What will I learn?
Our popular distance learning courses allow you to study for a recognised qualification that is of value to your work and personal development and is a great route to take if you are looking to further develop existing skills (provided you are resident in England). The courses are Level 2 qualifications, accredited by NCFE , an acknowledged leader in the field of distance learning.
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.
Learners have 16 weeks to complete their course.
Where will it lead me?
Once you have completed your distance-learning course you will receive a certificate of completion. You will also have the option of enrolling onto another course if you wish to continue learning new skills.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 1 qualification.
Entry Requirements Age
Applicants must be 19+ on 31/8 in the academic year of the course start date in order to apply/enrol on the course.
Fee Details 2
Our Level 2 online learning courses are free to eligible* learners aged 19+
*Due to funding restrictions, anyone who doesn’t live in England, isn’t a UK resident^ or
who lives in the local authority areas^ of:
Cambridge and Peterborough (CPCA)
Cornwall (Cornwall)
East Midlands (EMCCA)
Greater London (London)
Greater Manchester (GMCA)
Liverpool City Region (LCRCA)
North East (Combined Authority)(NEMCA &NTCA)
South Yorkshire (SYMCA)
Tees Valley (TVCA)
York and North Yorkshire (YNCA)
West Midlands (WMCA)
West Yorkshire (WYCA)
West of England (WECA)
Note: for all courses with a start date on or after 1/8/26, the following local authority areas have been added to the list above.
Buckinghamshire (new for 26/27)* (abbreviation to be confirmed)
Greater Devon (new for 26/27)* (abbreviation to be confirmed)
Greater Lincolnshire (new for 26/27)* (abbreviation to be confirmed)
Hull and East Yorkshire (new for 26/27)* (abbreviation to be confirmed)
Lancashire (new for 26/27)* (abbreviation to be confirmed)
Surrey (new for 26/27)* (abbreviation to be confirmed)
Warwickshire (new for 26/27)* (abbreviation to be confirmed)
Will be unable to apply for fee remission and may be subject to higher course fees than those published.
^go to this page on our website to check if your postcode is in a devolved funding area or to check eligibility if you are a non-UK resident:
https://www.andover.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/
or Money Matters – Sparsholt College Hampshire
If you don’t live in England or are not a UK resident or live in any of the above local authority areas and wish to enrol on the course,
please contact us for information on tuition fees.
Fee Code
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Please Note
All fees are correct at the current time and may be subject to change.
Due to funding restrictions, this course is not eligible for:
Existing full time Sparsholt College/Andover College students aged 16, 17 or 18 (or 19-24 with an EHCP) on the 31/8 in the year they started/start their course.
Anyone undertaking an Apprenticeship