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Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course Online – South Bank Colleges

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact South Bank Colleges for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your other commitments. Fees may vary depending on your circumstances, so it is worth checking with South Bank Colleges directly.

The course covers why people display challenging behaviour and how to respond effectively. You will explore the impact on individuals, families, and support workers, and learn practical strategies for managing and reducing challenging behaviour. It typically takes around 8 weeks to complete.

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

Who this course is for

In the UK alone, there are 30,000 people with a severe learning disability whose behaviour can challenge. However, behaviour that challenges is not limited to people with learning disabilities, which is why it is vital to raise awareness and understanding of this type of behaviour and its effects.This nationally-recognised qualification will help you to gain a detailed understanding of behaviour that challenges, including how to support positive behaviour, the importance of effective communication in managing behaviour, and the role of reflection and support for those involved in incidents of behaviour that challenges.Whether you are looking to take your first steps towards a rewarding career in a health or social care-based role; would like to develop specialist skills for your current position; or work in an educational setting and would like to increase your in-depth understanding; this course can give you the knowledge and confidence to support individuals with behaviour that can challenge.This is an online course taught over 4-8 weeks, meaning you can choose when and where you study. It offers you the flexibility to fit your studies around your existing work, training, or home-life commitments, whilst achieving agreed deadlines set by you and your tutor.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) at grade D or 3 or above, or Level 1 vocational qualification, or Level 1 qualification in English.Additional Information: If you do not hold a suitable Level 1 qualification, or cannot provide evidence of one, you may still be able to enrol on this course following an initial assessment to test your level of literacy in English.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what challenging behaviour is and why it occurs.
  • You'll explore the factors that can trigger or influence challenging behaviour.
  • You'll learn how challenging behaviour affects the individual, their family, and support staff.
  • You'll develop strategies for responding to and managing challenging behaviour.
  • You'll understand the importance of person-centred approaches in support settings.
  • You'll recognise the legal and ethical responsibilities of those working with individuals who display challenging behaviour.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials in your own time. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete and submit online. There are no exams. You work at your own pace within the 8-week timeframe.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Bank Colleges will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports adults with daily living in care homes or the community.
  • Support worker, works with individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Autism support worker, provides specialist support to autistic individuals.
  • Teaching assistant, assists in schools or specialist educational settings.
  • Residential support worker, provides care in residential or supported living services.
  • Community support worker, helps individuals live independently in the community.

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 Understanding Autism, builds specialist knowledge for those supporting autistic individuals.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, broadens your knowledge for roles in mental health support settings.
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