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This FREE online course explores the concept of behaviour that challenges, including why people behave the way they do and develop skills to manage challenging behaviour in an appropriate way. Learn the causes and impact of challenging behaviours, providing both an individual or an employer with skills to proactively manage challenges and support positive behaviour. Skills in this provide employment opportunities in Health and Social Care roles as well as providing suitable training for those working in Education.
Unit 1: Understand behaviour that challenges
Learn about how behaviour can be perceived as challenging and discover the underlying issues that affect behaviour. Discover the impact challenging behaviour can have on others.
Unit 2: Understand how to support positive behaviour
Identify behavioural changes and triggers that may escalate behaviour. Consider strategies and support plans that can promote positive behaviour. Throughout this unit, gain an understanding of legislation that protects the rights of the individual.
Unit 3: Understand the importance of effective communication and the management of behaviour that challenges
Develop an understanding of the impact communication can have on the management of behaviour that challenges. Discover how positive reinforcement and other techniques can de-escalate behaviour.
Unit 4: Understand the role of reflection and support for those involved in incidents of behaviour that challenges
Learn the importance of reflection following an incident of behaviour that challenges. This unit focuses on understanding the consequences of your actions and how to maintain your own well-being.
Approximate Course Duration, 8 -12 weeks (based on an average of 10-15 hours of self study per week)
Please note that whilst our online courses are designed to be accessed at a time and a study pace to suit you and your existing commitments there are pre-set deadlines in place to ensure timely completion.
This qualification can be completed on either a desk top or mobile phone. There are no specific software requirements needed apart from a stable internet connection. On successful completion you will receive an E-certificate.
This course is aimed at those 19 years (as at 31st of the academic year you are applying for) and over.
When applying for one of our free courses you will be asked to supply a copy of your ID, which can be either a passport, driving licence, birth certificate or national identity card. If you were born outside the EU, you must have proof of residency status and you will need to provide a copy for our records. If you have declared you are in receipt of benefits or low wage you will also need to provide us with evidence of this.
Please note whilst there is no limit to the number of free courses you can complete, you can only study one free course at a time.
In some instances, fully funded applications are subject to postcode eligibility or prior attainment.
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Careers in the health, social care and early years industries are challenging but immensely rewarding, enabling you to make life-changing differences for the people and children you work with.
Health and Social Care
We offer support of teaching staff with industry experience, coupled with a fantastic set of facilities, including a full-sized training ward, and excellent placement and volunteering opportunities to build your skills and expertise.
Early Years
These courses focus on a range of key areas such as education, the care of young children, and physical health and emotional development. We are proud of our employer partnership with Tinies Nurseries, and our excellent progression opportunities too.
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