You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
This qualification is designed for students who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of autism. The objectives are to help you understand how to adopt a positive approach to supporting people with autism, the current legislative frameworks, the therapeutic interventions available, and the support workers role in relation to safeguarding vulnerable people.
Note: this qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.
This course should take approximately three to five months to complete. There are six mandatory units in this qualification:
This is a remote learning course which will be assessed via a portfolio of evidence.
Flexible start dates and study options apply to this course.
There are no entry requirements for this course; however, a good level of English and a reasonable level of IT skills are required. There will be an initial assessment as part of the application process.
This is a knowledge-only qualification; therefore, no real work environment placement is required.
Why not look into our FREE* adult Maths, English, and IT courses while you study with us?
*Subject to eligibility
This qualification could lead you to progress onto other higher-level courses, or into relevant employment in the health and social care sector.
This course also holds UCAS points and would support a university application.
Achievement of this qualification could lead on to courses such as:
There are lots of other courses available to you at Cheshire College – browse our website for other short and remote learning courses.
The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.
You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
There is funding available for eligible students.
Do I pay this fee?
Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.
Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.
Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.
Biologists examine the structure, behaviour and relationships of living organisms. Their work helps improve environmental management, medicine and scientific knowledge.
Biologists examine the structure, behaviour and relationships of living organisms. Their work helps improve environmental management, medicine and scientific knowledge.
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You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.