Certificate in the Management of a Positive Behavioural Culture

This course is aimed at supervisors and managers of human services for people labelled as challenging. It is also suitable for people aspiring to those roles.

The Certificate in Management of a Positive Behaviour Culture is an accredited programme that focuses on how to utilise and effectively manage Positive Behaviour Support in a way that will allow your team to:

• Manage behaviours that may limit opportunities to be part of the community; and,
• Allow the people they support to enjoy everyday relationships and activities

The course also explores management tools that can be used to ensure that key outcomes are delivered and maintained.

Successful completion leads to the award of a Certificate in the Management of a Positive Behavioural Culture. This is a QQI approved Special Purpose Level 7 award.

The course uses a ‘blended’ approach which combines online learning, virtual tutorials and face to face workshops.

Our online learning materials are explicitly designed to accommodate the pressures that come with trying to balance work, life and learning. They make it possible to build study time around your work schedule. These are accessible through our learning centre which provides a platform for you to study, collaborate and communicate with your fellow learners. Regular online tutorials will expand your knowledge of the topic and answer any questions you have as you study.

Each workshop focuses on extending your understanding of the subject matter and helping you apply it in your working practice. The one-day session will be led by a subject matter expert who also has extensive experience in providing coaching/training to people working in the human services and non-profit sector.

Contents

The course is built around two modules.

Module 1: Supporting a Person Labelled as Challenging

The first module will provide you with the knowledge, skills and ability to generate a multi-element behaviour support plan for an individual who has been labelled as challenging. You will learn to assess a person using a 3-part assessment programme and how to conduct a periodic service review. This is an internal quality management tool that is used to ensure the plan is:

◾Implemented in a consistent manner
◾Maintained over time

Learning how to identify staff skill requirements that are needed to implement the plan and maintain quality of service on an on-going basis is integral to this.

Module 2: Managing Other People

The second module concentrates on the managerial skills and competencies required to direct the implementation of a positive behavioural support plan that will lead to clear quality of life outcomes for an individual.

You will learn to perform a periodic service review that is dependent on knowing how to:

◾Identify performance standards
◾Monitor staff performance in pursuit of these
◾Provide effective feedback to a staff team about their performance

You will also learn how to foster a positive, supportive environment for both other service users and the staff team.

Qualification

The course is certified as a Level 7 Special Purpose Award (20 credits) by QQI. Successful participants will receive a Certificate in the Management of a Positive Behavioural Culture.

To find out more, contact Conor at cmurray@opentrainingcollege.com, or express your interest via the Online Application Centre at opentrainingcollege.com.