Develop your knowledge of Autism with our fully funded Level 3 Understanding Autism course

Family Learning

Passionate about improving the outcomes for autistic children? Looking to gain an autism qualification that is recognised across the sector? Then this course is perfect for you.

Whether you’re a parent navigating the journey of raising a child on the autistic spectrum, you’re looking to take the first step towards a fulfilling career working with autistic children and young people, or you’re an employer looking to upskill your workforce, our innovative course has been designed to engage learners in a way that is inspirational, challenging, and reflective of current practice and lines of thinking.

We understand that parenting, caring for and working with children and young people with autism can be both challenging and rewarding. Our autism course can help you effectively navigate the journey of supporting an autistic child. We’ll teach you so much more than just the basics. We will help you to make sure you have the essential knowledge around autism to ensure you are fully equipped to support children with autism.

As well as working towards your NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism, this course will also cover:

  • Evidence-based techniques that have a positive impact on the long term social and emotional wellbeing of children.
  • Knowledge to enrich the wellbeing of children and young people with autism.
  • Skills to deliver ‘outstanding’ education and care for children with a range of developmental needs and differences through a suite of autism units.

Our programmes don’t just cover compliance but provide genuine examples and tips that showcase practice in action through case studies and activities to empower professionals.

Unit Overview:

  • Unit 1 – Autism in context
  • Unit 2 – Positive behavioural support for individuals with autism
  • Unit 3 – Understand support and management of transitions for individuals with autism
  • Unit 4 – Therapeutic interventions and support available for individuals with autism and co-occurring conditions
  • Unit 5 – Communication and social interaction with individuals with autism
  • Unit 6 – Safeguarding and resilience in autism

Following completion of this course you will receive your NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism.

The end outcome of this course is to develop your knowledge around autism and supporting autistic children, and to gain your Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism.

Our autism course can help you effectively navigate the journey of supporting a child with autism. We’ll teach you so much more than just the basics. We will help you to make sure you have the essential knowledge around autism to ensure you are fully equipped to support autistic children.

 

Are you eligible?

  • Aged 19+
  • Have a Valid ID
  • Must live in Liverpool City Region – Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Halton or Wirral
  • Must not have any previous L3 qualifications
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Community Shop

More than just training...

We are proud to work alongside the Community Shop to deliver some courses in partnership with them. But our partnership also means that every person who studies a course with us, also gets membership to the Community Shop, giving you access to:.

Up to 70% off the RRP of groceries by shopping in a Community Shop

Fresh fruit and veg from 20p

Access to essential Community Hub training and development opportunities

Tasty and affordable meals, as well as family cooking courses via their Community Kitchen

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