Level 3Advanced · A-Level equivalent
Custody and detention professional
Ensuring individuals in custody and detention centres are held in a secure, safe, decent and fair environment.
Typical duration
1 year
Training funded
Fully funded
Route
Protective services
Standard ref
ST0386
Role overview
The Custody and Detention Professional apprenticeship trains you to work in prisons, immigration removal centres, or police custody suites, managing the welfare, safety, and security of those in detention. You will develop skills in risk assessment, conflict management, rehabilitation support, and emergency response within a highly regulated environment. This Level 3 qualification leads to careers as a prison officer, immigration detention officer, or custody detention officer.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
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