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Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course Online – Professional Development and Training

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. PDT lists a fee of £1,092 if you're not eligible. Contact PDT 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 work and home life. Funding may be available depending on your eligibility, so contact Professional Development and Training to check before you enrol.

The course covers why challenging behaviour occurs and how to respond to it effectively. You'll explore strategies for supporting people in health, social care, and education settings. Topics include communication approaches, risk assessment, and person-centred support. The course typically takes six months to complete.

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

Who this course is for

The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges is a nationally recognised qualification aimed at learners who work or are preparing to work in health, social care, education or related settings where an understanding of behaviour that challenges is important. This course is ideal for anyone wishing to build their skills, support others more effectively, and help create more positive care or learning environments.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entrance requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what behaviour that challenges means and why it occurs.
  • You'll explore the factors that can trigger or influence challenging behaviour.
  • You'll learn person-centred approaches to supporting individuals.
  • You'll develop strategies to de-escalate and respond to difficult situations.
  • You'll understand the importance of communication in reducing challenging behaviour.
  • You'll learn how to assess and manage risk in care and education settings.
  • You'll recognise the impact of challenging behaviour on individuals, families, and support staff.

How you will learn

You study through an online learning platform, working through materials at your own pace. A dedicated tutor supports you throughout the course. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. There are no exams to sit in person.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Professional Development and Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports adults with day-to-day living in care settings.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with additional or complex needs in schools.
  • Autism support worker, works with autistic individuals in care or education.
  • Residential support worker, provides care in residential or supported living settings.
  • Learning support assistant, assists students with behavioural or learning difficulties.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those working in social care who want to take on more responsibility.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into a teaching or training role.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism, builds specialist knowledge for those supporting autistic individuals.
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