, positive behavioural support, managing transitions, therapeutic interventions, co-occurring conditions, and safeguarding responsibilities. No previous qualifications are needed to enrol. The course typically takes 18 weeks to complete. A strong choice if you're working in health, social care, or education and want a recognised understanding autism qualification.
Who this course is for
More than 1 in every 100 people in the UK have an autism diagnosis. This course is ideal for those who work with autistic people, or who want to expand their knowledge for their own personal development. The Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism explores methods for positive support for autistic individuals, as well as therapeutic interventions and safeguarding. Studying these key areas is ideal for people working in health and social care, or working with children, helping expand your knowledge and allowing opportunity for progression into a more specialised role.
Entry requirements
There are no previous qualifications required to complete this qualification. This is an entry level qualification aimed to build your skills and knowledge.
What you will learn
You'll explore the history and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and how it presents across individuals.
You'll learn approaches to positive behavioural support for autistic people.
You'll understand how to support autistic individuals through transitions.
You'll study therapeutic interventions and support options 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 safeguarding roles and responsibilities in an autism context.
You'll explore how to support autistic individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
How you will learn
You study through an online learning platform, working through written assessments at your own pace. A subject specialist tutor supports you throughout. All deadlines are shown in the platform once you enrol. There are no exams. Assessment is coursework-based, completed online.
What you will need to bring
Learning Curve will confirm anything you need before you start. Most materials are provided through the online platform.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support Worker: supporting autistic adults or children in care or community settings.
Learning Support Assistant: helping autistic pupils in schools or colleges.
Autism Support Worker: specialist role working directly with autistic individuals.
Care Assistant: providing personal and daily living support in residential or home care.
Family Support Worker: working with families of autistic children or adults.
Community Support Worker: enabling autistic people to live independently.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the main qualification for senior support roles in adult social care.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into training or teaching others about autism.
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Services for Autism: a step toward specialist or management roles in autism services.
