Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Level 2 Certificate
This free qualification is designed to increase learners’ awareness and understanding of behaviour that challenges and its effects.
Fully-funded via the UK Government in the form of the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Endorsed by CIMPSA.
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.
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 1 qualification in healthcare, social care, childcare or supporting learning.
In the UK alone, there are 30,000 people with a severe learning disability whose behaviour can challenge.
However, behaviour that challenges is not limited to people with learning disabilities, which is why it is vital to raise awareness and understanding of this type of behaviour and its effects.
This free course will equip learners with a detailed understanding of behaviour that challenges, including how to support positive behaviour, the importance of effective communication in managing behaviour, and the role of reflection and support for those involved in incidents of behaviour that challenges
Learners must achieve all of the mandatory units:
In this unit learners will gain an understanding of how behaviour can be perceived as challenging.
They will investigate the underlying issues that affect behaviour and the impact it can have on others.
In this unit learners will gain an understanding of how to identify behavioural changes and triggers that may escalate behaviour.
They will then investigate how strategies and support plans can promote positive behaviour. Legislation that protects the rights of the individual will also be investigated.
In this unit learners will gain an understanding of the impact communication can have on the management of behaviour that challenges.
They will investigate the role of positive reinforcement and techniques to de-escalate behaviour.
They will also gain an understanding of referral services available to support themselves and the individual.
In this unit learners will gain an understanding of the importance of reflection following an incident of behaviour that challenges.
They’ll understand the consequences of their actions and how to maintain their own wellbeing.
Gain a nationally recognised level 2 accredited certificate.
Been in the UK or EU for three years for purposes other than study.
19+ at the start of the academic year.
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Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
Level 2 Certificate
Level 2 Certificate
Level 2 Certificate
Level 2 Certificate
Level 2 Certificate
Level 2 Certificate
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