Offender Management Foundation Degree

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This two year, part-time course, validated by Staffordshire University has been considered by employers from the Criminal Justice Sector to meet industry needs. The curriculum has been informed by local, regional and national employers and sector representatives including Skills for Justice. This new and exciting award takes a holistic approach to key issues within the sector, such as the impact of crime on individuals and communities, working safely and managing risk, explanations for offending behaviour, reducing reoffending and the leadership and management in offender management. It is designed to give practising and aspiring leaders and managers from all disciplines across the sector, the foundation for their formal development in their management role. The award provides an opportunity to study locally for a Foundation Degree, designed to develop the knowledge and skills essential for working in contemporary Offender Management. It incorporates the knowledge, understanding and skills required for career progression, development within current employment or further higher education study. This award is aimed at anyone working voluntary, part time or full time across the sector from Victim Support/Probation/ Prisons and Policing Services. Course Content 1. Professional Practice and Career Development 2. The Context of Criminal Justice 3. The Impact of Crime 4. Safety and Risk in Offender Management 5. Managing and Leading Teams in Offender Management 6. Working with Offenders 7. Legal Framework for Offender Management 8. Strategies for Reducing Re-Offending 9. Management of Resources 10. Leadership in Offender Management 11. Working in Offender Management

Course information

Name: Offender Management Foundation Degree Qualification title: Foundation Degree in Offender Management Qualification type: Foundation degree Assessment A diverse and exciting series of assessments have been included within this award. These are applied to working scenarios and are designed to be directly relevant to working in Offender Management. The ranges of assessment include; project work, case study analysis, debates, portfolios and a variety of written assignments. All are assessed internally by the College and externally by Staffordshire University. Assignments are given an appropriate amount of time for completion that takes into account workload and work-based learning commitments. You are expected to meet each deadline as you would be expected to in a professional workplace context. Awarding Staffordshire University Created 20160721 10:09:19 Updated 20160721 10:09:19

Entry requirements

None

Provider

STAFFORD COLLEGE
Further Education
enquiries@staffordcoll.ac.uk
01785 223800
http://www.staffordcoll.ac.uk

Address

Earl Street Town: STAFFORD County:Staffordshire

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