Probation Qualifications Framework
This new framework provides work-based pathways to qualify as either a Probation Services Officer (PSO) or as a Probation Officer (PO).
This manual contains implementation requirements for providers of Higher Education, NOMS HR, Vocational Qualifications, Probation Services and for learners. Supporting documentation includes details of the vocational qualification units, guidance for candidates and Equality impact assessment
Download the Probation Qualifications Framework
Main document:
Probation Qualifications Regulatory Framework (96KB)
Appendices:
Gateway to Practice - Appendix 2.1.1.a (72KB)
Access to Probation Qualifications leaflet (398KB)
Vocational Qualification Level 3 and Rules of Combination (79KB)
Honours Degree - Appendix 2.1.2.a (48KB)
Vocational Qualification Level 5 and Rules of Combination (69KB)
Relevant degrees for entry to Graduate Diploma - Appendix 2.1.3.a (22KB)
Graduate Diploma - Appendix 2.1.3.b (47KB)
Workforce Planning Guidance - Appendix 3.2.1 (20KB)
Recruitment Guidance - Appendix 3.2.2.a (19KB)
Specimen Learning Agreement (Guidance) - Appendix 3.2.2.b (53KB)
Main Tasks in Practice and Supervision Arrangements - Appendix 3.2.5 (48KB)
PSO Learning and Development (Based on PC15) - Appendix 3.2.6 (72KB)
Learners who are not able to complete - Appendix 3.2.8 (19KB)
Higher Education Contracts - Appendix 3.3.1 (19KB)
Higher Education Code of Practice for Quality Assurance - Appendix 3.3.2 (32KB)
Vocational Qualifications Code of Practice - Appendix 3.4.1 (124KB)
Probation Qualifications Assurance Board - Appendix 3.6.1 (21KB)
Supporting documents:
Vocational Qualification Diploma in Probation Practice Level 3 units (421KB)
Vocational Qualification Diploma in Probation Practice Level 5 units (209KB)
Equality Impact Assessment (158KB)
Vocational Qualifications Candidate's Guide (60KB)
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