Certificate of Higher Education in Youth Justice (England and Wales)
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Certificate
- Code
- K03
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 120 credit points
Description
Do you work with young people in the youth justice system? Would you like to study for a qualification in the field that will have a real impact on your practice? This certificate is a really useful staging post to the Foundation Degree in Youth Justice (England and Wales) (G09). It's a vocationally-orientated academic qualification for students working in a professional or voluntary capacity with children in the youth justice system.
By studying the two courses you will acquire knowledge of the most up-to-date research and analysis in the field of youth justice. You will also be equipped with the basic skills required of youth justice workers and those who, in some way, provide support to young people in trouble.
Planning your studies
It is a requirement that you study Working with children and young people in trouble (K116) either after or at the same time as Foundations for effective practice in youth justice (K115). It is not possible study K116 before K115.
There is no time limit for obtaining the required credit points for this qualification.
Career relevance and employability
This programme of study is relevant for workers in Youth Offending Teams and the ‘secure estate,’ general volunteers, locum and ‘Sessional’ workers as well as specialist ‘Referral Panel members’. It will also be helpful to teaching assistants or other specialist workers in school and community environments, such as Connexions Personal Advisers who want to develop their skills in working with troubled and troublesome young people.
For planning your next career steps, visit the OU Careers Advisory Service.
Courses
For this certificate you require:
120 points from the following compulsory courses:
| Level 1 compulsory courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
60 | Feb 2010 |
|
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
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit for this study that you can count towards this Open University qualification. You can find out more on our Credit Transfer site. If you make a successful claim for transferred credit it may affect your choice of courses so you are advised to investigate this option as soon as possible.
Credit transfer details for this qualification:
On completion
On successful completion of the required courses you will be awarded a Certificate of Higher Education in Youth Justice and will be entitled to use the letters Cert HE Youth Just (Open) after your name.
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
- Certificate of Higher Education in Youth Justice (England and Wales)
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.
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- - show how much study is required to complete a course or qualification. One credit point represents roughly 10 hours of study.
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- - indicates how difficult a course is. Undergraduate study starts at Level 1.
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