21/08/2026
NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN SELF-HARM AND SU***DE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
The knowledge individuals you will gain through this training can be applied to a broad range of personal and professional situations.
You will explore many issues and topics and investigate the triggers which might cause someone to self-harm or attempt su***de, how to approach someone who may be self-harming or considering su***de, and the role of conversation in the prevention of self-harm and su***de as well as much more.
You will study:
• Introduction to su***de and self-harm awareness.
• Principles of su***de and self-harm prevention
• Recognising the signs of su***de and self-harm in individuals
• Support for individuals when dealing with grief after su***de
Apply online:
https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/courses/self-harm-and-su***de-awareness-and-prevention-tquk-level-2-certificate-distance-learning-ma170ar0l1/
Providing you are over 19, all our Level 2 courses are free. These courses last up to 16 weeks and you can start them at any point throughout the year, and complete them in your own free time.
21/08/2026
We offer both Level 2 and Level 3 Certificates in the Principles of Dementia Care
20/08/2026
NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
Are you a support system for individuals to make informed choices by providing recommendations and direction to empower decision making?
This qualification aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the key principles of information, advice or guidance and applying these within your own context. The objectives of this qualification are to prepare you for further training and to support a role where you may give initial information, advice or guidance to others.
You will study:
• Information, advice or guidance in practice
• Developing interaction skills for information, advice or guidance
• Signposting and referral in information, advice or guidance
• Information, advice or guidance – context
• Skills for advice providers
• Managing information
Apply online:
https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/courses/information-advice-guidance-ncfe-level-2-certificate-distance-learning-ldf192/
Providing you are over 19, all our Level 2 courses are free. These courses last up to 16 weeks and you can start them at any point throughout the year, and complete them in your own free time.
20/08/2026
Make a difference in care and support 💜
Our FREE distance learning courses in Adult & Child Care are available now.
Build your knowledge and help support individuals and families—start today through the link below 👇
🔗 https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/study/adult-students/distance-learning-courses/
19/08/2026
NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING THE SAFE HANDLING OF MEDICATION WITHIN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
This course supports individuals working within health and social care to gain knowledge and understanding for handling medication safely for individuals using their service. This will also support individuals wishing to learn more about the safety requirements for handling medication but are not yet employed in the sector, there are some specific work-related questions which will require additional independent research to meet the criteria for workplace settings.
You will study:
• Understand medication and prescriptions
• Supply, storage and disposal of medication
• Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication
• Record-keeping and audit processes for medication administration and storage
To find out more or apply online, please use the link below:
https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/courses/understanding-the-safe-handling-of-medication-in-health-social-care-ncfe-level-2-certificate-in-health-social-care-distance-learning-ldf183/
Providing you are over 19, all our Level 2 courses are free. These courses last up to 16 weeks and you can start them at any point throughout the year, and complete them in your own free time.
19/08/2026
Happy World Humanitarian Day! ❤️🩹Today’s all about raising awareness and appreciating aid workers in the times of humanitarian world crises.
The role of humanitarian aid is to provide materials, food and more to those who are affected by natural disasters or wars/ conflicts.
Did you know it is getting increasingly more dangerous for these wonderful people? Due to conflict recent years have been the deadliest on record for the aid community.
Read more at… https://www.unicef.org/careers/working-humanitarian-emergencies
Climate change has a massive impact on people’s life’s and is an increasing reason for the aid community’s work. For example, individuals/ families are being forced to relocate.
Our NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change & Environmental Awareness course allows you to gain knowledge on environmental protection, understanding waste management and more.
Please use the link below to find more information and to apply.
https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/courses/understanding-climate-change-environmental-awareness-ncfe-level-2-certificate-distance-learning-ma106ar0l1/
Providing you are over 19, all our Level 2 courses are free. These courses last up to 16 weeks, and you can start them at any point throughout the year and complete them in your own free time.
18/08/2026
NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN LEAN ORGANISATION MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
This qualification will develop your understanding of lean organisation techniques in business. You will understand business improvement tools and techniques and learn how to work effectively in a business team. You will develop valuable transferable skills which employers can draw on to support the improvement of business performance.
You will study:
• Lean organisation techniques in business
• Business improvement tools and techniques
• Working in business teams
Apply online:
https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/courses/lean-organisation-management-techniques-ncfe-level-2-certificate-distance-learning-ldf200/
Providing you are over 19, all our Level 2 courses are free. These courses last up to 16 weeks and you can start them at any point throughout the year, and complete them in your own free time.
18/08/2026
Make a difference in a greener future 🌱
Our FREE Green Energy distance learning course is available now.
Build your knowledge and gain essential skills for a sustainable future—start today through the link below 👇
🔗 https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/courses/green-energy-distance-learning-ma195ar0l1/
17/08/2026
NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOUR THAT CHALLENGES
By studying this course, you will gain an understanding of how behaviour can be perceived as challenging. You will investigate the underlying issues that affect behaviour and the impact it can have on others. You will learn how to identify behavioural changes and triggers that may escalate behaviour. You will then investigate how strategies and support plans can promote positive behaviour. Legislation that protects the rights of the individual will also be investigated. You will gain an understanding of the impact communication can have on the management of behaviour that challenges. You will investigate the role of positive reinforcement and techniques to de-escalate behaviour. You will also gain an understanding of referral services available to support the individual.
You will study:
• Understand behaviours that challenge
• Understand how to support positive behaviour
• Understand the importance of effective communication and the management of behaviour that challenges
• Understand the role of reflection and support for those involved in incidents of behaviour that challenges
Providing you are over 19, all our Level 2 courses are free. These courses last up to 16 weeks and you can start them at any point throughout the year, and complete them in your own free time.
Apply online:
https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/courses/understanding-behaviour-that-challenges-ncfe-level-2-certificate-distance-learning-ldf196/
17/08/2026
NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING DIGNITY AND SAFEGUARDING IN ADULT HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
This qualification aims to give you the knowledge and understanding of the key principles of dignity, duty of care and safeguarding as applied to adult health and social care. You will investigate the principles and how they are applied in everyday work contexts. You will also have an opportunity to examine the dilemmas that can arise and the consequences when these principles aren’t upheld.
You will study:
• Understanding Safeguarding in Adult Heath and Social Care
• Principles of Dignity in Adult Health and Social Care Practice
• Understand Duty of Care in Adult Heath and Social Care
• Understand Dilemmas and Public Concerns in Adult Health and Social Care
Apply online:
https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/courses/understanding-dignity-safeguarding-in-adult-health-social-care-ncfe-level-2-certificate-distance-learning-ldf188/
Providing you are over 19, all our Level 2 courses are free. These courses last up to 16 weeks and you can start them at any point throughout the year, and complete them in your own free time.