VQ Level 3 Diploma in Probation Practice, VQ Level 3 Certificate Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice

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The Level 5 Diploma as part of the PQIP programme has been developed with staff from HMPPS/Probation Service and Higher Education Institutions to ensure it gives staff the relevant knowledge and experience in order to become qualified probation officers. The Level 3 Diploma qualification is designed to ensure that Probation Service Officers within the organisation have the relevant skills and knowledge for them to practice as Probation Service Officers in a range of settings across the organisation. The Level 3 Certificate also enables staff to complete qualifications in other roles that will benefit them when undertaking their original role or should they wish to progress within the organisation. Lot 1: These qualifications support statutory guidance on recognised qualifications for Probation staff in England and Wales. The Probation Service has made a ministerial commitment to recruit 1500 PQIP learners per year. There are also a significant number of staff who have transferred to the Probation Service who require the VQ Level 3 qualification.