Course description
This qualification is designed for learners who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of autism. Successful completion of this qualification will allow learners to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of autism, which would support progression onto appropriate qualifications and into employment within the health and social care sector.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
- Learners must be aged 19 years or over on 1st April 2021.
- Must have lived in the UK or EU for the last three years.
- Must currently reside in England, in a post code outside of the Mayor of London, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City, Cambridge & Peterborough, Tees Valley, West Midlands and the North of Tyne Combined Authority NTCA.
- In order to be eligible to complete this course for free, Learners must not already hold a full Level 3 qualification (e.g. four AS Levels or two A Levels etc). If Wiltshire College and University Centre are not able to obtain government funding, then Learners will be expected to pay a course fee of £811 or Learners can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.
- Learners must not be completing any other funded courses such as an Apprenticeship or any other NCFE course.
- Learners can only complete one Level 3 qualification for free.
- Learners who already hold a full Level 3 qualification and wish to complete this course can do so for a fee of £811 or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.
Training Course Content
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to understand:
- how to adopt a positive approach to supporting individuals with autism
- the current legislative framework relating to individuals with autism and how different theories have developed over time
- how to support and manage transitions for individuals with autism
- the range of therapeutic interventions and support available for individuals with autism and co-occurring conditions
- how to support communication and social interaction for individuals with autism
- how to develop an understanding of how individuals with autism may be vulnerable and the support worker’s role and responsibilities relating to safeguarding according to legislative requirements.
It is made up of six mandatory units as follows:
- 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
Why choose Wiltshire College & University Centre
96% of students go onto further study, training or employment
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Continuing Studies
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 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services
- Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England)
- Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
- Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
- Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training.
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