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.
NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety Management for Construction
This course is designed for supervisors and managers within the construction industry and provides underpinning knowledge of managing health and safety in construction activities. Learn about general health and safety issues within a construction context, as well as the specific construction issues that make the industry amongst the most dangerous in which to work.
This course covers the following subjects:
- The foundations of construction health and safety management
- Improving health and safety culture and assessing risk
- Managing change and procedures
- Excavation
- Demolition
- Mobile plant and vehicles
- Working at height
- Musculoskeletal health and load handling
- Work equipment
- Electricity
- Fire
- Chemical and biological agents
- Physical and psychological health
Entry requirements: Level 2 English, plus a Level 2 NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: Activities are given for each element with solutions in the workbook for self-marking. Mock exam supplied for practice and subsequent marking by tutor.
Exams: One open book exam
Prison support requirements: Support to submit coursework; organize and invigilate exams.
Tutor support: Yes
Find Out More: From the NEBOSH website here.
NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment
This is an introductory course aimed at anyone involved in managing workplace health and safety risks including those who undertake risk assessments. You will develop straightforward, practical health and safety risk management skills so you can go beyond risk assessment, to effectively control the health and safety risks caused by hazards in your workplace. This is the perfect platform for taking further NEBOSH courses at a higher level.
The course consists of 3 elements:
Element 1: Why manage health and safety risks
- An introduction to health and safety and basic definitions
- An introduction to the steps in managing risk
- Health and safety competency
Element 2: Managing risk
- Steps needed to manage risk
- What ensures a risk assessment is suitable and sufficient
- Distinction between prevention and mitigation
Element 3: Sources of information and the application of HSE’s risk management tools
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: A written risk assessment is completed at the end of the course. You will be asked to consider a realistic workplace scenario and complete a risk assessment to identify how you would manage and prioritise the risks present. This assessment needs to be submitted to RRC International for external examination.
Exams: No
Prison Support Requirements: Facilitate assessment
Tutor Support: Yes
What’s Next? Any NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate
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NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Managing Stress at Work
On this course, you will gain an understanding of the business benefits of reducing stress at work. You will learn how to recognise the causes and effects of stress, as well as identifying the risks of it within the workplace. You will also find out how to apply suitable interventions to prevent and reduce stress. This qualification is suitable for anyone responsible for managing people or for managing workplace stress, including Health and Safety professionals, Human Resource professionals, line managers and supervisors. Exam fees are included.
Structure of course:
- The causes and effects of workplace stress
- The responsibilities of employers in managing workplace stress
- Applying the HSE’s Management Standards approach to assess stress risks in the workplace
- How to develop suitable interventions to address stressors, reduce negative impacts, and manage the effects of stress in the workplace
- Ways to continually improve your organisation and create a great place to work
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: None – but there are self assessed activities and a mock exam
Exams: One invigilated closed book exam (60 minutes)
Prison Support Requirements: Facilitate tutor support via email. This often requires scanning learner assignments and emailing them to their tutor. Facilitate and invigilate exam.
Tutor Support: Yes
NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management
Effective process safety management (PSM) is vitally important in major hazard industries, helping to prevent accidents and near misses caused by the loss of containment of energy or dangerous substances. This course provides the knowledge and understanding of PSM, ensuring you can contribute to the effective management of risks in a range of process-based industries such as oil, gas and pharmaceuticals. Exam fees are included.
Structure of course:
- Process safety management
- Management process risk
- Process safety hazard control
- Fire and protection emergency response
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English and a Level 2 Health and Safety qualification
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: None – but there are self assessed activities and a mock exam
Exams: One invigilated closed book exam (90 minutes)
Prison Support Requirements: Facilitate tutor support via email. This often requires scanning learner assignments and emailing them to their tutor. Facilitate and invigilate exam.
Tutor Support: Yes
NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management
This is a useful qualification for those interested in developing and implementing effective environmental management systems within an organisation. The course focuses on the general principles of the management of environmental and pollution control, and explores the main elements of UK and EC legislation for environmental protection. You will learn about Environmental Management Systems, sources and use of energy and energy efficiency, control of pollution, and planning for and dealing with environmental emergencies.
The course consists of two units:
- EC1: Management and control of environmental hazards
- EC2: Environmental practical application
These units cover the following subjects:
- Environmental Management Systems and aspect identification
- Sources and use of energy and energy efficiency
- Control of pollution
- Planning for and dealing with environmental emergencies.
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English, plus a Level 2 NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: None but coursework is recommended to send to RRC International for feedback before exams.
Exams: One theoretical (EC1) and one practical invigilated exam (EC2).
Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of coursework. Organise and invigilate exams.
Tutor Support: Yes
What’s Next? Any of the other Level 3 NEBOSH Certificates
Find Out More: From NEBOSH’s website here.
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
This course is intended for managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. It is also suitable as a first step for working in health and safety, as it provides both a valuable overview and a sound basis for further study. You will cover subjects such as health and safety management systems, managing risk, physical and psychological health, chemical and biological agents, general workplace issues and equipment, as well as fire and electrical safety.
The course has two units (NG1 and NG2), that cover the following subjects:
1. Why we should manage workplace health and safety
2. How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
3. Managing risk – understanding people and processes
4. Health and safety monitoring and measuring
5. Physical and psychological health
6. Musculoskeletal health
7. Chemical and biological agents
8. General workplace issues
9. Work equipment
10. Fire
11. Electricity
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English, plus a Level 2 NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: None, but coursework is recommended to send to RRC International for feedback before exams.
Exams: One two-hour open book exam testing elements 1-4 (NG1). There is also one practical risk assessment, which covers elements 5-11 (NG2).
Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments. Organize and invigilate exam and assessments.
Tutor Support: Yes
What’s Next? Level 6 National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
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Nutrition and Health
This is the ideal course if you are interested in deepening your knowledge and understanding of nutrition and learning how to develop and practice healthy eating habits. You will study the principles of healthy eating, consider the nutritional needs of a variety of individuals, and find out how to use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet.
The course comprises of three units:
- Exploring the principles of healthy eating
- Considering the nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
- Using food and nutritional information to plan a healthy diet
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: Three written assignments
Exams: None
Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments
Tutor Support: Yes
What’s Next? Nutrition for Physical Activity Level 3 (HFE)
Find Out More: via NCC here
Nutrition to Support Physical Activity
This course helps you develop your understanding of healthy eating and key nutritional principles to support your clients’ goals. It also provides you with skills to analyse your clients’ nutritional intake so you can offer advice and develop a fitness programme. You’ll gain knowledge essential for any fitness professional, including on the digestive system, healthy eating guidelines and weight management, and design your own nutrition programme.
The course consists of the following units:
1. Digestive system
2. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins & water
3. Healthy eating guidelines
4. Weight management
5. Designing a nutrition programme
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: A worksheet and a case study
Exams: One multiple choice exam (30 minutes)
Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments. Organise and invigilate exam
Tutor Support: Yes
What’s Next? Another of HFE’s Level 3 theory courses.
Find out more: You can find more from HFE’s website here
OFQUAL Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate
This course is ideal if you wish to gain a professional qualification in teaching English as a foreign language – whether you are new to the profession or already have some experience. It may also be useful if you work as a mentor with learners for whom English is a second language. The course focuses on lesson planning and practical teaching skills and covers many aspects of teaching English – including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and reading.
The course consists of the following eleven units:
1.Principles of Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2.Understanding English Grammar
3.Teaching English Grammar
4.Teaching English Vocabulary
5.Teaching Productive Skills: Speaking and Writing
6.Teaching Receptive Skills: Listening and Reading
7.Materials and Aids for Teaching English
8.Teaching Pronunciation of English
9.Lesson Planning for Teaching English as a Foreign Language
10.Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Young Learners
11.Using Resources Effectively When Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English, plus any relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. English Language A-Level)
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: Eleven written assignments
Exams: None
Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments
Tutor Support: Yes
What’s Next? Education and Training Award Level 3 (NEC), or Open University Access Module YO32: People, Work and Society
Find Out More: From the LTTC here
Operational Warehousing and Logistics
Operational Warehousing and Logistic is a progression route from the Level 2 Introduction to Warehousing and Logistics and covers the processes involved in planning and managing the flow of products and materials through warehousing and across the supply chain.
Structure of course:
- Unit 1: Logistics Operation & Planning
- Supply Chain
- Third Parties
- Objectives
- Challenges
- Health and Safety
- Technology
- Unit 2: Warehouse Operation & Planning
- Storage and movement
- Resourcing
- Stock Positioning
- Monitoring
- Contingencies
Entry Requirements: Level 2 English and a relevant Level 2 qualification or experience
Format of Course Materials: Paper-based
Assignments: Twenty-one
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