Accredited Qualifications in PBS

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT (PBS)

These E-LEARNING qualifications in Positive

Behaviour Support are designed to achieve WHOLE

Is values based

ORGANISATION training. They were launched

Is evidenced based

around 7 years ago and have over 2000

Is person-centred

candidates enrolled across the UK, Europe and

Australasia, from over 100 organisations

Understands the reasons for challenging behaviour

including the British Psychological Society.

Improves the environment reducing challenging behaviour

Improves the persons skills and quality of life

They are accredited by Pearson, the awarding

Keeps people and carers safe

body, under their BTEC Edexcel customised

Reduces the use of restrictive practices

qualifications.

Is recommended by the Department of Health & Skills for Care

The aim of the courses is to develop a POSITIVE AND PROACTIVE WORKFORCE by

disseminating knowledge and skills in PBS as recommended by UK Governments.

Theory Practice Apply

Professional

QCF 5

Diploma

A blended learning experience: theory via audio, video

360 hrs

For practice leaders

and interactive tutorial; simulated practice via case

at clinical

studies linear and branching scenarios; application via

psychologist,

structured work-based activities, supported by practice

behaviour specialist,

supervisors and mentors.

psychiatrist & senior

practitioner levels

Contents include:
Contemporary service values
Person-Centred Planning

Professional

Understanding challenging behaviour

QCF 4

Certificate
For practice leaders

Functional Analysis
Mental health issues

240 hrs

at senior and first-

Primary prevention

line manager, care

Active Support

manager, teacher

Communication

and specialist nurse

levels

Skill teaching
Secondary prevention
Reactive Strategies
Managing PBS

Advanced
Certificate

Goodness of Fit

QCF 3

For practitioners at

Training Carers
Positive Monitoring

170 hrs

support worker,

Periodic Service Review

health care support

Monitoring effectiveness

worker, classroom

Troubleshooting

assistant levels and

parents

All three courses cover these topics, with the extent and
depth of learning increasing through the higher levels,
reflecting professional roles and responsibilities in PBS.

BENEFITS OF E-LEARNING
Flexible to suit all learning styles

CANDIDATES VIEWS
Significant Increases in staff knowledge
Totally flexible

Not dependent on start dates

learning that I
could put into
practice

Accessible at all times and places

It equipped me
with the tools
to be more
effective in my
role

Cost effective
Minimal release from the workplace

An essential tool when

working with
challenging behaviour

Delivers consistent quality

Not dependent on tutor availability
Not dependent on student group size
Provides a rich learning environment

participant views

active participation
relevant content
interesting content
clear teaching
aims met
clear aims
0

Interactive and stimulating

Being able to

Positively

access the

Brilliant
System

multidimensional methods

Enables safe practice scenarios

PBS a

20

40

60

80

course at home
was excellent

100

% agreement

Assessed online

For further information contact Joanne.wheeler@wales.nhs.uk