Mental Health and Specialist Care

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Learn how to support individuals with autism through this nationally recognised Level 2 course, delivered online with flexible study options.

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Course Details

Overview

About this course

This Level 2 Certificate helps learners build a clear understanding of autism, its characteristics, and how it can affect daily life. The course explores diagnosis, support strategies, and positive approaches, all delivered online for flexible study.

Autism, described by the National Autistic Society as a complex lifelong condition affecting communication, relationships, and self-regulation, must always be understood with respect for individual preferences in terminology and support.

Who is it suitable for?

  • Anyone wanting to understand autism and how to support autistic individuals

  • Learners working in healthcare, social care, leisure, education, early years, nursing, or voluntary roles

  • Suitable for learners aged 16 and above

Course modules

The qualification is made up of six mandatory units:

  1. Introduction to autism
  2. Using a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism
  3. Communication and social interaction in individuals with autism
  4. Sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism
  5. Supporting positive behaviour in individuals with autism
  6. Supporting individuals with autism to live healthy and fulfilled lives

Assessment

Learners will be internally assessed on all learning outcomes and criteria set out in the qualification specification. This course is not graded.

Placement requirements

There is no placement requirement for this course.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, but learners must be aged 16 or above.

Certification on completion

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Awarding body

NCFE CACHE qualifications are designed in partnership with industry experts to meet real workplace needs. They combine up-to-date knowledge with practical application, ensuring learners gain skills that employers value and that directly support career development in health, care, and education.

Fees

Funding options

Please contact us for full details on course fees and to discuss any available funding options.

Career opportunity

By completing this course, learners can:

  • Progress in roles requiring autism awareness
  • Support individuals in healthcare, social care, education, early years, leisure, nursing, or voluntary services
  • Enhance existing roles or prepare for further study in health and social care
  • Progress to further study, such as the Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Autism or other health and social care courses.

How to Enrol in 4 Simple Steps

Getting started with London Cactus College is quick, simple, and fully supported. Hereโ€™s how it works:

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Browse and Choose a Course

Explore our range of fully accredited courses and pick the one that matches your goals.

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Fill Out the Application Form

Complete a quick form, weโ€™ll check your eligibility and guide you through funding options like the Advanced Learner Loan

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Start Learning

Once approved, get instant access to your course materials and start learning at your own pace with expert tutor support.

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Get Certified!

Complete the course, pass your assessments, and earn a nationally recognised qualification.

Why Choose London Cactus College

Nationally Recognised Qualification

All our courses are fully accredited by NCFE CACHE, VTCT, and more.

1:1 Personal Tutor Support

Get guidance, feedback, and ongoing support tailored to you throughout your course.

Flexible Learning

Study anytime, anywhere. Choose online, blended, or self-paced options that suit your lifestyle.

Funding & Loan Support

We offer full support with Advanced Learner Loan applications

Learn from Industry Experts

Study with professionals who bring hands-on experience into every lesson.

Ongoing Career Support

From enrolment to employment, weโ€™re with you every step.

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FAQs

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from our learners. Learn more about course details, enrolment, funding, and support, or get in touch if you need further assistance.

What are the entry requirements?

Most courses require you to be aged 19 or over and a UK resident for the past 3 years. Many have open entry, so no formal qualifications are needed.

Courses are delivered flexibly: online, blended, or self-paced, so you can learn when and where it suits you.

Yes, many learners use the Advanced Learner Loan, a government-backed option that covers course fees with no upfront cost.

Duration varies by course but generally ranges from 6 months to 1 year. Self-paced learning lets you progress at your own speed.

You will earn a nationally recognised qualification accredited by respected awarding bodies like NCFE CACHE, VTCT, etc.

Youโ€™ll get dedicated tutor support, learning resources, and help with funding applications throughout your course.

Yes, we support both individual and bulk staff enrolments, and offer bulk enrolment options to easily upskill your team with flexible learning and dedicated support.

We assist with funding applications, provide individual tutor support for each learner, and offer progress tracking to ensure successful outcomes.

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