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Free Level 2 Behaviour that Challenges Course Online – Lincoln College Adult Education

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

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. It covers the causes of challenging behaviour, including anxiety, neglect, abuse, learning disabilities, and conditions such as dementia, and explores practical approaches to supporting individuals. The course typically takes 12 weeks. You'll come away with a solid understanding of behaviour that challenges and how to respond to it effectively.

Who this course is for

Challenging behaviour is 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. Understanding the causes of challenging behaviour is the first step towards finding ways to support individuals and manage their behaviour.

This qualification aims to explore possible causes which could explain why people behave as they do, helping you to develop your understanding and deal with these situations in an appropriate way. You will look at the impact and possible justification for these behaviours, considering what the root cause could be. This course will equip you with pro-active strategies to support positive behaviour.

Suitable for:

This course would support anyone working with young adults or adults in situations where challenging behaviour may be seen such as education or health and social care roles.

Course units:

  • Unit 1: Understand how to recognise that an individual's behaviour has the potential to intensify
  • Unit 2: Understand legislation and support relevant to behaviour that challenges
  • Unit 3: Understand how to prepare to manage an incident of behaviour that challenges
  • Unit 4: Understand how to manage a situation when an individual is acting in a challenging manner
  • Unit 5: Understand own role in providing support following an incident of behaviour that challenges

You will ideally need to have access to Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Publisher and PowerPoint as you may need to download and edit documents for your online course.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but this course is ideal for anyone wishing to understand behaviour that challenges. This course is funded through the College's Adult Education Budget. You must be 19 or older on the first day and duration of the course and not live in a devolved area.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the causes of challenging behaviour, including anxiety, neglect, abuse, and learning disabilities.
  • You'll understand how conditions such as dementia can contribute to behaviour that challenges.
  • You'll learn approaches for supporting individuals who display challenging behaviour.
  • You'll examine the impact of challenging behaviour on individuals, families, and care workers.
  • You'll identify strategies for de-escalating and managing difficult situations.
  • You'll consider the ethical and legal responsibilities involved in supporting people with challenging behaviour.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based questions that you complete and submit online. Lincoln College Adult Education will guide you through what's required before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lincoln College Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: assisting adults with complex or challenging needs
  • Care assistant: providing day-to-day support in residential or community settings
  • Learning disability support worker: working with adults with learning disabilities
  • Dementia care worker: supporting individuals living with dementia
  • Mental health support worker: helping people manage mental health challenges
  • Community care worker: delivering outreach support in people's homes

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the main qualification for senior support roles and team leader positions in adult social care.
  • Level 3 Award in Understanding Autism: builds specialist knowledge if you work with autistic adults or children.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: deepens your understanding of mental health conditions and support approaches.

These qualifications open doors to more senior roles and higher pay in health and social care.

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