Graduate Certificate in Business [London]

Northumbria University, Newcastle

The Advanced Diploma in Leading Positive Behavioural Support in organisations, develops knowledge, understanding and competence in using PBS. It also enables the facilitation of practice-based learning, competency assessment and ongoing supervision of others within their own organisation providing support to those with learning disability and/or autism with or at risk of behaviours that challenge. The programme is provided at 2 levels to offer flexibility to those who lead or manage staff, who may have differing academic profiles and entry levels. At each level, the student will engage with, critically analyse, and evaluate the theory of PBS as an approach. Students will understand and apply the core concepts in practice, critically reflecting on their own practice and that of others in contributing to functional behaviour assessment, and the factors that may influence behaviour. Students will collect and synthesise data, drawing conclusions regarding behaviour (formulation) and develop, implement, and critically evaluate behaviour support plans. Students will develop expert knowledge in PBS and be assessed in theory and in practice. Students will develop knowledge and skills in developing and assessing the proficiency of others within their organisation and giving constructive feedback and support using a coaching approach. Students will provide ongoing supervision to team members who are using a PBS approach in practice Programme Aims To develop knowledge in the principles and theory underpinning positive behavioural support To develop competence in completing functional behaviour assessment, implementing, and evaluating positive behavioural support plans To develop competence in leading positive behavioural support Course Structure The programmes are made up of 3 modules each worth 20 credits, totalling 60 credits, delivered over 12 months. They will be delivered via blended learning, which involves remote delivery, university-based contact days, on-line supported learning, guided study, practice-based learning & competency assessment, and academic assessment. On successful completion of this programme, participants will achieve an Advanced Diploma (level 6) or Post Graduate Certificate (level 7).