Level 3 Certificate in Probation Practice

About the qualification

Qualification Number: 603/1231/2

Operational Start Date: 1st April 2017
Total Qualification Time: 170 hours
Guided Learning:  32 hours

UCAS Points: 8

What are the objectives for the Level 3 Certificate in Probation Practice Qualification?

These qualifications have been developed with the National Probation Service and Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRCs).

The main objective of the qualification is to provide the underpinning knowledge and skills required by those working in the probation sector. It provides career development to staff who have some contact with service users but whose role does not cover all the competences of the Level 3 Diploma in Probation Practice.  It is envisaged that this qualification will be suitable for a range of roles across the National Probation Service and Community Rehabilitation Companies, for example Probation Case Administration, Community Payback or Approved Premises night wardens.

Learners must complete all three units in the Mandatory Group:

  • Professional ethics, values and practices
  • Safeguard individuals
  • Working with own and other organisations

The Level 3 Certificate in Probation Practice offers a progression route to the SFJ Awards Level 3 Diploma in Probation Practice and the role of Probation Services Officer.

What are the pre-entry requirements for the Level 3 Certificate in Probation Practice?

There are no pre-entry requirements for enrolling to complete the Level 3 Certificate in Probation Practice but learners must be working in a role which allows them to evidence the learning outcomes.

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Delivered by Approved SFJ Awards Centres:

VQ Assessment Services

194 High Street
Cheverley
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 9DG

www.vqas.co.uk/

National Probation Service

Att Kate Smith
223-237 Borough High Street
Mitre House
London
SE1 1JD