Our Courses

We offer both full time and part time courses at Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2.

AutismAble offer a range of individualised learning programmes to students with Autism and learning difficulties, offering both full time and part time courses at Entry Level, Level 1 ,Level 2 and Level 3.

Our courses are based in South Shields and Sunderland, Tyne and Wear and are open to anyone over the age of 16.

Courses can be made up of one or more of the following sector subjects:

Vocational Studies, Work based learning, Child and Social Care, Business Studies, Customer Services, Gardening, Catering, Art, Photography, Music, Games Design and FilmMaking.

We also offer accredited training to professionals by the way of Autism Awareness Training, Initial Teacher Training and The Assessors Award.

Please click the links below to find out more information or how to apply.

Study Programme Personal Development & Employability Skills (Entry Level - Level 2 )

Our Study Programmes are suitable for learners aged 16-19 or aged 16-25 if you have a valid Educational Health Care Plan.

• You will study Personal Development and Employability modules including : Working with others, Life Skills, Communication Skills, Business Enterprise, Employability, Digital Skills for Work.

• You may need to study Maths and English if you don’t already have a GCSE grade C or 5.

• You will also have opportunities to try different work placements, play sports, go on educational visits, use media and music studios and achieve the Arts Award (these activities are optional)

• At the end of the course you will receive an NOCN Certificate in Personal Development. We currently offer this course at Entry Level 2 through to Level 2.

• This course is based in South Shields. You will be assigned your own Support Worker and Learning Mentor for this course and you may be eligible to receive a weekly bursary depending on your circumstances

Study Programme Personal Development & Employability Skills (Entry Level - Level 2 )

Study Programme Business Studies (Level 1 – Level 2)

Our Study Programmes are suitable for learners aged 16-19 or aged 16-25 if you have a valid Educational Health Care Plan.

You will study Business modules including : Working with others,Customer Service, Planning Events and Meetings, Communication Skills, Business Enterprise, Employability, Digital Skills for Work.
You may need to study Maths and English if you don’t already have a GCSE grade C or 5.
You will also have opportunities to try different work placements, life skills, play sports, go on educational visits, use media and music studies and achieve the Arts Award (these activities are optional)
At the end of the course you will receive a Highfield NVQ Certificate in Business. We currently offer this course at Entry Level 2 through to Level 2.
This course is based in South Shields. You will be assigned your own Support Worker and Learning Mentor for this course and you may be eligible to receive a weekly bursary depending on your circumstances.

Study Programme Business Studies (Level 1 – Level 2)

Study Programme Digital Skills (Level 1 –Level 3)

Our Study Programmes are suitable for learners aged 16-19 or aged 16-25 if you have a valid Educational Health Care Plan.

This course is very popular with the learners here and places are limited.

You will study a wide range of digital skills modules with the option of specialising in either Music, Media or ICT. Modules include : Pro Audio Skills, Digital Media , Digital Imaging, Audio Software, Video Software, Planning Events and Meetings and Digital Skills for Work.
You may need to study Maths and English if you don’t already have a GCSE grade C or 5.
You will also have opportunities to try different work placements, life skills, play sports, go on educational visits, use media and music studies and achieve the Arts Award (these activities are optional)
At the end of the course you will receive an NOCN Certificate in Digital Skills. We currently offer this course at Entry Level 2 through to Level 2.
This course is based in South Shields. You will be assigned your own Support Worker and Learning Mentor for this course and you may be eligible to receive a weekly bursary depending on your circumstances.

Study Programme Digital Skills (Level 1 –Level 3)

Functional Skills English (Entry Level 1-Level 2)

Our functional skills courses are delivered by specialised tutors who will assess you at a suitable starting point and help you create priority goals for achievement.

We are approved to deliver the full range of qualifications from Entry 1 to Level 2
We offer flexible course delivery and assessments with a choice of onscreen and paper delivered assessments available to learners ‘whenever ready’.
Result notification is usually within 14 working days of completed assessments.
These courses are open to any adult over the age of 19. You do not need a diagnosis of Autism to attend.
Additional classroom support is available, either group or 1:1 where needed .
We have courses available in South Shields and Sunderland.
Accreditation is by NOCN (The National Open College Network)
These courses are free of charge.

Functional Skills English (Entry Level 1-Level 2)

Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level 1 – Level 2)

Our functional skills courses are delivered by specialised tutors who will assess you at a suitable starting point and help you create priority goals for achievement.

We are approved to deliver the full range of qualifications from Entry 1 to Level 2
We offer flexible course delivery and assessments with a choice of onscreen and paper delivered assessments available to learners ‘whenever ready’.
Result notification is usually within 14 working days of completed assessments.
These courses are open to any adult over the age of 19. You do not need a diagnosis of Autism to attend.
Additional classroom support is available, either group or 1:1 where needed .
We have courses available in South Shields and Sunderland.
Accreditation is by NOCN (The National Open College Network)
These courses are free of charge.

Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level 1 – Level 2)

Functional Skills ICT (Entry Level 1-Level 2)

Our functional skills courses are delivered by specialised tutors who will assess you at a suitable starting point and help you create priority goals for achievement.

We are approved to deliver the full range of qualifications from Entry 1 to Level 2
We offer flexible course delivery and assessments with a choice of onscreen and paper delivered assessments available to learners ‘whenever ready’.
Result notification is usually within 14 working days of completed assessments.
These courses are open to any adult over the age of 19. You do not need a diagnosis of Autism to attend.
Additional classroom support is available, either group or 1:1 where needed .
We have courses available in South Shields and Sunderland.
Accreditation is by NOCN (The National Open College Network)
These courses are free of charge These courses are free of charge if you are unemployed or working and earning less than £15,736.50 per year

Functional Skills ICT (Entry Level 1-Level 2)

Digital User Skills (Level 1 – Level 2)

Our Digital Skills courses are delivered by specialised tutors who will assess you at a suitable starting point and help you create priority goals for achievement.

Units include: Pro Audio Skills, Digital Media , Digital Imaging, Audio Software, Video Software, Planning Events and Meetings and Digital Skills for Work.
These courses are open to any adult over the age of 19. You do not need a diagnosis of Autism to attend.
Small group sizes
Additional classroom support is available, either group or 1:1 where needed .
This course takes at The Custom Space in South Shields
Accreditation is by NOCN (The National Open College Network)
These courses are free of charge if you are unemployed or working and earning less than £15,736.50 per year

Digital User Skills (Level 1 – Level 2)

Personal Development for Employability (Entry Level - Level 2 )

Our Personal Development courses are delivered by specialised tutors who will assess you at a suitable starting point and help you create priority goals for achievement.

Units include: Working with others, Life Skills, Communication Skills, Business Enterprise, Employability, Digital Skills for Work.
These courses are open to any adult over the age of 19. You do not need a diagnosis of Autism to attend.
Small group sizes
Additional classroom support is available, either group or 1:1 where needed
This course takes place at The Custom Space in South Shields
Accreditation is by NOCN (The National Open College Network)
These courses are free of charge if you are unemployed or working and earning less than £15,736.50 per year

Personal Development for Employability (Entry Level - Level 2 )

Short Courses

AutismAble offers a wide range of short courses across South Shields and Sunderland. These courses are usually between 12-20 hours and are spread over a few weeks.

Short Courses for 2019 include:

CV Writing
Digital Skills For the WorkPlace
Autism Awareness
Mental Health Awareness for the WorkPlace
Introduction to Singing
Confidence Building
Sing Up For Mental Health
Music Club (Rock School) There is small contribution of £3 per session for this
Basic Maths Skills Refresher Course
Basic English Skills refresher Course
Basic ICT and Computer Skills
Introduction to using Social Media

All courses are delivered by specialist tutors and there is an option to study towards further accredited learning at the end of the course.

Please register your interest today. New Courses will be ran as soon we have enough applicants.

Short Courses

Autism Awareness Workshops

AutismAble can deliver Autism Awareness Workshops to your organisation.

The training can be held in your workplace or at AutismAble in South Shields.

1. Introduction to Autism.
2. Shared Experiences of Autism Spectrum Conditions
3. Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Conditions
4. Understanding Social Challenges
5.Understanding Sensory Needs
6. Anxiety and ASC
7. Employment Support and adapting the working Environment.
8. Support and Transition for people with ASC

Prices start from just £299 for a half-day session.

Previous clients include South Tyneside Council, The Customs House, Your Voice Counts.

“The Feedback from the team was excellent. Everyone really enjoyed the day and I felt the team learned a lot from it “

- Russ Saunders,

Learning and Development Advisor for Safeguarding, South Tyneside Council

AutismAble will deliver a free Autism Awareness session to the staff of any organisation who agrees to become a work placement partner in 2019.

Autism Awareness Workshops

Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificate (Accredited Training)

AutismAble can deliver bespoke accredited training up to Level 2 for staff or individuals.

The Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificate includes:

• Unit 01 Introduction to autism
• Unit 02 Using a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism
• Unit 03 Communication and social interaction in individuals with autism
• Unit 04 Sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism
• Unit 05 Supporting positive behaviour in individuals with autism
• Unit 06 Supporting individuals with autism to live healthy and fulfilled lives

Please get in touch with your requirements.

The price will depend on number of participants, venues, hours of self-guided learning and number of weeks to be delivered.

Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificate (Accredited Training)

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (PTLLS)

Initial Teacher Training with an additional focus on teaching learners with Autism and SEND.

This course runs over 12 weeks at The Customs Space in South Shields and costs £350.

Why choose this qualification?

This qualification is part of a suite of Education and Training qualifications incorporate the new qualifications that replace the Level 3 Award in Preparing to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS), Level 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector(CTLLS)and Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS).

The qualification is for learners:

who work, or want to work as teachers/trainers in the further education and skills sector.
who are not in a teaching/training role, or who have just started a teaching /training role.
who want a short qualification to enable them to make career choices
who have already achieved some Learning and Development units that can be carried forward into this qualification.
are delivering education and training in any learning environment

The qualification covers the knowledge and skills required by teachers/trainers in the further education and training skills sector:

the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
inclusive teaching and learning approaches
assessment of learners
facilitating learning and development for individuals
facilitating learning and development in groups
understanding principles and practices of assessment

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (PTLLS)

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