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Free Level 2 Behaviour that Challenges Course Online – Northampton College Main Campus

CostFREE
Duration10 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. You study at your own pace, so the course fits around work, family, or other commitments. Over 10 weeks, you'll explore why people display challenging behaviour, including the role of anxiety, learning disabilities, neglect, and conditions like dementia. You'll look at practical ways to support individuals and manage behaviour in health, social care, and education settings. A short English assessment is part of the enrolment process.

Who this course is for

Anyone currently working or wishing to work in education or health and social care.

Challenging behaviour is causing concern today as many individuals have increasing levels of stress and anxiety 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 course is ideal if you have an interest in interest in mental health challenges and/or how people can be affected by disabilities or difficult experiences. As well as supporting people that are seeking to improve their skills to help individuals, this course is also very useful for those looking to further personal and professional development.

Entry requirements

Living in the UK for 3 years. Over 19+ by 31.08 in the academic year you wish to study. You should not be currently enrolled on an apprenticeship. Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection An email account that you regularly check and/or a phone so that we can keep in contact with you. You need to pass a short English assessment You will need to demonstrate that you have sufficient time to study as it is expected that you will achieve within 6-10 weeks.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the main causes of challenging behaviour, including anxiety, abuse, neglect, and learning disabilities.
  • You'll explore how conditions such as dementia can affect behaviour.
  • 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 develop knowledge of strategies used in health, social care, and education settings.
  • You'll understand your responsibilities when responding to challenging behaviour.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online. You work through study materials at your own pace and complete written assignments or assessments to demonstrate your understanding. You'll need regular access to a computer and a reliable internet connection. Northampton College Main Campus will keep in contact by email or phone throughout your studies.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a computer with a reliable internet connection and an email account you check regularly. A phone number so the centre can contact you is also required. Northampton College Main Campus will confirm anything else before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults with complex or challenging behaviour
  • Support worker: working with people with learning disabilities
  • Healthcare assistant: in NHS or community health settings
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with behavioural needs in schools
  • Residential support worker: in care homes or supported living
  • Mental health support worker: helping people manage anxiety and distress
  • Early years practitioner: working with children displaying challenging behaviour

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 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a teaching or training role in health and social care.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: builds on your knowledge of behaviour with a focus on mental health conditions and support.
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