Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism-Online Course-Community Learning-18:00-21:00

About this course

This qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop an understanding of autism and how to support individuals with autism.

This qualification aims to:

• Develop learners’ understanding of autism and the principles of supporting individuals with autism - covering the person-centered approach and influence of positive communication methods, how to support positive behavior and how individuals with autism can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives.
• The objective of this qualification is to help learners to: progress within employment in a variety of sectors, and in a number of job roles where an understanding of autism and knowledge of how to support people with autism is required.

To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism, learners are required to successfully complete 6 mandatory units.

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• Level 3 Diploma for the Children's Workforce (Early Years Educator)
• Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)
• Level 3 Award in Supporting Children and Young People with Autism
• Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services
• Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support.

It may also be useful to learners studying qualifications in the following sectors:

• Healthcare
• Social care
• Leisure
• Education
• Early years
• Voluntary

Learners will require access to an electronic device such as a laptop, tablet or smart phone and internet access to enable them to join classes on zoom. 

Booking your place and fee information

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

• Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield 
• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
• Greater London
• Greater Manchester
• Liverpool City Region
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland
• Tees Valley
• West of England
• West Midlands
• West Yorkshire

1) FREE - if you earn less than £17,374.50 annual gross salary or are on a means-tested benefit.

2) PAYMENT HELP AVAILABLE - if you earn more than £17,374.50 (annual gross salary) but are on a low-income, we might be able to help pay part or all of your course fees. Email: learning@inspireculture.org.uk for an application form or if you have any questions.

3) CO-FUNDED - if you are on a higher-income, the government will pay approximately half of your course fees. 

Any questions?

Check the FAQs page, or get in touch:

• By phone: 01623 677 200
• By email: learning@inspireculture.org.uk

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