Qualification Title
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Awarding Body
NCFE CACHE

What does the qualification cover?
The course will increase your understanding of autism and neurodiversity and provide you with techniques and strategies to best support autistic individuals.

Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for anyone who is supporting, or wishing to support, autistic individuals, who would like to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of autism. You don't need to be working in a relevant job role or have any prior knowledge or experience.

How is it completed?
This is a short professional qualification, which is completed entirely online. There is no face-to-face contact with your assessor. Instead, you will work through a series of online learning activities and use the information learnt to complete a series of short assignments, which your assessor will assess and feedback.

How long does it take to complete the qualification?
4 months.

What are the entry requirements?
You must be at least 19 years old.

Location
Independent learning completed online, with remote support from an assessor.

When can I start?
Anytime.

What can I progress onto after completing?
You can access any other of our short CPD qualifications, or move on to one of our vocational qualifications, subject to being in the right job role

Cost
Free subject to meeting funding criteria conditions.

How to apply
For more information or to enrol, please click on the Enquiry button at the top right of this page.