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Level 2 Autism Course in Derby

Cost£1,276.00
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Autism Course in Derby. Classes run at Derby College Hudson Building, part-time during the day over 12 weeks. You'll develop a solid understanding of autism and how to support autistic individuals in everyday settings. The course covers topics relevant to healthcare, social care, education, early years, and voluntary work. Applicants need to be aged 19 or over. There are no prior qualifications required.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop an understanding of autism and how to support autistic individuals.It is useful for learners who provide direct support and those working in sectors such as:• healthcare• social care• leisure• education• early years• nursing• voluntary organisations

Entry requirements

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, applicants need to be aged 19 or over.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore what autism is and how it affects individuals differently.
  • You'll understand the range of characteristics associated with autism spectrum conditions.
  • You'll learn how communication and social interaction can be experienced by autistic people.
  • You'll identify strategies to support autistic individuals in daily life and structured settings.
  • You'll examine the importance of person-centred approaches when working with autistic people.
  • You'll consider the role of families, carers, and professionals in supporting autistic individuals.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Derby College Hudson Building. Learning is assessed through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete during the course. There are no exams. Your tutor will guide you through the material across the 12 weeks, giving you time to absorb and apply what you learn.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Derby College Hudson 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.
  • Teaching assistant: support autistic pupils in schools and classrooms.
  • Early years practitioner: work with young autistic children in nursery or pre-school settings.
  • Healthcare assistant: provide care for autistic patients in NHS or private settings.
  • Community support worker: help autistic adults live independently.
  • Residential care worker: support autistic individuals in residential settings.
  • Volunteer coordinator: organise and support volunteers working with autistic people.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Understanding Autism: a deeper study of autism for those moving into more senior support roles.
  • Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your qualification base for support worker and care roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities: complements autism knowledge with wider learning disability support skills.
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