Certificate in Understanding Autism SL5

**Once you have enrolled, you will receive access to this course from 7th September**

What will I learn?

This course is ideal for those who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of autism and how to provide effective support for autistic individuals.

Understanding autism is increasingly important across education, childcare, health and social care, community support and employment services.

The course explores autism as a lifelong condition, communication and sensory differences, person-centred support, positive behaviour strategies and ways to help autistic individuals live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Topics covered in this course include:

• Introduction to Autism
• Using a Person-Centred Approach to Support Autistic Individuals
• Communication and Social Interaction
• Sensory Processing, Perception and Cognition
• Supporting Positive Behaviour
• Supporting Autistic Individuals to Live Healthy and Fulfilled Lives

This is a marked course which requires short essay style answers to allow your assigned marker to be able to identify that you have understood the skills and knowledge to meet the required standards. 

This course has online learning materials and assessments, you will be emailed with a login to access the course.

What qualifications do I need?

As the course is online you will need basic IT skills, access to internet facilities and a suitable device such as a laptop or tablet.  If you don’t have access to equipment at home, you may be able to use local library services, or if you’re local to West College Scotland, our campus libraries.

You can only undertake one SL5 or 6 course at a time.

This course does not require a personal statement.

What can I do after?

On completion of this course, learners may progress to further study in autism, additional support needs, childcare, education, health and social care or related areas

It is also a good starting point for those individuals who are interested in entering a career as a classroom assistant, support worker, childcare practitioner or family support worker

Programme Information

SL5 is comparable with SCQF Level 5

Start Date: This course is available on an open basis throughout the session.  Once your enrolment is processed your course will start 7-10 days later when you have received your logon information.

Course Hours – 171

No of Weeks – 20, that's just 8.5 hours per week

You could complete in 10 weeks or use the full 20 weeks- it's up to you.

Please be aware that you could be withdrawn from your course if submission dates are vastly overdue. If at any point you are struggling with deadlines you should contact us for an extension which we will assign where possible

On successful completion and confirmation of results following internal processes, you will receive your college e-certificate which you can print and/or save for your records. Please note a fee may be required if a hard copy certificate is requested.

Cost:

This course is fully funded for individuals who meet the eligibility criteria:

• Resident in Scotland for 3+ years and has not studied the course previously.

If you do not meet these criteria, you can enrol but the course fee will be applicable.

Companies looking to undertake this course for multiple staff or as part of a funded workforce training plan, should contact Online Learning Contact Form.