TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

About this TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism Course

Our TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism qualification provides an Ofqual regulated route to learning more about Autism, the traits of autistic individuals and how you can assist in their daily lives. This course is perfect for anyone looking to improve their knowledge of Autism, whether that be for their own awareness or as part of a career in care or education.

Study Time:	152 hours
Enrolment length:	12 months
Course Format:	Online
Entry Requirements:	None specific

Qualification

To gain the full TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism certification you will need to submit and pass all of the tutor marked assignments. There are 5 written assignments in the course. There is no need to purchase any textbooks as we provide all of the lessons and materials required to learn the syllabus. There is no formal exam and the certification fee is included in the course fees.

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TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism Course Content

The TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism course assesses the following units:

Unit 1: Understand the diagnosis and management of autism spectrum conditions

In this unit, you will learn about a range of characteristics, traits and behaviours that might be displayed by individuals on the autism spectrum. You will gain knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of achieving a formal diagnosis for individuals on the autism spectrum and their family. You will learn about categories that are used to support the diagnosis of an individual with an autism spectrum condition and factors which might impact such a diagnosis. You will become more aware of historical research carried out relating to autism and the challenges of an autism spectrum condition where it is present with a co-occurring condition. From this, you will be able to understand a range of interventions that can be used to help manage autism spectrum conditions. You will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of a range of therapeutic interventions used to help manage autism spectrum conditions and the ways in which common co-occurring conditions are managed through intervention or treatment.

Unit 2: Understand best practice in the context of autism spectrum conditions

In this unit, you will learn about a range of safeguarding concerns which may be relevant to individuals on the autism spectrum. You will also understand the term ‘restrictive practice’, when the use of restrictive practice may be necessary and how these may impact individuals on the autism spectrum. You will gain an understanding of how an advocate can contribute to the wellbeing and protection of individuals on the autism spectrum and why an individual on the autism spectrum may be more likely to suffer harm, abuse or exploitation. You will learn about the importance of adopting a proactive approach to supporting an individual on the autism spectrum and how to include the role of partnership working in this. You will understand what is meant by the ‘person-centred approach’ and how to promote the implementation of this when working with an individual on the autism spectrum. You will gain knowledge of ways to facilitate positive social interaction through tailoring your own communication style and using different forms of augmentative and alternative communication. Finally, you will learn how to encourage an individual on the autism spectrum to communicate and interact through the involvement of a specialist and how to promote communication and integration including the implementation of strategies to encourage social interaction.

Unit 3: Legislation, guidance, information and support relevant to autism spectrum conditions

In this unit, you will learn about the legislation that is in place to support individuals on the autism spectrum and their families and some of the kinds of support available to individuals including that which is local, national, voluntary and independent. You will also learn about why individuals on the autism spectrum and their families may not access services available to them and how to ensure that such barriers are overcome. You will gain knowledge about how to help an autistic person access employment opportunities and about the importance of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families being able to provide feedback.

Unit 4: Autism Spectrum Conditions and behaviour

In this unit, you will learn about how an individual’s behaviour is influenced by a range of factors and how to identify triggers and patterns of behaviour in individuals on the autism spectrum. You will also gain knowledge of the reasons why it is important to distinguish between positive and negative behaviour displayed by an individual on the autism spectrum and how to view behaviour of an individual on the autism spectrum in the context of their condition. You will learn about how an individual on the autism spectrum behaviour can impact on themselves, others and can how it can make them vulnerable. You will also learn how reflecting on their behaviour can help an individual manage the way that they behave moving forwards. You will be given information about how to plan behavioural support for an individual on the autism spectrum and about intervention strategies that can be utilised when an individual on the autism spectrum is displaying distressed behaviour. You will learn a range of techniques which can be used to de-escalate a situation where an individual on the autism spectrum is displaying distressed behaviour and about the importance of respecting an individual while they are displaying distressed behaviour.

Unit 5: Living with autism spectrum conditions in society

In this unit, you will learn about the role of the media in shaping perceptions of individuals on the autism spectrum and some current representations of autism spectrum conditions in the media and in culture and art. You will also learn about the impact of positive and negative representation of autism spectrum conditions in the media and arts on individuals on the autism spectrum. You will be given information about the term ‘emotional resilience’ how a person can demonstrate this. You will learn about some significant life events experienced by individuals which involve change and how individuals on the autism spectrum might experience significant life events in a more challenging way, as well as ways that an individual on the autism spectrum can be supported through significant life event changes. You will gain knowledge about the challenges that might be experienced by an individual on the autism spectrum who is looking for work and the positive aspects of employing individuals on the autism spectrum for both employer and employee, as well as ways to help an individual on the autism spectrum access employment opportunities and maintain an employed position. You will learn about how an individual on the autism spectrum with and/or co-occurring conditions may experience difficulties communicating and interacting in everyday life and about a range of barriers to communication an individual on the autism spectrum may experience when communicating with others. Finally, you will learn how to support low levels of stress and anxiety in an individual on the autism spectrum.

Online study and instant enrolment

All of our students are given access to our Online Campus through their own personal login and password. As soon as you complete your enrolment, you would have immediate access to your account which allows you to make a start working through the lessons. Tackle your assignments as your own pace and contact your tutor to access any help and support you need. The course itself is set out in a very simple layout, making it easy to work through the topics and complete your assessments.

Our Online Campus includes:

• Instant enrolment – access everything on your course from the moment you enrol.
• Personal account logins – login any time, 24/7.
• Full support throughout – message your tutor, use our online chat or give us a call.
• Online assignment submissions – upload work online from the comfort of home.
• Self-led learning – study at your own pace so you can pass much faster.
• Safe e-portfolio system – store all of your work in your account.
• Progression tracking – easily see what assignments you have left to complete.
• Details help centre – get instructions and guidance every step of the way.
• Unlimited attempts – submit as many attempts at your assignments as you need.

Unlimited assessment submissions

All of the assessments for this course are completed through our Online Campus. You can attempt each one as many times as needed to ensure you pass. After every attempt, your tutor will provide detailed feedback and tips on how you can improve going forward. Quickly see your progress during your studies by checking your progress bar and seeing the remaining assessments you need to complete.

Get full tutor support

Throughout your enrolment with the Online Learning College, you can access support at any time you need. All students are assigned a personal tutor who will mark all of your work and provide detailed feedback after every submission. Your tutor will be an industry expert with a full knowledge of the course content and will be able to help you at any point along your learning journey. One of the best tools at your disposal is your tutor – you can ask as many questions of them as you wish to and they will be happy to help at any time.

We also have a brilliant support team on hand and available through email, online chat and over the phone. This team is there to help with any questions which are more generic, such as providing support in submitting work through your account or getting your certificate when you have completed your course. We pride ourselves on ensuring the support you receive is the best in the business – help and guidance is fast and detailed every time you contact a member of the team.

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass 5 written assignments. These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace, but you have access to the course on the Campus for 12 months from your enrollment date. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60. As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!