Free Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course Online – Total Training Provision

CostFREE
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course is fully funded, so there is no cost to eligible learners.

Behaviour that challenges can stem from many causes, including anxiety, learning disabilities, dementia, neglect, or abuse. The course builds your understanding of why this behaviour occurs and how to support people who display it. Topics include the effects of challenging behaviour and how to respond appropriately in health, social care, and education settings. The course typically takes 8 weeks to complete.

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

Who this course is for

There are lots of reasons why someone’s behaviour might be challenging - anxiety, neglect, abuse, learning disabilities, dementia, to mention just a few. If you want to gain a better understanding of challenging behaviour and how to support individuals who display it, this online qualification is a great way to build your knowledge.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what behaviour that challenges means and why it occurs.
  • You'll explore the range of factors that can trigger challenging behaviour, including anxiety, disability, and trauma.
  • You'll learn how challenging behaviour affects individuals, families, and support workers.
  • You'll develop strategies for responding to and supporting individuals who display challenging behaviour.
  • You'll build knowledge relevant to health, social care, and education settings.

How you will learn

You'll study online through weekly sessions. Learning is delivered via Microsoft Teams, so you can join from home or anywhere with an internet connection. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge checks completed online. There are no exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Total Training Provision 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, helps individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Autism support worker, works with autistic individuals in care or education.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with additional or complex needs in schools.
  • Healthcare support worker, assists clinical staff in community or residential 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 Certificate in Understanding Autism, deepens specialist knowledge for those working with autistic individuals.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a broader qualification that supports entry into a range of care roles.

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