Trainee Probation Officers are employed by local Probation Boards and are appointed to undertake a two year training scheme which leads to the award of a Diploma in Probation Studies.

Trainee Probation Officers:

Learn to work effectively in a range of different settings within their employed area of work.

Complete a two year training programme which comprises of:

		A level 4 NVQ achieved through practice based training;
		BA Honours administered by DeMontfort University in Leicester , largely on a distance learning basis;
		Are supervised throughout their training by a Practice Development Assessor, as well as other Probation Managers
		Are supervised throughout their training by a Practice Development Assessor, as well as other Probation Managers
		On completion of the degree and the level 4 NVQ trainees are awarded the Diploma in Probation Studies (DipPS) which is the current requirement for practice as a qualified Probation Officer.

Eligibility:

If you are a self starter with stong organisational skills and commitment, you can undertake an intensive two year course of degree level study to become a Probation Officer . There is no upper or lower age limit, but the usual university age requirement for entry to the programme is 18.

For more information about becoming a Trainee Probation Officer, please contact The Midlands Consortium on 0800 083 4534 or go to:

www.probationtraining-midlandsconsortium.org.uk

The Midlands Consortium
Stowe Court
Stowe Street
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 6AQ
Tel: 01543 416776
Fax: 01543 419361