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Career Area: Education and Training
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-522-3
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
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Autism Technician Programs

The Autism Technician technical diploma program prepares qualified individuals to work directly with persons with autism in a variety of settings including home and school. Duties include collecting and examining data; implementing strategies and techniques to promote educational and social success; and providing vocational and functional living skills support for persons with autism. The Autism technical diploma is designed for behavior technicians, line therapists, child care teachers, paraeducators, teachers, parents, relatives and caregivers. The Autism Technician technical diploma includes hours in a practicum placement directly working with persons with autism.

Autism Technician Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
CVTC Autism Technician at CVTC
Waukesha County Autism Technician at Waukesha County

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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