We offer courses in a range of sectors – from social care to logistics – as well as GCSEs, A-levels and Open University Access modules. Here you’ll find information about every course we offer.
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This course uncovers the key events that have shaped our world, enabling you to gain a deeper perspective on our present by better understanding the past. From ancient civilisations to modern history, you will examine some of the pivotal moments in history that have defined the world we are living in today. This course will develop key practical skills such as critical thinking, evidence-based research, communication, problem-solving, analytical and independent thinking essential for a range of careers and further study.
The course consists of the following units:
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: Nine written assignments
Exams:2 invigilated, closed book exams (90 minutes each)
Prison Support Requirements: Facilitate tutor support via email. This often requires scanning learner assignments and email them to their tutor
Tutor Support: Yes – accessed with prison staff support
What’s Next?There are range of possible progression options including A-Levels or an Open University Access course
Find Out More: From NEC’s website
If you’re looking to volunteer or work in stable management or just want to learn for leisure, this course is an ideal introduction to horse care. Covering a wide variety of useful topics, you will discover all the horse care essentials – including equine behaviour, caring for stabled and grass-kept horses, saddlery, shoeing, lameness, watering and feeding, and horse health.
The course contains nine modules, and an options study week:
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: Nine written assignments
Exams: There is an optional exam at the end of the course (funding not included – you will need to re-apply to PET for the exam fees).
Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments. Facilitate and invigilate exam.
Tutor Support: Yes
Find Out More: From the Open College of Equine Studies here
This course will introduce you to the contributions, perspectives and experiences of Black people in the UK and around the world. Exploring history, politics and popular culture, you will find out how to apply your learning in the real world to help address racial inequalities. You will also learn study skills along the way, preparing you for higher level study.
Structure of course:
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: Five
Exams: None
Prison Support Requirements: Facilitate tutor support via email. This often requires scanning learner assignments and emailing them to their tutor.
Tutor Support: Yes
Logistics, warehousing and supply chain management are rapidly growing sectors. Logistical skills are essential in retail and commerce, but also in many other fields - from the humanitarian sector to the military. This introductory course – developed in collaboration with the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) – covers the key skills and understanding needed to start a career in warehousing and the broader world of logistics.
The courses has two units that cover the following subjects:
Unit 1: Warehousing
The Warehouse function, layout and flow
Warehousing Core Principles
Inventory Management and Assisting Technology
Fiscal Law
Storage and Materials Handling
Warehouse Processes
The role and functions of mechanical handling equipment
The main cost areas and risks for warehouse operations
The Warehousing Business
Unit 2: Logistics
The Logistics Working Environment
Elements of a Total Cost Model
Aims of Staff Training and Staff Development
Employers and Employees Relating to Health and Safety
ICT Applications used in Logistics Operations
Sustainable Logistics Practice
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: Twenty short written assignments
Exams: None
Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments
Tutor Support: Yes
What’s Next? NEBOSH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety
Find Out More: From the LLA here
This introductory course is aimed at managers, supervisors, small business owners or anyone who wants a better understanding of health and safety from a supervisory point of view. You will find out how to assess and control risks and build your understanding of responsibilities. You will learn how to identify hazards and investigate accidents and incidents. You will also explore how to measure performance.
The course covers the following subjects:
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: 1 written assessment
Exams: 1 invigilated, closed book exam (45 minutes)
Prison Support Requirements: Facilitate assessment and tutor support via email. This often requires scanning learner assignments and email them to their tutor.
Tutor Support: Yes – accessed with prison staff support
What’s Next? There are range of possible progression options including several Level 3 NEBOSH courses.
Find Out More: Directly from Clwyd Associates’ website here
Learning a language is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture and can help break down barriers when you meet people from other countries. It can also give you an added advantage if you want to work for a company with international customers.
While our language courses do not result in a qualification, they are ideal if you are interested in speaking and understanding a new language to a high standard.
We offer the following languages via Linguaphone’s CD-and-workbook complete courses, which take you from beginner to advanced:
Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Thai.
This course requires access to a C.D. Player - PET cannot provide this.
Entry Requirements: English Level 2
Format of Course Materials: CD-ROMs plus workbooks
Assignments: None – these is a self-assessed course.
Exams: None
Prison Support Requirements: Ensure access to a CD Player
Tutor Support: No
What’s Next? Another Language!
Find Out More: Linguaphone offer further information here.
This course introduces you to the structure, purpose and operation of legal systems in England and Wales. You will explore key areas such as the criminal law, tort law and human rights — developing a clear understanding of how laws are created, interpreted and applied in society. This qualification can build your legal knowledge and strengthen your skills in reasoning, argument, critical thinking and essay-writing.
The course consists of four lessons:
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: Four written assignments.
Exams: None – go straight to Part 2
Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments
Tutor Support: Yes
What’s Next? Law A-Level Part 2
Find Out More: From NEC here
This course is the follow-up to Part 1, and continues to introduce you to the structure, purpose and operation of legal systems in England and Wales. You will explore key areas such as the criminal law, tort law and human rights — developing a clear understanding of how laws are created, interpreted and applied in society. This qualification can build your legal knowledge and strengthen your skills in reasoning, argument, critical thinking and essay-writing.
5. Criminal law – offences against the person
6. Criminal law – property offences
7: Tort
8. Human rights 1
9. Human rights 2
10. Nature of law
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English, plus Law A-Level Part 1
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: Six written assignments and one past paper for revision
Exams: Three – each are two hours long, and contribute 33.3% of the final grade.
Prison Support Requirements: Facilitate tutor support via email. This often requires scanning learner assignments and email them to their tutor. Co-ordinate with NEC to arrange and facilitate exams.
Tutor Support: Yes
What’s Next? Open University Access Module Y032 People, Work and Society.
Find Out More: From NEC here
This richly illustrated course is designed to help you develop basic drawing skills. Working through weekly exercises you will gain observational skills and learn how to handle materials and techniques. You will also be supported to explore what being creative might be for you and understand how looking at art history and contemporary art can help you become a better artist.
Structure of course:
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English.
Format of Course Materials: the course pack includes pencils, a rubber and a pad of paper.
Assignments: 1 personal project and 10 lessons with structured activities.
Exams: None
Prison Support Requirements: Facilitate tutor support via email. This often requires scanning learner assignments and emailing them to their tutor.
Tutor Support: Yes
This course is for anyone who wants to learn to draw. Using basic art materials provided with the course, you will learn key techniques, such as contour drawing, using negative space, drawing different tones, conveying light and shade, using a vanishing point and drawing in perspective. The course encourages you to practice sketching, whenever and wherever you can. You will improve your practical skills at a fast pace, so you can explore your own creativity.
The course consists of five units:
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English. Confirmation also required that the prison will permit use of materials listed below
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based. The course also contains the following materials:
Assignments: Six assessments
Exams: None
Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments. Ensure access to materials provided.
Tutor Support: Yes
What’s Next? Drawing 1: Drawing Skills (OCA)
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