What is the purpose of this qualification?
This qualification is suitable if you want to improve your understanding of Asperger Syndrome, whether for professional or personal reasons. It will be particularly relevant for teaching assistants and learning support staff with little or no prior knowledge of Asperger Syndrome.
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
The learners will take one mandatory unit which covers characteristics, effects and assessment methods as well as ways to support individuals with Asperger Syndrome and sources of further relevant information.
How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?
The learner could progress from this qualification to the Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Award in Supporting Learners with Autism, where your understanding of Asperger Syndrome will be relevant as you learn how to support learners with autism, including Asperger Syndrome, in practice. The learner could also move on to broader learning support qualifications such as a Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
Which sector does this qualification support?
The qualification will help you develop in an existing role, such as a teaching assistant or learning support practitioner, or help you prepare to take on such a role.
What are the progression options?
The learner could progress from this qualification to the Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Award in Supporting Learners with Autism, where your understanding of Asperger Syndrome will be relevant as you learn how to support learners with autism, including Asperger Syndrome, in practice. The learner could also move on to broader learning support qualifications such as a Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
Progression & entry requirements
The learner must be 16 or over to enter for this qualification. The learners do not need any specific qualifications or prior levels of attainment to be eligible to take the qualification.
