Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism - Online Course - Community Learning - 17:30-21:00

Important update: Bookings will close 7 days before the course starts.

Date	19 January - 23 June 2021
Sessions	Tuesdays: 5:30pm - 9pm Wednesdays: 5:30pm - 9pm
No. sessions	38
Venue	Online Courses, Nottingham View venue details View on Google Maps
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 15
Cost	FREE - £152

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 a resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in the UK 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:

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Greater London, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West Midlands and West of England.

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-centred approach and influence of positive communication methods, how to support positive behaviour 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.

Please note: Learners are required to attend Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week for the duration of the course.

Our course fees:

1) FREE - if you earn less than £17,004.00 annual gross salary or are on a means-tested benefit.

2) PAYMENT HELP AVAILABLE - if you earn more than £17,004.00 (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.