Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

There are no specific entry requirements, however, learners should have a minimum of a Level 1 in English and Maths, or the equivalent.

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 or above.

You will be added to our Equal platform, where you will be able to access all the learning resources and assessments. You'll also be allocated your own personal tutor, who you can contact throughout your studies.

You will be required to work through a series of tasks and activities designed to reinforce the learning process and demonstrate your knowledge. Your personal tutor will then assess your work and provide you with constructive feedback for each unit.

It is essential that all learners are assessed in English, unless the qualification specification specifically states that another language may be accepted. This also applies to all learner evidence presented for external quality assurance purposes.

This qualification is assessed by internally set and marked assessments, subject to external quality assurance. All learning outcomes that assess knowledge and understanding (usually beginning with ‘understand’ or ‘know how to’) may be assessed through internally set and marked written assignments, tasks, records of oral or written questions, workbooks, or other portfolio evidence.

Materials for internal assessment must be submitted for approval before use and must be mapped to the relevant unit, learning outcome and assessment criteria.

All learning outcomes and assessment criteria must be met to achieve a pass - there is no grading.

Each unit within the qualification may have its own assessment requirements, assessment guidance and range:

- Assessment requirements are conditions of assessment that must be met by learners when undertaking their assessments to achieve the unit or meet a particular assessment criterion
- Assessment guidance are areas that could be covered by learners in their assessments to achieve the unit or particular assessment criteria but are not mandatory
- Useful websites are resources that could be used by centres for the delivery of the qualification and by learners to support them with the completion of the unit

You should be able to work at a Level 1 or above in Functional Skills.

This is a 12-week course that requires your own time management for study. You will be given submission dates to keep you focused on the 12-week timeframe.

- Guided learning hours total approximately 155 hours
- Directed study requirements total approximately 10-15 hours

This is a virtual learning course, study time is flexible so you can fit your learning around your lifestyle.

This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to develop their understanding of autism and the principles of supporting individuals to live healthy and fulfilled lives. The course will benefit anyone working, or looking to work, with individuals who have an autistic spectrum condition.

This course is split into four units:

- Common Traits and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Conditions
- Sources of Information, Support, Legislation and Guidance Relevant to Autism Spectrum Conditions
- Living with Autism Spectrum Conditions
- Best Practice Relating to Autism Spectrum Conditions

The benefits for completing this course are:

- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Improve your adult social care skills to help you create a long-standing career pathway in your chosen industry
- Courses are delivered as distance learning, allowing you to choose when and where to study
- Personal tutors are assigned to ensure you have the support needed to succeed