Challenging Behaviour
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
12 weeks, the course is scheduled to run online 1 evening a week, Wednesday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Entry Requirements
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme.
Mature applicants with relevant life and work experience.
Must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Must be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Further information
Check out the next start date / enrolment of part-time courses via the Kerry College website
(https://kerrycollege.ie/part-time-courses/) or www.fetchcourses.ie
€200.
A fee waiver is in place for applicants in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment. You can check your fee waiver eligibility with Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), INTREO or your Local Employment Service (LES) office.
Course overview
This course is designed to equip the learner with knowledge and skills in supporting individuals with learning disability who present with challenging behaviour.
What will I study?
Define the concept of "challenging behaviour"
Identify inappropriate behaviour presented by an individual with intellectual disability
Describe behaviour in observable, measurable terms
List the goals of Positive Behaviour Support
Explain how internal factors, related to a person's health and well being, can underlie challenging behaviour
Explain how external factors related to the environment and the reactions to behaviour, can underlie challenging behaviour
Define the terms "positive reinforcement", "negative reinforcement", "antecedent" and "setting events"
Recognise examples of positive and negative reinforcement of inappropriate or challenging behaviour in daily situations in the lives of people with intellectual disability
Recognise examples in the daily lives of people with intellectual disability, where inappropriate or challenging behaviour is being maintained by the setting events and antecedents prior to the behaviour
Demonstrate how the parts of the Antecedent, Behaviour Consequence (ABC) model work together
Use an ABC chart for recording observations of inappropriate or challenging behaviour
Gather and record information about an individual with intellectual disability that can be used in the analysis of challenging behaviour and development of a support plan
Distinguish between inappropriate behaviour and challenging behaviour
Describe the challenging behaviour presented by an individual with intellectual disability in terms that are observable and measurable
Outline the typical strategies used by staff and carers for dealing with inappropriate behaviour
Outline the values underpinning Positive Behaviour Support
Evaluate how well the goals and values of the Positive Behaviour Support model fit in with the policies of a service provider relating to challenging behaviour
Discuss how challenging behaviour can be reinforced both positively
and negatively
Explain why negative reinforcement and punishment are not used in the Positive Behaviour Support model
Outline the guidelines for selecting skills to teach
Discuss a range of characteristics that promote positive environments.
5N1706 Challenging Behaviour
What is the certification?
QQI Level 5 Minor Award Certificate in Challenging Behaviour (5N1706).
Contact Caroline at Night Course Admissions on 066 714 9600.
email: caroline.pull@kerrycollege.ie