NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

About This Course

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism is an online course designed to deepen your knowledge of autism, a complex, lifelong developmental condition affecting social skills, communication, and relationships. This qualification covers positive support approaches, legislative frameworks, and therapeutic interventions. Suitable for those in healthcare, social care, education, and more, it requires no prior learning but is ideal for those with a Level 2 qualification. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence. Completion can lead to further qualifications and roles in the health and social care sector.

Course Benefits

Benefits of the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism:

Gain comprehensive knowledge of autism, including social skills, communication, and self-regulation. Learn positive, person-centred support approaches and understand legislative frameworks.

Acquire skills for managing transitions and explore therapeutic interventions. Enhance communication and social interaction strategies. Safeguard vulnerable individuals and earn UCAS points.

Applicable across sectors, no prior experience needed. Opens pathways to further qualifications and career progression. Potential funding available.

Course Units

Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism
Qualification Number: 603/1935/5
Total Credits: 16

Unit 1: Autism In Context (R/615/8338)

Unit 2: Positive Behavioural Support For Autistic Individuals (Y/615/8342)

Unit 3: Understand Support And Management Of Transitions For Autistic Individuals (D/615/8343)

Unit 4: Therapeutic Interventions And Support Available For Autistic Individuals And Co-Occuring Conditions (F/615/8349)

Unit 5: Communication And Social Interaction With Autistic Individuals (A/615/8351)

Unit 6: Safeguarding And Resilience In Autism (J/615/8353)

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of assignments designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. You’ll access your learning materials and submit your work online using our learner management system. Your expert assessor will mark your work and guide you throughout the programme.

Required Knowledge

Learners must be 16+ to take this qualification.

No formal prior qualifications needed, but Level 1 English and Maths are recommended. A Level 2 in a related subject may be beneficial.

Awarding Body

Upon completing your course, you’ll receive a certificate recognising your achievement. NCFE, a renowned organisation offering vocational and technical courses, has provided quality education for over 170 years. In 2015, CACHE joined NCFE. Enrol in an NCFE CACHE course for two-year access to NCFE CACHE Alumni, a network offering resources and guidance for care, health, and education professionals.

Support

From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience within counselling can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.

Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it.