NCFE
Level 3
QN: 603/1935/5
Curriculum Active
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 189 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
189 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Autism in context
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the historical context of autism2 Understand the diagnosis and characteristics of autism3 Understand the legislative frame
- work applicable to autism4 Understand how autism is represented in society
2
Communication and social interaction with autistic individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand differences in social interaction and communication associated with autism2 Understand how own communication can be adapted to support positive interactions and communication with autistic individuals3 Understand a range of strategies and aids used to support communication and social interaction for autistic individuals
3
Positive behavioural support for autistic individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand behaviour within the context of autism 2 Understand how to promote an accessible environment for autistic individuals3 Understand how to promote individual positive behavioural support4 Understand interventions used in behavioural support
4
Safeguarding and resilience in autism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand how to raise concerns about potential or actual harm, ab
- use or exploitation2 Understand how to support the health, safety and well-being of individuals 3 Understand how the legislative frame
- work safeguards autistic children, young people and adults4 Understand how and when restrictive practices might be used within legal guidelines
5
Therapeutic interventions and support available for autistic individuals and co-occurring conditions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the range of therapeutic interventions available to autistic individuals 2 Understand the services available to autistic individuals and their families3 Understand co-occurring conditions and their treatment
6
Understand support and management of transitions for autistic individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand how transitions can affect autistic individuals2 Understand how to support young autistic individuals to make the transition into adulthood3 Understand how to support autistic individuals into employment
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/1935/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2017