CFI Level 2 Award in Autism & Animal-Assisted Intervention
Qualification title
CFI Level 2 Award in Autism & Animal-Assisted Intervention
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Summary
This Award is designed for individuals working in educational, social care or therapeutic settings. It is suitable for those who are interested in learning more about autism and how animals can be used to enhance the wellbeing and development of individuals with autism.
Why take this qualification?
This objective of this qualification is to:
- Equip learners with foundational knowledge and practical skills for working effectively with children, young people and adults on the autism spectrum, using animals to support their development and wellbeing
- Give learners an understanding of the characteristics of autism and how animals can play a role in therapeutic and educational settings to support individuals with autism
Entry requirements
- To study on this qualification, learners must:
- Be currently working with individuals on the autism spectrum or have a strong interest in autism support
- Have some experience working with animals or a willingness to learn how to use animals in therapeutic or educational settings
- If English is not their first language, be able to demonstrate that they are able to meet the requirements of the qualification (a spoken and written ability in English at a level equivalent to IELTS 6.0)
- Be over 18 years of age
Guided learning hours
6 hours
Total qualification time
10 hours
How long does it take?
This qualification can be completed as a one-day course
Assessment
Portfolio of evidence
Qualification specification
Please click here for the qualification specification
Learners
Any learners who are interested in finding out more about this qualification should contact Elysian UK.
Centres (Training Providers)
If you are interested in running this course as part of your curriculum, please contact us.
Registration fee for Centres from 1st September 2023
£60 per learner