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Online self-directed course: Understanding what, when and how to disclose a criminal record

A new online self-directed learning course for anyone advising or supporting people with criminal records into employment or volunteering

What you'll get from this course

  • A basic understanding of the criminal records disclosure system
  • Clarity on what will or won’t show on the different levels of criminal record checks
  • Up-to-date knowledge on the latest legislation
  • Know how to increase the chance of finding and keeping a job for the people you support

This online self-directed course provides a basic understanding of the criminal records disclosure regime for practitioners and advisors who support people with a criminal record into employment and volunteering roles.

This course is ideal for anyone who requires a basic, entry-level understanding of criminal record disclosure.

It offers learners the opportunity to work through the lessons at their own speed, saving their progress as they go. End of lesson quizzes provides the opportunity to test your knowledge before moving on to the next lesson.

Who should attend

You may provide employment-focused advice and want to better support service users who have a criminal record.

You may work mainly with people with criminal records, giving them information, advice and support.

What we’ll cover

  • Ways an individual can find out about their criminal record.
  • The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) and what is meant by a spent and unspent conviction.
  • The filtering rules and what cautions and convictions get disclosed on standard and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
  • The different levels of DBS check and what they disclose.

What our clients say

“As part of my work, I occasionally have to advise clients who have a criminal record. Being part of a small team made it difficult to commit to a full day’s training but being able to work through these online modules in my own time was perfect. For any one looking to get a basic understanding of criminal record disclosure, I’d highly recommend it.” [Beth, Housing Advisor]

Cost

£45.00 per person.

Discounts will be offered to any organisation wishing to enroll more than 10 learners.

For further information please email training@unlock.org.uk.

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