Certificate of Higher Education in Youth Justice (England and Wales)
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Certificate
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 120 credits
Description
Do you work with young people in the youth justice system? Would you like to study for a qualification that will have a real impact on your practice? This certificate course is designed for anyone working in a professional or voluntary capacity with children and young people in or around the youth justice system. It will equip you with the basic skills required of youth justice workers and those who provide support to young people in trouble. It offers you a wide range of information about the youth justice system and analysis of the way it works. This Certificate of Higher Education in Youth Justice is a vocationally-orientated academic award, and the first part of an integrated learning programme that leads to a BA (Hons) degree. You can study for the Certificate and stop there, or use it as a staging post to further qualifications.
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 is relevant for workers and volunteers in and around the youth justice system, including those in Youth Offending Teams and ‘secure estate’ workers. It is appropriate for volunteers, locum and sessional workers as well as Referral Order Panel members. The Cert HE in Youth Justice will also be relevant to workers and volunteers in education, social care and youth sectors who want to develop their skills in working with troubled and troublesome young people. The Certificate is recognised by Skillsmark, the Skills Council for the justice sector in England and Wales.
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 modules you will be awarded a Certificate of Higher Education in Youth Justice and will be entitled to use the letters CertHE (Open) after your name.
Fees 2012
See fees and funding options for study from September 2012.
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An undergraduate qualification in Childhood and Youth and Health and Social Care.
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