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Childcare and Teacher Training

Childcare: Understanding Autism Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS)

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In Brief

Start Date / Duration

You can start this course at any time during the year and it will take 12 weeks to complete.

Entry requirements

You must:

  • be aged 19 or above.
  • hold a Level 2 qualification in Childcare
  • pass an initial assessment

You will achieve

Level 3 Understanding Autism Certificate.

Course overview

This qualification will help you to gain knowledge and understanding of autism. It is useful for those who provide direct support and those working in sectors such as:

  • education
  • early years
  • healthcare
  • leisure
  • social care

Course content

This course cover:

  • How to adopt a positive approach to supporting autistic individuals
  • The current legislative framework
  • Supporting and managing transitions for autistic individuals
  • The range of therapeutic interventions and support available for autistic individuals.
  • Supporting communication and social interaction for autistic individuals
  • Developing an understanding of how autistic individuals may be vulnerable relating to safeguarding

Enquire now!

This course is delivered in partnership with Independent Training Services (ITS Ltd.). For more information, contact ITS by emailing: info@ind-training.co.uk or calling: 01226 216 760.

 

You will complete a written exam via an online learning portal.

You will need a laptop and access to the internet.

Online

Upon completion, you could progress onto an either a Level 3 Early Years Educator or a Level 3 Mental Health qualification.

How much does the course cost?

This course is fully funded, subject to eligibility.

Extra information

If you are aged 19 or over, you may not have to pay for this course if:

  • You do not already have a level 3 qualification OR
  • You already have a level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits (see below) OR
  • You already have a level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority (see below).

This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.

Earnings Threshold

  • If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year then you may not have to pay for this course.
  • If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £30,476 a year then you may not have to pay for this course.

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Childcare: Understanding Autism Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS)

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