Professional Certificate in Effective Practice (Youth Justice)
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Certificate
- Code
- C80
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 60 credit points
Description
This qualification is for you if you work in the area of youth justice. You’ll learn to demonstrate a sound knowledge and critical understanding of the youth justice system in England and Wales, how to apply this to your own practice, and the operation of the youth justice system within a multi-agency context.
The course teaches the principles of evidence-based practice and the appropriateness of different approaches to prevent offending and re-offending by children and young people. You’ll be asked to provide evidence – from your own practice and the operation of the team in which you work – of competence in putting these methods, values and principles into practice. By the end of the course you’ll be expected to be able to accurately and discriminately specify, search for, and use the information needed for effective practice in work within the youth justice system. You’ll be able to show that you’re confident and competent in the relevant communication and learning skills, at a level that enables you to continue to develop as an autonomous learner and reflective practitioner.
Planning your studies
You will be expected to have some work experience in the area of youth justice. You’re not required to have done any prior study, but please bear in mind that this is a Level 2 course. If you have any doubt about the level of study please seek advice from our Student Registration & Enquiry Service.
Career relevance and employability
The overall aim of the qualification is to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively in the youth justice sector. The course enables you to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to develop, implement and evaluate practice within an evidence-based framework. You’ll be required to engage in a systematic review and critical assessment of current ways of working in youth justice, including your own practice and that of your team.
On completion of the qualification, you’ll be able to:
- demonstrate a sound knowledge and critical understanding of the youth justice system in England and Wales
- apply this knowledge and understanding to your practice and its operation within a multi-agency context
- compare critically the appropriateness of different approaches to prevent offending and re-offending by children and young people
- understand the principles of evidence-based practice and have insight into how this should be applied to prevent offending and re-offending by children and young people
- show how you have an effective balance of generalist and specialist knowledge of the youth justice system
- provide evidence – from your own practice and the operation of the team in which you work – of competence in putting these methods, values and principles into practice
- accurately and discriminately specify, search for and use the information needed for effective practice in work within the youth justice system.
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Courses
For this certificate you require:
60 points from the following compulsory course:
| Level 2 compulsory course | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
For this qualification, we do not allow you to count credit for study you have already done elsewhere.
On completion
On successful completion of the required course you will be awarded a Professional Certificate in Effective Practice (Youth Justice). Holders of this award are permitted to use the letters Cert EP(YJ) after their names.
Regulations
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the Award Regulations and the Student Regulations.
Award Regulations
- Introduction to the Award Regulations
- General Award Regulations
- Professional Certificate in Effective Practice (Youth Justice)
Student Regulations
The Student Regulations (including the Code of Practice for Student Assessment and the Code of Practice for Student Discipline) are available on our Policy Documents for Students website.
How to register
To register for this qualification, read the description and check you meet any specific requirements (for example, some of our qualifications, require you to be working in a particular environment, or be sponsored by your employer). Then select the course you wish to study first and ensure it is suitable for you before following the registration procedure for that course.
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An undergraduate qualification in Childhood and Youth and Health and Social Care.
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