Level 2 Course in Understanding Autism

  • DN Colleges Group
  • Author:DN College Group
  • Published:January 2022
  • Country: United Kingdom

Free Level 2 NCFE CACHE Certificate in Understanding Autism

There are around 700,000 autistic people in the UK – more than 1 in every 100. If you work with autistic people, or if someone you know is autistic, this course is a great way to increase your knowledge about the condition.

Understanding Autism

You will learn about autism and how it can affect the ways people communicate, interact and process information. You’ll learn how to support autistic people to live healthy, fulfilled lives.

This course will allow you to be free to study when, where and how you choose, and the speed that is right for you.

Course Level Guidance for Understanding Autism.

Level 2 courses are equivalent to GCSE (grades 9-4 or A*-C)
Level 3 courses are equivalent to A Levels

What you’ll learn on Understanding Autism

  • Learn how autistic people process sensory information.
  • Understand the characteristics that may be present in autistic individuals.
  • Understand the conditions that commonly occur with autism.
  • Learn the common misconceptions surrounding autism.
  • Learn how speech, language and communication may differ in autistic people.
  • Recognise how legislation and guidance underpin support.

What will it cost?

How much is the Level 2 in Understanding Autism course.

This is a FREE* course funded by AEB/ESF.

When will it start?

When will the Level 2 in Understanding Autism course.

This course runs year-round and you can start at any time.

Course Length?

How long is the guided learning hours for the Level 2 in Understanding Autism course.

The course is 152 hours over a 6 week period.

Assessed and awarded by

As a Foster Carer, you will gain an NCFE CACHE assessed and awarded a level 2 certificate in Understanding Autism, which will count towards your CPD and training requirements. This level 2 certificate in Understanding Autism course is funded by AEB/ESF Funding.

100% ONLINE – Learn from wherever you are

At DN Colleges Group, lifelong learning is a concept that we’re passionate about and for this reason, we make it accessible and flexible for you to study.

Online learning puts you in control of your learning – especially suitable for all of us in the fostering industry where we often only have short periods available around the children’s schedules.

With DN Colleges Group courses, you are free to study when, where and how you choose, and in the style and the speed that is right for you. Early morning, in a work break, late at night – it is entirely up to you so you can fit your education around Fostering and/or family commitments.

So what’s stopping you? Get in touch today and find out how we can help provide you with a timely career boost.

How you’ll learn

You have the flexibility to complete the course in your own time online in the comfort of your own home. You’ll also have an assigned, qualified tutor who will support and guide you throughout your course.

You will work through your online learning materials to complete an assessment. The assessment consists of questions that you must answer and submit to your tutor for marking.

Your tutor will mark your assessment, giving you feedback on each answer once you have completed all the units that make up your qualification you will be issued with your certificate.

Why Choose DN Colleges Group

  • Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection.
  • Flexible – take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you study
  • Professional delivered courses – industry-leading course tutors.
  • Quality – study the same course used by corporations for internal training
  • Save money – no additional travel costs and this course is FREE!*

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Help & Support

Please contact DN Colleges directly with any queries or support requests on the contact information below.
General Course Enquiries Call: 0800 358 75 75

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