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Funded Courses

For the following courses, you may be eligible for full or partial government funding or a loan, depending on factors like your age, location, residency status, employment situation, or income.

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
ONLINE COURSE
Venue: Online
Full Fee: £1,342
Level: Level 2
Level: Level 2
Concessions: Yes

Please note: this course is not available to learners in many areas of England with devolved adult skills funding, like Greater London. Please view the Level 2 Distance Learning page for details on eligibility

This course has a duration of 20 weeks and 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.

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Level 2 Certificate in Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
ONLINE COURSE
Venue: Online
Full Fee: £1,266
Level: Level 2
Level: Level 2
Concessions: Yes

Please note: this course is not available to learners in many areas of England with devolved adult skills funding, like Greater London. Please view the Level 2 Distance Learning page for details on eligibility

This course is 10 weeks in length and aims to give learners the knowledge and understanding to work with individuals with learning disabilities or difficulties. They will explore the principles of safeguarding and positive risk-taking and gain awareness of the autistic spectrum.

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Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism
ONLINE COURSE
Venue: Online
Full Fee: £1,680
Level: Level 3
Level: Level 3
Concessions: Yes

For Greater London residents, these courses can be funded if they earn less than the London Living Wage or otherwise do not already have a Level 3 qualification, alongside the standard residency requirements.

We also currently have funding for a limited number of learners living in certain other areas of England. Please view the Level 3 Distance Learning page for details on eligibility.

This course has a duration of 26 weeks and learners will develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of autism, which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications, and into relevant employment such as in the Health and Social Care sector.

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Why study at WAES?
  • Highly qualified and professionally experienced tutors
  • Accessible Central London centres with bespoke facilities and great transport connections
  • A wide range of in-person, online, distance learning and community-based courses
  • Unique work experience opportunities through partnerships
  • Guest speakers offer introductions to career pathways in a variety of sectors
  • Excellent progression to employment, apprenticeships or further learning including university