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Behaviour that Challenges

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  • Level: 2
  • Start Date: Throughout the year
  • Duration: 8-12 weeks based on 4 hours of study a week
  • Study Mode: Online Learning
  • Type: e-Learning

About the course

Challenging behaviour is causing increasing concern today, as many individuals have increasing levels of stress and uncertainty in their lives. This behaviour can be due to factors such as anxiety, neglect, abuse, learning disabilities and conditions like dementia. Understanding the causes of challenging behaviour is the first step towards finding ways to support individuals and manage their behaviour.

Why study?

  • Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
  • Improve your understanding of the reasons why individuals display behaviour that challenges and its impact
  • Further your personal and professional development
  • Be able to support individuals effectively
  • Learn at a time that suits you, without the need to attend College

What you will learn

  • Understand Behaviour That Challenges
  • Understand How to Support Positive Behaviour
  • Understand the Importance of Effective Communication and the Management of Behaviour That Challenges
  • Understand the Role of Reflection and Support for Those Involved in Incidents of Behaviour that Challenges

How much does it cost?

This course is free* to study if you are:

Aged 19 or over on 31st August 2024

  • Living in UK and meet the residency eligibility rules
  • Are not currently studying an apprenticeship

*Costs for adult programmes have changed. If you live in a devolved funding area you may have to pay for your programme. This includes residents of Greater Cambridge and Peterborough.

If you currently reside in any of the devolved authorities listed below (based on you home postcode) your study with Harlow College is not eligible for AEB funding and you may be required to pay tuition fees. You may be eligible for funding from other providers.

  • The Greater Manchester Combined Authority
  • The Liverpool City Region Combined 
  • The West of England Combined Authority
  • The West Midlands Combined Authority
  • The Tees Valley Combined Authority
  • The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
  • The Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Combined Authority
  • Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority
  • The West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Awarding Body

NCFE/CACHE

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