Free Level 2 Behaviour that Challenges Course in Northallerton

CostFREE
Duration12 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Triage Northallerton, part-time during the day, over 12 days. The course builds in-depth knowledge of behaviour that challenges and its effects on individuals and those around them. It covers why challenging behaviour occurs and how it can be understood and responded to in health, social care, and education settings. An initial assessment will confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed to increase learners’ awareness and understanding of behaviour that challenges and its effects.

By completing the qualification, learners will develop in-depth knowledge of behaviour that challenges which could support progression onto other appropriate qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care sector. It could be useful to learners working in education settings.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what behaviour that challenges means and how it is defined
  • You'll explore the factors that can cause or contribute to challenging behaviour
  • You'll learn how challenging behaviour affects individuals, families, and support workers
  • You'll develop knowledge of approaches used to understand and respond to challenging behaviour
  • You'll examine the role of communication in supporting people who display challenging behaviour
  • You'll consider the legal and ethical frameworks that apply in health, social care, and education settings

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Triage Northallerton. You'll work through the course part-time over 12 days. Assessment is based on written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete as you progress through the course. There are no exams. Your work is assessed against the NCFE qualification standards.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Triage Northallerton will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: assisting adults with complex or challenging behaviour
  • Care assistant: working in residential or community care settings
  • Learning disability support worker: supporting individuals in specialist care
  • Teaching assistant: working in schools or specialist education settings
  • Mental health support worker: providing day-to-day care and support
  • Behaviour support assistant: working in education or social care environments

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior support roles in health and social care.
  • Level 3 Award in Understanding Autism: builds specialist knowledge alongside this qualification.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: deepens knowledge relevant to behaviour that challenges in mental health contexts.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering the full range of care skills needed for employment.

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