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Free Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course Online – NCG Newcastle College Southwark College

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
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 life.

The course is free for eligible adults. You'll study over 12 weeks, working through materials online with support from a personal tutor. Topics include why challenging behaviour occurs, how to respond safely, and how to support people with conditions such as autism or dementia. You'll also look at communication strategies and the impact of environment on behaviour.

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

Who this course is for

Adults

Entry requirements

No formal qualifications but a good level of written English and maths is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the reasons behind challenging behaviour in care and support settings.
  • You'll learn how to respond to challenging behaviour safely and effectively.
  • You'll understand how conditions such as autism, dementia, and mental health difficulties can affect behaviour.
  • You'll develop communication strategies to support people who display challenging behaviour.
  • You'll examine how environment and relationships influence behaviour.
  • You'll learn about legislation and duty of care relevant to behaviour support.

How you will learn

You study entirely online using distance learning materials provided at the start of the course. A personal tutor supports you throughout and gives written feedback on the assessments you submit. You'll also have access to remote tutorial sessions. Assessment is through written assignments submitted to your tutor.

What you will need to bring

No specific materials are required. NCG Newcastle College Southwark College will confirm anything you need before you start. A good level of written English and maths is required, as the course involves reading materials and completing written assessments.

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.
  • Autism support worker, provides specialist support for autistic individuals.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with challenging behaviour in schools.
  • Residential support worker, provides care in residential or supported living settings.
  • Community support worker, assists vulnerable adults in their own homes.

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 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism, builds specialist knowledge alongside this qualification.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, deepens knowledge for roles in mental health support.
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