This qualification will help individuals increase their knowledge and understanding of autism. Successful completion of this qualification will support to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of autism, which would enable progression onto appropriate qualifications into employment within the health and social care and education sectors.
The term ‘autism’ is used as an umbrella term within this qualification for all autistic spectrum conditions, and the course includes children, young people and adults, though the main focus will be on children and young people.
During this course you will become well equipped in all aspects of:
For more information, please email employers@calderdale.ac.uk.
Start Date
Wednesday 11 March, 9:15am – 12:30pm, Calderdale College
Thursday 16 April (term-time only), 9:30am – 2:30pm, Wellholme Community Hub
13 January – 30 July, Tuesdays 5pm-8pm, Calderdale College
12 March – 1 November, Wednesdays 9.15am-12.30pm, Calderdale College
Assessment Methods
All units will be individually internally assessed using a range of methods and materials which could include:
Course Fees
Eligibility for fully-funded participants
Participants must be 19 years or older as of 31 August 2025.
Participants must reside in West Yorkshire.
Awarding Body
The awarding body for this course is NCFE.
Calderdale College has a set of standard entry requirements. Apply for the course you want to study and we will help you get there.
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