Free Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers why people display challenging behaviour. You'll explore how to respond safely and supportively. Topics include communication, mental health, autism, and person-centred approaches. The course takes around one year to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the reasons behind challenging behaviour in care and support settings.
  • You'll learn how to respond to behaviour in a safe, calm, and respectful way.
  • You'll study how communication difficulties can lead to challenging behaviour.
  • You'll develop knowledge of autism and how it affects behaviour.
  • You'll understand the role of mental health in behaviour that challenges.
  • You'll learn about person-centred approaches to supporting individuals.
  • You'll examine legislation and safeguarding relevant to challenging behaviour.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Furness College Channelside Campus. Assessment is through written assignments and workbooks. There are no formal exams. Your work is assessed against the qualification criteria set by NCFE.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports adults with daily living in care homes or in the community.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Autism support worker, provides specialist support for autistic individuals.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with behavioural or additional needs in schools.
  • Residential support worker, works with young people or adults in residential settings.
  • Community support worker, assists vulnerable adults to live independently.

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 support or train others.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism, builds specialist knowledge for autism support roles.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care, a broader qualification covering adult care practice.

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