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Free Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course Online

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start1 Aug 2027
Study modeFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life.

The course covers four units across two modules. You'll explore the common causes of challenging behaviour and how to support positive behaviour. You'll also study effective communication strategies and the role of reflection after incidents. Assessment is based on activities within the learning materials. There is no end test or exam. The course takes around one year to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges.

Who this course is for

Not everyone can attend regular classes. Flexible Learning means you can study at times and locations to suit you. More and more people are choosing to study on a Flexible Learning course to improve their general employability skills. The courses can be offered in a venue within the community and built around your training requirements. All our tutors are specialists in their vocational area and offer exceptionally high-quality one-to-one support. Whatever your background or experience, we believe there will be a programme of interest to you.

Funding eligibility criteria:

  • Candidate must be aged 19 or over on 31 August of current year
  • Residency � Ordinarily/legally resident in the UK on first day of learning
  • Home postcode must fall within the North East Combined Authority

Entry requirements

Learners must have a genuine interest in their chosen subject. This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to develop their understanding of how to deal with challenging behaviour, especially those who work in an educational setting or within health and social care. Learners do not have to be in employment to enrol on this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the common causes of behaviour that challenges
  • You'll learn how to support positive behaviour in others
  • You'll develop effective communication strategies for managing challenging situations
  • You'll understand the importance of reflection after incidents of challenging behaviour
  • You'll explore the impact of challenging behaviour on individuals and those who support them
  • You'll build knowledge relevant to educational and health and social care settings

How you will learn

You study through online learning materials that include information and activities. Assessment is based on those activities and materials. There is no end test or multiple-choice exam. You work through two modules covering four units in total. Support is available from specialist tutors on a one-to-one basis.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports adults with daily living in care settings.
  • Support worker, works with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with behavioural needs in schools.
  • Autism support worker, helps autistic individuals manage daily challenges.
  • Residential support worker, provides care in supported living environments.
  • Behaviour support assistant, works alongside teachers and care teams to manage challenging behaviour.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those moving into senior care roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into a teaching or training role.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism, builds specialist knowledge for working with autistic individuals.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, broadens your skills across the wider care sector.
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