Overview
This part-time Level 8 Certificate supports family carers to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to understand, assess, and respond effectively to challenging behaviour. The course explores the causes of challenging behaviour and introduces evidence-based, non-aversive approaches through the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model.
Participants will be supported to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans, while reflecting on ethical responsibility, self-awareness, and best practice in real-world care settings.
Who is this course for?
This course is particularly suited to:
Family carers
Individuals supporting people who present with challenging behaviour
Carers seeking to develop skills in assessment and positive behaviour support
Learners looking for a part-time, supported learning option
What you will learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Recognise and understand the causes of challenging behaviour
Conduct comprehensive behaviour assessments
Design multi-component Positive Behaviour Support Plans
Implement, review, and evaluate behaviour support plans
Apply ethical, evidence-based, and non-aversive approaches to behaviour support
Course details
- Start date: 17th September 2026
- Finish Date: 10th December 2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Schedule: 6.30pm – 9.30pm
- Mode of delivery: Online
- Level: Level 8
- 10 credit module
- Fees: Free – fully funded by the Supporting Family Carers Across Ireland project
Entry requirements
All applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to request that applicants attend an interview to determine suitability for the programme
How to apply
Please note: This programme is now full.
