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 takes around 10 hours to complete. You'll build a solid understanding of why challenging behaviour occurs and how it is managed in health, social care, and education settings. This free understanding behaviour that challenges course for adults is a practical starting point if you're moving into or already working in care or education.
Who this course is for
This course 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. Anyone who currently works in education or health and social care settings would also benefit from the course. This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 or above.
What you will learn
You'll understand what behaviour that challenges means and how it is defined in care and education contexts.
You'll explore the factors that can cause or contribute to challenging behaviour.
You'll learn how challenging behaviour affects individuals, families, and those who support them.
You'll understand approaches used to support people who display behaviour that challenges.
You'll recognise the importance of person-centred approaches in managing challenging behaviour.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of those working with individuals who display challenging behaviour.
How you will learn
The course is delivered entirely online through IOW College. You'll complete written assignments or knowledge-based assessments to demonstrate your understanding. Work is submitted online and marked by assessors. Because the course is self-paced, you can study when it suits you across the 10 hours of learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. IOW College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults or children with complex needs
Support worker: working with individuals in residential or community settings
Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical teams in health settings
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with behavioural needs in schools
Learning support assistant: working with students who need additional help
Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in care settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the main qualification for senior support and care roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a teaching or training role in care or education.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering day-to-day practice in adult social care settings.
