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	    Apprenticeships are an outstanding way to create the skilled workforce that employers need now and for the future, according to leading sector skills organisation Skills for Justice.

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    <span class="articletitle"><a title="The Force is strong with apprenticeships" href="/news-media-centre/latest-news/The-Force-is-strong-with-apprenticeships">The Force is strong with apprenticeships</a></span>		
	
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	    Apprenticeships could offer a highly effective way to develop and recognise the skills and competence of police officers and staff and benefit forces across the country, according to staff surveyed in new research conducted by Skills for Justice.

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	    Court staff across the four nations of the UK will soon have access to a newly created apprenticeship thanks to a successful collaboration between the Ministry of Justice, UK court services and Skills for Justice.

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	    WJEC's new Level 3 QCF qualifications in Criminology have been accredited for teaching from September 2012. 

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	    The job of a Prisoner Custody Officer (PCO) is one of the most challenging of all.  Balancing the needs of safety, security and care of prisoners, the role involves being a parent, carer and counsellor as well as a keeper of keys. This is why new recruits are receiving the very best training possible to ensure they are ready for the challenge through the Custodial Care Apprenticeship.

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