Understanding Autism Certificate Level 3 Online (ITS)
Course Overview
Understanding Autism Certificate Level 3 Online (ITS)
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
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This course is delivered in partnership with Independent Training Services (ITS Ltd.). For more information, contact ITS.
Located at: Online
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Course length: 12 Weeks
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QITSCIA301
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
This course is fully funded, subject to eligibility.
Free courses for jobs
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.
Other funding information
You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.
This course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.
For eligibility information and details about how to apply, visit the Advanced Learner Loan page. Or contact our Information Team by emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk or calling 01226 216 123.
Course Content
be aged 19 or above.
hold a Level 2 qualification in Childcare
pass an initial assessment
Other Resources
For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
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 maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold 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 Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 08 April 2025.
