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Programme Structure

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<p>Candidates are recruited by the Probation Service and so application will become part of the Probation Service recruitment to the Professional Qualification in Probation Practice (PQiP), as outlined by the Ministry of Justice website.</p>
<p>Level 3 qualifications represent the minimum entry requirement for the non graduate programme. Alternative qualifications will be considered. </p>
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<p><div>
<p>Candidates are recruited by the Probation Service and so application will become part of the Probation Service recruitment to the Professional Qualification in Probation Practice (PQiP), as outlined by the Ministry of Justice website.</p>
<p>Level 3 qualifications represent the minimum entry requirement for the non graduate programme. Alternative qualifications will be considered. </p>
</div></p> <p><strong>Offerings: </strong>All</p>

Develop a critical understanding of models of behavioural change and their application in practice.	

Develop critical engagement with key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, victimisation and the criminal justice system.	

Develop an understanding of the meaning of ethical practice and the role of the probation practitioner in the supervision of people on probation.	

Develop and evidence understanding of the dynamic and wide ranging voices that contribute to the contemporary criminal justice system.	

Construct evidence based arguments that challenge current thinking and practice where appropriate and advance the professional agenda.	

Present scholarly work in an academic and professional way.	

Critically appraise the integration of theory, research and policy in relation to the principles of risk, criminogenic need and responsivity within practice.	

Demonstrate and evidence understanding around professional curiosity, resilience, values and ethics within practice.	

Explain how the probation service operates in partnership with other organisations and the wider community.	

Develop a critical understanding of rehabilitation/reintegration/resettlement and their application in practice.	

Explore and analyse the concept of Continuous Professional Development.	

Develop an understanding of research skills.	

Demonstrate the ability to develop critical and reasoned arguments in written and oral form.	

Utilise a broad range of information and technological skills.	

Engage the skills of learning from study, experience and self-reflection.	

Develop a critical understanding of models of desistance and their application in practice.	

Acquire, critically evaluate and integrate knowledge and understanding of diversity within practice and multidisciplinary working.	

Self-manage learning, utilising time management and effective planning strategies.	

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the relationship between practice and professional judgement.	

Demonstrate an understanding of how theory, research and practice interrelate and connect.	

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts relating to risk assessment and the management of risk.	

Use a variety of concepts, theories and approaches to analyse information and data.	

Course Catalogue

Community Justice - 37037 - BA (Hons)