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Free Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course Online – University Centre Somerset

CostFREE
Duration26 weeks
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, fitting learning around your work and home life. The course is free for 16 to 18 year olds. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply.

The course covers why people display challenging behaviour, how to respond safely and supportively, and strategies to reduce and manage it. You will explore the needs behind behaviour, communication approaches, and how to support individuals with dignity. Topics are relevant to care, education, and support settings. The course typically takes 26 weeks to complete.

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

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the reasons why people display behaviour that challenges.
  • You'll learn how to recognise and respond to challenging behaviour safely.
  • You'll understand the needs and communication difficulties that can drive difficult behaviour.
  • You'll develop strategies to reduce and manage challenging behaviour.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with respect and dignity.
  • You'll understand relevant legislation and duty of care in support settings.
  • You'll reflect on your own role and its impact on the people you support.

How you will learn

You study online, working through written materials and activities at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from a tutor. There are no exams. You can study when it suits you, without attending a classroom.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supporting adults with daily living in care homes or the community.
  • Support worker, helping people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Teaching assistant, supporting pupils with behavioural or additional needs in school.
  • Autism support worker, working one-to-one with autistic children or adults.
  • Residential support worker, providing care in supported living settings.
  • Learning support assistant, helping students manage behaviour in college settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those working in social care and aiming for senior roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into a teaching or training role.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which broadens your knowledge across the wider care sector.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism, for those specialising in autism support.
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