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Qualification details

EDEXCEL Level 3 NVQ in Custodial Care

Qualification summary

The aim of the Edexcel Level 3 NVQ in Custodial Care is to provide an occupationally-related qualification for people employed in custodial environments with direct contact with prisoners, eg prison officers working in HM Prison Service and the Northern Ireland Prison Service, immigration detention, military corrections, and immigration detention. This qualification allows candidates to develop the competence, knowledge and understanding to perform their jobs effectively, and to enhance their career prospects.

Qualification details

500/2244/1
EDEXCEL - Edexcel Limited
3
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/08/2007
Operational start date in centres:
01/08/2007
Accreditation end date:
30/09/2010
Certification end date:
30/09/2013
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English
Learners who have completed the Level 3 NVQ in Custodial Care can progress on to management qualifications, such as
• Edexcel Level 4 BTEC Professional Award in Management Studies
• Edexcel Level 4 NVQ in Management
• Foundation Degree in Public Services Management (offered at various institutions)
Prison Officer
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.4  Public Services
N/A
Pass
All assessed work is subject to internal verification (IV) procedures, whereby work is sampled on an ongoing basis by appointed IVs. External Verification takes place on a regular basis, and assessor and IV decisions are sampled.
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Candidates must complete the five mandatory units in Group 1, plus five optional units from Group 2 (total ten units).
  • 1  -  Mandatory units
    • D/103/9138 - Promote equality and value diversity
    • Y/103/9719 - Maintain and develop your own knowledge, skills and competence
    • U1054020 - Maintain Security and Order in the Custodial Environment
    • U1050647 - Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
    • J/103/9750 - Contribute to the prevention and management of inappropriate behaviour
  • 2  -  Optional units
    • U1027781 - Support the Efficient Use of Resources
    • U1027803 - Manage Information for Action
    • D/103/9737 - Communicate effectively with people
    • H/103/9139 - Develop and sustain effective working with staff from other agencies.
    • U1028735 - Enable Individuals to Find Out About and Use Services and Facilities
    • U1028739 - Contribute to the Protection of Individuals from Abuse
    • U1028787 - Support Individuals Where Abuse has been Disclosed
    • U1054004 - Maintain Restrictions on Individuals Liberty whilst Promoting and Protecting Their Rights
    • U1054007 - Maintain Security at Entry and Exit Points
    • U1054013 - Drive Vehicles to Carry Out Custodial Duties
    • U1054019 - Enter and Find Data Using a Computer
    • U1054021 - Receive and Discharge Individuals and Property Into and Out Of the Custodial Environment
    • U1054022 - Search Individuals, Accommodation and Areas
    • U1054023 - Search Vehicles
    • U1054024 - Contribute to the Control of Incidents and Emergencies
    • U1054025 - Control and Restrain Individuals
    • U1054026 - Contribute to the Adjudication Process
    • U1054027 - Maintain Security whilst Escorting Individuals to Courts and Other Environments
    • U1054028 - Prepare and Drive Secure Vehicles to and from Custodial and Other Environments
    • U1054029 - Contribute to Planning and Reviewing How to Meet Individuals Needs and Rights in the Custodial Environment
    • U1054030 - Encourage Individuals to Look After Their Own Health and Hygiene
    • U1054031 - Support Individuals in Custody to Take Part in Purposeful Activities
    • U1054032 - Help Individuals in Custody to Maintain and Develop Relationships
    • U1054033 - Prepare Individuals for Resettlement in the Community
    • U1056350 - Maintain Security Using Screening Equipment
    • U1056353 - Develop Control for People who are a Risk to Themselves or Others
    • U1056354 - Reinforce Positive Behavioural Goals During Relationships with Individuals
    • U1056356 - Assist Parents in Custody to Develop Their Parenting Skills
    • U1056357 - Develop and Maintain Effective Working Relationships with the Families of Individuals Held in Custody
    • U1056358 - Monitor and Maintain the Health, Well-being and Safety of Dogs
    • U1056359 - Maintain and Develop the Performance of Dogs
    • U1056360 - Contribute to the Security of the Custodial Environment Using a Dog
    • U1056361 - Prepare For, and Carry Out, Searches Using a Dog
    • U1056362 - Contribute to Plans for the Release and Resettlement of Offenders
    • U1050857 - Support Individuals Experiencing Difficulties
    • U1054566 - Prepare, Implement and Evaluate Group Activities
    • U1051123 - Help Individuals Address their Offending Behaviour
    • U1050862 - Assist in the Transfer of Individuals between Agencies and Services
    • U1050863 - Provide and Obtain Information at Courts and Formal Hearings
    • J/103/9697 - Assess individuals’ offending behaviour and plan provision
    • Y/104/0126 - Assess individuals' needs and plan agreed activities
    • R/104/0030 - Support individuals who are substance users
    • K/103/9742 - Test for substance use