NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
Qualification number 601/6330/6
Aims and objectives This qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop an
understanding of autism and how to support individuals with autism.
This qualification aims to:
• develop learners’ understanding of autism and the principles of
supporting individuals with autism - covering the person-centred
approach and influence of positive communication methods, how
to support positive behaviour and how individuals with autism can
be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives.
The objective of this qualification is to help learners to:
• progress within employment in a variety of sectors, and in a
number of job roles where an understanding of autism and
knowledge of how to support people with autism is required.
Throughout this qualification specification, as in the Department of Health
Adult Autism Strategy, we’ve used the term ‘autism’ as an umbrella term
for all autistic spectrum conditions, including Asperger syndrome
Qualification number 601/6330/6
Aims and objectives This qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop an
understanding of autism and how to support individuals with autism.
This qualification aims to:
• develop learners’ understanding of autism and the principles of
supporting individuals with autism - covering the person-centred
approach and influence of positive communication methods, how
to support positive behaviour and how individuals with autism can
be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives.
The objective of this qualification is to help learners to:
• progress within employment in a variety of sectors, and in a
number of job roles where an understanding of autism and
knowledge of how to support people with autism is required.
Throughout this qualification specification, as in the Department of Health
Adult Autism Strategy, we’ve used the term ‘autism’ as an umbrella term
for all autistic spectrum conditions, including Asperger syndrome
- Teacher: Elizabeth Bireza