Prisoners’ Education Trust – Course Prospectus 2026-2027
Download PET's Course Prospectus - our comprehensive guide to the distance learning courses we offer, with information on how to apply and how to prepare to study.
PET offers 120 distance learning courses in every prison in England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
We offer courses in a range of sectors – from health and social care to transport and logistics – as well as GCSEs, A-levels and Open University Access modules. Here you’ll find information about every course we offer.
Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
If you wish to become a transport manager or an owner/operator in the commercial transport industry, this qualification is essential. The course covers the civil, commercial, social and fiscal law associated with haulage, as well as providing information on business and financial management, access to the market, technical standards and road safety.
The course covers the following subjects:
- Civil law
- Commercial law
- Social law
- Fiscal law
- Business and financial management of the undertaking
- Access to the market
- Technical standards and technical aspects of operation
- Road safety
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English and Maths
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: None – self-assessed workbook
Exams: One external exam. This can only be done at a regional exam centre after release, or on ROTL if prison support.
Prison Support Requirements: Support arranging exam at local centre
Tutor Support: None
Find Out More: You can read more about the course provider, EP Training, here.