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Understanding Autism Certificate Level 3

Course Overview

Understanding Autism Certificate Level 3

The Level 3 in Understanding Autism Certificate will provide you with an understanding of autism and the principles of supporting individuals with autism. You will study the person-centred approach and explore how positive communication methods can have an influence. You will also learn how to support individuals with autism to live healthy and fulfilled lives, promoting well-being and independence.

The course comprises five mandatory units:

  • Autism and Behaviour

  • Leglisation

  • Guidance and Support

  • Living with Autism

  • Understand Best Practice

  • Understand the Diagnosis and Management.

Located at: Online

Course Start: Flexible start dates

Course length: 12 Weeks

Study Mode: Part-time

Course Code: QINDCIA301

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

£350 - Eligible for adult funding (eligibility criteria may apply). Please contact our team for advice on finance and funding options.

Free courses for jobs

If you are aged 24 or over and reside in South Yorkshire or aged 19 or over and reside in West Yorkshire, you may not have to pay for this course if:

  • You do not already have a Level 3 qualification in this subject area OR
  • You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits (see below) OR
  • You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority (see below).

This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.

Earnings Threshold

  • If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
  • If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £30,476 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.

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For further details, please contact us! Call 01226 216 760 or email: info@ind-training.co.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Visit the Additional Learning Support webpage, call 01226 216 769 or email als@barnsley.ac.uk for further information.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 08 January 2026.