ICTQual Level 3 Award in Coordinated Care for Autism

This qualification is designed to build professional competence in delivering structured, coordinated care for individuals with autism, focusing on collaboration, safeguarding, and tailored support planning.

• Nationally recognised ICTQual AB Level 3 qualification

• Focus on autism-specific coordinated care planning

• Emphasis on multi-agency collaboration in care delivery

• Develops person-centred communication strategies

• Covers safeguarding and ethical care practice

• Supports progression into advanced health and social care roles

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Coordinated Care for Autism provides learners with the essential knowledge and applied understanding required to support autistic individuals through structured, person-centred and coordinated care approaches. The course reflects current health and social care expectations around inclusive practice, communication accessibility, and collaborative service delivery.

• Understanding autism spectrum conditions and support needs

• Principles of coordinated and integrated care delivery

• Person-centred planning and individualised support strategies

• Communication methods for autistic individuals

• Safeguarding and protection in care environments

• Multi-agency collaboration and teamwork approaches

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills required to plan, deliver, and evaluate coordinated care for individuals with autism across different support settings.

• Understand autism spectrum conditions and associated support needs

• Apply person-centred approaches in coordinated care planning

• Develop effective communication strategies for autistic individuals

• Work collaboratively within multi-agency care teams

• Identify safeguarding concerns and apply protective procedures

• Evaluate and improve coordinated care delivery practices

This qualification is designed for learners and professionals working with or supporting individuals with autism in health, education, or social care settings.

• Care assistants and support workers in autism services

• Health and social care professionals

• Teaching assistants and special education staff

• Community support and outreach workers

• Family carers and support coordinators

• Individuals seeking entry into autism-focused care roles

This qualification is suitable for learners with basic understanding of care principles and good communication skills. No advanced prior qualifications are strictly required, but relevant experience is beneficial.

• Minimum basic literacy and communication skills in English

• Interest or experience in health and social care or autism support

Assessment is designed to evaluate knowledge, understanding, and practical application of coordinated autism care principles.

• Written assignments and structured coursework

• Case study-based assessments

• Knowledge-based questioning

• Practical scenario-based evaluations

Successful completion of this qualification supports progression into advanced study and employment within autism support and wider health and social care sectors.

• ICTQual Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care

• Specialist autism support and intervention roles

• Senior care and support coordination positions

• Progression into healthcare assistant or social care leadership roles