Understanding Autism Level 3

Overview

This Understanding Autism level 3 qualification is designed to provide those who care for individuals with autism, as well as healthcare, teaching and social care professionals, with an in-depth understanding of autism, its spectrum disorders, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Autism is a very complex developmental disorder that takes time to understand. The understanding autism level 3 course explains in the most simple and effective way, the needs of autistic people, how autism affects social and emotional development, and how to provide support for those with autism.

How do you know when a person has autism? Both mild and severe symptoms can be displayed, and this course helps you to identify common traits of autism, taking you through the screening and diagnosis process in detail. You will also develop key communication skills that are ideal for those who work in special needs teaching.

Qualification

TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism (RQF)

Description

The TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism Qualification is to enable you to gain a recognised (RQF) qualification in order to work with persons that have Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Who is it for?

Our TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism (RQF) Qualification course is designed for people lookign to support persons with Autism.

Units Covered

• Autism Unit 1 – Understand Autism
• Autism Unit 2 – Understand communication and social interaction with individuals with autism
• Autism Unit 3 – Understand hot to support and manage transitions for individuals with autism
• Autism Unit 4 – Understand positive behavioural support for individuals with autism
• Autism Unit 5 – Understand safeguarding and resilience in the context of autism
• Autism Unit 6 – Understand the therapeutic interventions and support available for individuals with autism and co-occuring conditions.

The Autism Qualification

Autism Qualification reference number – 603/3203/7

Credit Value – 23

Guided Learning Hours - 189

Assessment

Assessments are a great way of checking your progress allowing you to apply your learning to real-world situations. Through the TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism (RQF) Qualification, you will be assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your tutor.

All assignments are set by TQUK. Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by TQUK, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the course thus passing your recognised qualification in full.

Please note: There is no examination required for this course.

What’s included

You will have access to a Tutor, via email & telephone, who will mark your work and guide you through the course to help you prepare for your assignments. You will be provided with all course materials in order to complete your TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism (RQF) Qualification in order to be guided through your course content. Full tutor support is offered throughout the course to ensure your learning outcomes are met to a satisfactory standard.

Study Time

The guided study hours to complete your TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism (RQF) Qualification are an approximate figure and are dependent upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. You should allow enough time to complete assignments/ question papers to ensure satisfactory outcomes are met.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism (RQF) Qualification is: 189 hours.

You will have an initial 12 months in which to complete this qualification. You can however complete this as quickly as you like.

Requirements

Our TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism (RQF) Qualification is openly available to anyone wishing to work with persons that have Autism or has a keen interest in the subject.

• Students should have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
• Learners should have basic PC skills in order to use our Learner Management System (LMS)
• You should be fully committed to your studies.
• Must be aged 16 and over