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Free Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course Online – Academy Transformation Trust Further Education

CostFREE
Duration130 hours
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, around your existing commitments.

The course covers why challenging behaviour occurs and how to respond effectively. You'll explore factors such as anxiety, learning disabilities, dementia, neglect, and abuse. It looks at practical strategies for supporting people in care and education settings. The course takes around 130 hours of study in total.

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

Who this course is for

Challenging behaviour is the causing increasing concern today as many individuals have increasing levels of stress and uncertainty in their lives. This behaviour can be due to factors such as anxiety, neglect, abuse, learning disabilities, and conditions like dementia.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key causes of challenging behaviour, including anxiety, neglect, and learning disabilities.
  • You'll explore how conditions such as dementia and autism can affect behaviour.
  • You'll learn how to recognise and interpret different types of challenging behaviour.
  • You'll develop strategies for responding to challenging behaviour safely and calmly.
  • You'll understand the importance of person-centred approaches in care and support settings.
  • You'll learn how to record and report behaviour in line with best practice.
  • You'll explore the impact of challenging behaviour on individuals, families, and support workers.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is by written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor reviews it. There are no exams to sit in person.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Academy Transformation Trust Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports adults with day-to-day living in care settings.
  • 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 children or adults in residential care.
  • Community support worker, assists vulnerable people 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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