Distance Learning - Behaviour That Challenges (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

There are lots of reasons why someone’s behaviour might be challenging – anxiety, neglect, abuse, learning disabilities, dementia, to mention just a few. If you want to gain a better understanding of challenging behaviour and how to support individuals who display it, this online qualification is a great way to build your knowledge. You will learn about what ‘behaviour that challenges’ means, why some people display this behaviour and the impact it can have. You'll also gain insight into how to support positive behaviour, the importance of communication and how to manage challenging behaviour.

• What is meant by the term 'behaviour that challenges'?
• How to recognise changes in individuals that may indicate an episode of challenging behaviour
• The importance of non-verbal and effective communication, and the management of behavioural challenges
• How reflection on an incident can assist in managing future behaviour and for those involved in incidents of behaviours that challenge

If you choose to do this 15 week Level 2 course in understanding behaviour that challenges, it could lead to careers in Education and Childcare. This is especially useful for careers like;

Teaching Assistant (£11,500 to £23,000)
Nursery Worker (£14,000 to £24,000)
Learning Mentor (£14,500 to £25,000)

Understanding Behaviour that Challenges can assist in the inclusivity within the workplace. This can also make your CV stand out and can prove beneficial for many different job roles.

Please see the distance learning introductory page to check your eligibility: https://edc.ac.uk/study/distance-learning

• you can complete your course online, by paper or online with paper resources
• we'll process your enrolment, and a tutor will be assigned to support you through your course, their contact details are in the joining instruction email
• an email containing your joining instructions will be sent, this email will contain your start and end date, submission dates. If completing online you will be advised of the weblink and your unique username for you to log into the e-assessor portal. If completing by paper you will still receive a joining instruction email and your paper resources will be posted out to you.
• if you need any guidance on your course content please contact your tutor direct.
• you will receive text reminders throughout your course
• your feedback from your tutor will either be online via e-assessor (located in my portfolio) or via email if completing by paper.

The course starts when you have received your joining instruction email containing your start, submission target dates and tutor contact details..

You have 15 weeks from enrolling to complete your course, this duration includes tutor feedback, internal verification and processing and your first assessment is due within 6 weeks of your start date.