NCFE
Level 2
QN: 601/6330/6
Curriculum Active
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 152 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
152 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communication and social interaction in autistic individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand speech, language and communication in autistic individuals
- Understand how social interaction may differ in autistic individuals
- Know strategies that are used to support communication and social interaction for autistic individuals
2
Introduction to autism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by autism
- Know theories that relate to autism
- Know how autism is diagnosed
- Understand the characteristics that may be present in autistic individuals
- Know about conditions that commonly co-occur with autism
- Understand common misconceptions surrounding autism
3
Sensory processing, perception and cognition in autistic individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how autistic individuals process sensory information
- Know how to recognise and support sensory needs
- Understand the executive functioning differences autistic individuals may have in processing information
4
Supporting autistic individuals to live healthy and fulfilled lives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to support individuals to maintain their personal safety
- Understand the purpose of positive risk taking
- Know how to support individuals with transitions and life events
- Know how to support individuals to access services and facilities
- Know how to support individuals with employment
5
Supporting positive behaviour in autistic individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand behaviour within the context of autism
- Know how to support positive behaviour
- Understand how to support individuals to develop coping strategies
6
Using a person-centred approach to support autistic individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how legislation and guidance underpins support for autistic individuals
- Understand how to support autistic individuals using a person-centred approach
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/6330/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2015