Level 2 Behaviour that Challenges Course Online – Real Skills Training

Cost£564.20
Duration153 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. It builds in-depth knowledge of why challenging behaviour occurs, how it affects individuals, and how to respond effectively in health, social care, and education settings. The course takes around 153 hours to complete. It's particularly relevant if you already work in one of these sectors and want to deepen your understanding. Completing this level 2 understanding behaviour that challenges qualification could also support your move into relevant roles or further study.

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. This qualification would be valuable to learners already working in education and health and social care settings.

Entry requirements

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 1 qualification in healthcare, social care, childcare or supporting learning.

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and above.

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 how challenging behaviour affects individuals, families, and those who support them.
  • You'll understand approaches used to support people who display behaviour that challenges.
  • You'll develop knowledge of legislation, policies, and ethical considerations relevant to this area.
  • You'll recognise the importance of person-centred approaches in health and social care settings.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or workbook tasks that you complete and submit online. Real Skills Training will guide you through what's required before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Real Skills Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: assisting adults with complex or challenging needs
  • Care assistant: providing day-to-day support in residential or community care
  • Residential childcare worker: supporting vulnerable young people in care settings
  • Teaching assistant: helping pupils whose behaviour requires additional support
  • Mental health support worker: working alongside people with mental health conditions
  • Learning disability support worker: supporting adults or children with learning disabilities

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 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: deepens knowledge if you work with or want to work with people experiencing mental health conditions.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader practice-based qualification that covers day-to-day care work alongside the knowledge you've built here.

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