Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course Online – Poole Adult Learning Centre

Cost£165.00
Duration24 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. The course takes around 24 weeks to complete.

You'll explore why people display behaviour that challenges, and how to respond safely and effectively. Topics include the causes of challenging behaviour, communication strategies, and how to support individuals with conditions such as autism or learning disabilities. The course is relevant to roles in care, education, and support settings.

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

Who this course is for

This course is designed to support 19+ learners progress into employment or further learning, depending on your own needs and interests.

You will need good IT skills and access to a computer, laptop or tablet with regular and reliable internet connection. This can be at home, at work, or in a library. You can check the suitability of this course for a preferred career path or route to employment by looking at various job profiles on the National Careers Service website https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/.

There is an expectation that if you enrol on this course, you are willing to commit fully to the period of time involved in this course, the associated home study and the assessed work required, and intend to sit the examination if applicable. You should consider your readiness to commit to study and we have a study support toolbox to help you with this: https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/toolbox/

English language skills at Level 1 are required. You will be asked to complete an online assessment in English after submitting a course application.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the factors that can lead to behaviour that challenges.
  • You'll explore how conditions such as autism and learning disabilities can affect behaviour.
  • You'll learn communication approaches that help reduce challenging behaviour.
  • You'll understand how to support individuals in a person-centred way.
  • You'll recognise the impact of challenging behaviour on individuals, families, and carers.
  • You'll learn how to respond to incidents safely and appropriately.
  • You'll understand relevant legislation and duty of care in support settings.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks submitted online. You'll need good IT skills and regular access to a computer, laptop, or tablet with a reliable internet connection. This can be at home, at work, or at a library.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a computer, laptop, or tablet with a reliable internet connection. Poole Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supporting adults with daily living in residential or home care settings.
  • Support worker, helping individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Teaching assistant, supporting pupils with challenging behaviour in schools.
  • Autism support worker, working one-to-one with autistic individuals in care or education.
  • Behaviour support assistant, helping schools and services manage challenging behaviour.
  • Community support worker, assisting vulnerable adults in community-based settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those moving into senior care or supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into a teaching or training role.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Autism, for deeper specialist knowledge working with autistic individuals.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a broader qualification covering the wider care sector.

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