Date of Course Approval: 4th May 2010
Approved to operate from: September 2010
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme
and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and
demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and Location
of Delivery
UCLan. To be delivered off campus in locations provided
by AABC
3. University School/Centre
Forensic and Investigative Sciences
4. External Accreditation
None
5. Title of Final Award
Certificate in Business Crime Reduction
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Part-time
7. UCAS Code
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
N/A
9. Other external influences
Designed in conjunction with client organisation Action
Against Business Crime (AABC)
10. Date of production/revision of this
form
March 2010
11. Aims of the Programme
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To introduce students to the basic principles, processes and tools to enable them to recognise,
assess and address security risks within the working environment.
Date of Course Approval: 4th May 2010
Approved to operate from: September 2010
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Describe the economic benefits of preventing crime in business.
A2. Demonstrate understanding of relevant legislation and guidelines.
Teaching and Learning Methods
There will be a blend of tutor input and practical workshops utilising individual and group exercises on
a work related case study analysis, group discussion and problem solving activities.
Assessment methods
Workplace risk assessment and action plan
Assessed seminars
B. Subject-specific skills
B1. Describe and demonstrate understanding of the various crime prevention techniques that may be
used in the local business community.
Teaching and Learning Methods
There will be a blend of tutor input and practical workshops utilising individual and group exercises on
a work related case study analysis, group discussion and problem solving activities.
Assessment methods
Workplace risk assessment and action plan
Assessed seminars
C. Thinking Skills
C1. Identify and analyse risks to business security.
Teaching and Learning Methods
There will be a blend of tutor input and practical workshops utilising individual and group exercises on
a work related case study analysis, group discussion and problem solving activities
Assessment methods
Workplace risk assessment and action plan
Assessed seminars
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Communicate effectively
Teaching and Learning Methods
There will be a blend of tutor input and practical workshops utilising individual and group exercises on
a work related case study analysis, group discussion and problem solving activities
Assessment methods
Assessed seminars
Date of Course Approval: 4th May 2010
Approved to operate from: September 2010
13. Programme Structures*
Level
Level 4
Module
Code
FZ1074
Module Title
Business Crime Reduction
14. Awards and Credits*
Credit
rating
20
Certificate in Business Crime
Reduction
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above
15. Personal Development Planning
The students will normally already be in employment in this field, and are expected to play a leading
role in their personal development. PDP will be addressed through timetabled tutorial discussion with
lecturers and peers on the programme. These discussions will focus on learning taking place through
activities outside the university, through feedback on assessed work, group work, and work
experience. These discussions will lead to students being able to identify and articulate skills for their
own development and particularly for matching themselves to progression in their careers.
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications,
together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be
expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have
been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for
the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
Individual consideration will be given to each application to ensure that they have the ability to benefit
and have experience that is relevant and at a suitable level but no formal academic qualifications are
required. Applicants should be in employment, or seeking employment, within the Business Crime
Reduction environment.
17. Key sources of information about the programme
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School website www.uclan.ac.uk/forensic
Information about UCLan www.uclan.ac.uk
Crime Reduction Unit www.crimereductionunit.org.uk
LEVEL 4
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Programme Learning Outcomes
Core (C),
Compulsory
Module
(COMP) or
Knowledge and
Level Code
Module Title
Option (O)
understanding
Subject-specific Skills
Thinking Skills
Note:
FZ1074 Business Crime Reduction
C
Other skills relevant
to employability and
personal
development
A1
A2
B1
C1
D1
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Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks