Free Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments without travelling to a centre. The course covers what behaviour that challenges is, how to support positive behaviour, the role of effective communication, and how to reflect on and support those involved in incidents. It typically takes 11 months to complete. This is a free understanding behaviour that challenges course for adults aged 19 and over who live in England.
Who this course is for
Gain a detailed understanding of behaviour that challenges, including how to support positive behaviour, the importance of effective communication in managing behaviour and the role of reflection and support for those involved in incidents of behaviour that challenges. This nationally recognised qualification is ideal for learners who wish to develop an in-depth knowledge of behaviour that challenges in order to progress into related employment in health and social care. It is suitable for learners aged 19 or above.This course is delivered online. Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. All of our award-winning, online learning resources are of the highest quality and are designed to be engaging and interactive to keep you focused on your learning at all times.
Entry requirements
Learners must be aged 19+ and live in England to qualify for funding.
What you will learn
You'll understand what behaviour that challenges means and why it occurs.
You'll learn how to support positive behaviour in health and social care settings.
You'll explore how effective communication helps manage and reduce challenging behaviour.
You'll understand the importance of reflection after incidents of behaviour that challenges.
You'll learn how to support individuals and staff involved in such incidents.
You'll develop knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and person-centred approaches.
How you will learn
All study is online, so you can log in and learn when it suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from an assessor. There are no exams to sit in person.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College Hereford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: assisting adults with complex or challenging behaviour
Care assistant: providing day-to-day support in residential or community care
Mental health support worker: working alongside people with mental health needs
Learning disability support worker: supporting adults with learning disabilities
Community care worker: delivering outreach and support in people's homes
Behaviour support assistant: working in social care or education settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
Level 3 Award in Understanding Autism: builds specialist knowledge alongside behaviour support skills.
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: deepens understanding of mental health conditions relevant to behaviour support work.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering the full range of adult care practice.
