Skills for the Workplace
Level 3 - Understanding Autism
- Academic Year: 24/25
- Adult
- Remote Learning
How to apply
The Course
This qualification is designed for students who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of autism. The objectives are to help you understand how to adopt a positive approach to supporting people with autism, the current legislative frameworks, the therapeutic interventions available, and the support workers role in relation to safeguarding vulnerable people.
Note:tThis qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.
This course should take approximately three to five months to complete. There are six mandatory units in this qualification:
- Autism in Context
- Positive Behavioural Support for Individuals with Autism
- Understand Support and Management of Transitions for Individuals with Autism
- Therapeutic Interventions and Support Available for Individuals with Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions
- Communication and Social Interaction with Individuals with Autism
- Safeguarding and Resilience in Autism
This is a remote learning course which will be assessed via a portfolio of evidence.
Flexible start dates and study options apply to this course.
There are no entry requirements for this course; however, a good level of English and a reasonable level of IT skills are required. There will be an initial assessment as part of the application process.
This is a knowledge-only qualification; therefore, no real work environment placement is required.
Why not look into our FREE* adult maths, English, and IT courses while you study with us?
*Subject to eligibility
This qualification could lead you to progress onto other higher-level courses, or into relevant employment in the health and social care sector.
This course also holds UCAS points and would support a university application.
Achievement of this qualification could lead on to courses such as:
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
There are lots of other courses available to you at Cheshire College – browse our website for other short and remote learning courses.
Adults can enrol for FREE
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
