Professional Certificate in Effective Practice (Youth Justice)
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Certificate
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 60 credits
Description
This qualification is for you if you work in the area of youth justice. It will deepen your knowledge and critical understanding of the youth justice system in England and Wales; encourage you to reflect on the ideas that influence your work; and develop the understanding and skills you need to move on in your own practice. You’ll study the operation of the youth justice system within a multi-agency context; examine the principles of evidence-based practice; and consider the appropriateness of different approaches designed to prevent offending and re-offending by children and young people. You’ll provide evidence of competence in putting these methods, values and principles into practice – drawing on your own practice and the operation of the team in which you work. You’ll also be able to accurately and discriminately specify, search for and use the information needed for effective practice.
How to register
Registration is not yet open for this qualification. For an autumn 2012 start, registration opens on 27 March 2012. If you would like to register your interest, you can order our free guide to studying in 2012.
Career relevance and employability
This certificate aims to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively in the youth justice sector. You’ll learn how to apply general and specialist knowledge of the youth justice system to your own context, and to put into practice a range of key methods, values and principles, such as evidence-based practice and critical reflection. You’ll also be able to demonstrate your competence as an individual practitioner, as a team member, and within the wider multi-agency youth justice system. By the end of your studies, you’ll be a confident communicator ready to continue development as an autonomous learner and reflective practitioner.
There is more information about how OU study can improve your employability in the OU’s Employability Statement from our Careers Advisory Service. You can also read or download our publication OU study and your career and look at our subject pages to find out about career opportunities.
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
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit that you can count towards this Open University qualification. Further details will be available when registration opens for this qualification.
On completion
On successful completion of the required module you will be awarded a Professional Certificate in Effective Practice (Youth Justice). Holders of this qualification are permitted to use the letters Cert EP(YJ) after their names.
Fees 2012
See fees and funding options for study from September 2012.
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