Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

This qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop an understanding of autism and how to support individuals with autism.
It’s useful for learners who provide direct support and those working in sectors such as:
• healthcare
• social care
• leisure
• entertainment
• education and training
• nursing

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and above.
Our level 2 certificates are delivered via our e-learning platform and broken down into units. Access to this site will be given once inducted onto the course. Learners are assigned a member of our assessment team to guide and support them through the qualification albeit remotely.
Our assessors will mark the learner’s work on an ongoing basis and give regular feedback. Generally, these courses take 12 weeks to complete.

To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism, learners are required to successfully complete 6 mandatory units:
• Unit 01 Introduction to autism
• Unit 02 Using a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism
• Unit 03 Communication and social interaction in individuals with autism
• Unit 04 Sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism
• Unit 05 Supporting positive behaviour in individuals with autism
• Unit 06 Supporting individuals with autism to live healthy and fulfilled lives

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 Certificate in Understanding Autism