Level 2 Understanding Autism Course

Whether you work with autistic people, or if you or someone you know is autistic, this course can help increase knowledge and destigmatise autism.

Course Overview

Having a clear understanding of the misconceptions, diagnoses and support surrounding autism are just some of the essential skills needed when working in mental health. This course is also ideal for anyone who wants to understand more about neurodivergence and decrease misinformation around autism.

What you'll learn

This course is made up of six units:

How autistic people process sensory information
The characteristics that may be present in autistic individuals
The conditions that commonly occur with autism
Common misconceptions surrounding autism
How speech, language and communication may differ in autistic people
How legislation and guidance underpins support

Eligibility Criteria

This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:

You must currently live in England
You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
You must be over the age of 19
You must not be on an apprenticeship

There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.

Is This Course Free?

This course is funded by the government's Adult Education Budget, which means you may be able to study for free.

Fully Accredited Course

This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a leading educational charity with over 170 years experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.

How Long Is The Course?

The duration of this course is seven weeks.

We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.

Progression Opportunities

This course would be important for job roles such as: Teaching Assistant (£11,500 to £23,000) Nursery Worker (£14,000 to £24,000) Training Officer (£14,000 to £24,000 per year)