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.
Written or verbal question and answer. Knowledge only qualification.
This
course is accredited by ICQ (Icanqualify) a leading educational awarding
organisation. Recognised by the UK
department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.
Upon
enrolment you will have access to our Online Learning Platform giving you
access to extensive study material – you will have regular meetings with your
Personal Training Advisor who will support you through to completion.
How
long will my course take?
We
often refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're
designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. Each of
our online courses has its own set duration, which depends on the course and
how many units there are to complete. You'll typically have 12 weeks to
complete.
Do I
need internet access to complete this course?
Yes,
you will need internet access and a device such as a laptop or a desktop
computer. If you have not got this
access please speak to the Enrolment Team and share your circumstances.
Do I
need to talk to my trainer or can I just work independently?
You
will be allocated a Personal Training Advisor who will need to have regular
communication with you during your course.
They will provide teaching, Support, Information, Advice and Guidance
about what you might do next. If your course is Government Funded, it is a
requirement for you to have a monthly review with your trainer.
How
long does it take to receive my certificate?
Certificates
can take up to 12 weeks to process. Once you've completed your course and your
tutor has marked your work, it will then be sent for quality assurance. As our
qualifications are nationally recognised and accredited, we'll then need to
claim your certificate from the awarding organisation.
An
online digital certificate will be available to you on your Ilearner account as
soon as the awarding body have issued it.
To arrange postage of your physical certificate please contact the
office on 0121 240 3989
This course is government funded; you must meet the following criteria
to be able to study for free:
If you are ineligible for funding you can undertake this course commercially for £395. Click here to enquire about this option.