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  • PLR2ODL045(2526)

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Eligibility for FREE Level 2 Distance Learning Courses

  • Aged 19 or over as of the current academic year
  • Be resident in England and live in a postcode area that is eligible for funding
  • Settled status in the UK**
  • Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started an application for one.

**Funding isn’t available for Skilled Worker visas, Student visas, Graduate visas, Sponsorship (skilled/seasonal) visas, or any visa with a study restriction.

  • How much does it cost?

    This course is currently being offered free of charge. If, however, the learner withdraws early without completing the course, a charge may be incurred to cover the cost of the course materials.

  • Who is it 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. It could be useful to learners working in education settings.

  • Entry Requirements

    There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. 

  • What does the course involve?

    The qualification is made up of four mandatory units:

    • 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 is the course assessed?

    To achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour That Challenges, learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the units detailed in the qualification specification.

    You are required to successfully complete four mandatory units.

    A formal assessment is completed at the end of each module and submitted to us for marking.

  • Further Information

    You can study this course online via the e-assessor learning portal or work from a paper-based resource pack and submit your assessments for marking by word document or handwritten. Our support staff and assessors are on hand to guide and help you throughout your qualification.

    All materials comprise of high-quality activity workbooks. These materials have been officially endorsed by the relevant awarding organisation as meeting the requirements of the qualifications. Learners will be provided with all the necessary workbooks to complete the programme and will have the opportunity to work through a series of reflective tasks and activities designed to reinforce the learning process and test their knowledge. 

  • What do I do next?

    If you are interested in enrolling on this course, please complete the postcode checker above and (if your postcode is eligible) click on the "Apply" button. 

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