This course will equip you with essential knowledge and practical skills to manage and support individuals exhibiting challenging behaviour. It delves into the causes, triggers, and strategies for promoting positive behaviour, focusing on educational, healthcare, and care settings. Through interactive learning, including case studies, role-play, and group discussions, you will develop empathy, communication skills, and effective behaviour management techniques. Ideal for professionals in health, social care, and education, this course provides the tools to create safer, more inclusive environments.
Understanding Behaviour That Challenges
- Level: 2
- Qualification: Certificate
- Awarding body: Northern Council for Further Education (NCFE)
- Duration: Six weeks
- Course type: Short course
- Time of day: Evening
- When you'll study: Thursdays, 4.00pm - 6.00pm

What's it all about?
Course information
There are no specific entry requirements for this course. However, you may find it helpful if you’ve already achieved a level 1 qualification in healthcare, social care, childcare or supporting learning.
Upon successful completion, you may progress to a range of courses including the Certificate in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health.
Future careers
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Social Workers
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Social Services Managers and Directors
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Health Associate Professionals
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