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PET offers over 130 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.

Art and Writing | NEC | Level 2 | Duration: 36 hours

Learning to Draw

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:

  1. Getting Started – Getting to know your materials, drawing with line, tonal drawing, negative space
  2. Still Life – Still-life subjects and groupings, associations and symbols
  3. Perspective – Linear perspective, landscape and aerial perspective
  4. The Human Figure – Portraits, the standing figure, drawing seated or reclining figures
  5. Imaginative Drawing – Expressive letter and word forms, drawing from creative doodling

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:

  • HB, 2B and 4B pencils (2 each)
  • Charcoal sticks (1 pack of shorts)
  • 1 graphite pen
  • 1 fineliner pen
  • Ruler
  • Eraser
  • 2 A4 Sketchbooks (210 x 297 mm)

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)

A-Levels | NEC | Edexcel | A-Level | Duration: 150 hours

Mathematics A-Level Part 1

This course will help you to develop excellent numeracy skills and gain a sound ability to interpret and process data sets. You’ll also learn to be resilient and to think creatively and strategically, developing the strong mathematical knowledge needed to write structured solutions and formulate reasoned arguments.

PET offers A-levels in two parts. Upon completing Part 1, you can choose either to take your AS exam (a qualification marking the first year of a full A-level) or continue on to Part 2 to build up to a full A-level.

The course contains five lessons:

  1. Pure Mathematics 1 (Algebra 1, Indices and surds, coordinate geometry, quadratics, graphs, trigonometry 1)
  2. Pure Mathematics 2 ( Algebra 2, circles, binomial expansion, differentiation 1, exponentials and logarithms 1)
  3. Pure Mathematics 3 (Trigonometry 2, differentiation 2, exponentials and logarithms 2, integration, vectors)
  4. Statistics 1 (Mathematical models in statistics, measures of location and spread, representing data, probability, hypothesis testing)
  5. Mechanics 1 (Mathematical models in mechanics, Kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line, forces, vectors in mechanics, variable acceleration)

Entry Requirements: Level 2 English and Maths

Format of Course Materials: Paper-based

Assignments: Six written assignments. These do not contribute toward the final grade.

Exams: Two exams (Funding not included – you will need to re-apply to PET for the exam fees).

  1. 2 hours (62.5% of marks) – Calculator
  2. 1 hour 15 minutes (37.5% of marks) – Calculator

Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments. Organize and facilitate exams.

Tutor Support: Yes

What’s Next?  Maths A-Level Part 2

Find Out More: From NEC here

A-Levels | NEC | Edexcel | A-Level | Duration: 150 hours

Mathematics A-Level Part 2

This course will help you to develop excellent numeracy skills and gain a sound ability to interpret and process data sets. You’ll also learn to be resilient and to think creatively and strategically, developing the strong mathematical knowledge needed to write structured solutions and formulate reasoned arguments.

The course contains five lessons that follow on from Part 1:

6. Pure Mathematics 4 (Algebra 3, functions and graphs, trigonometry 3, sequences and series)
7. Pure Mathematics 5 (Trigonometry 4, sequences and series 2, differentiation 3, integration 2)
8. Pure Mathematics 6 (Numerical methods, differentiation 4, parameters, integration 3, differential equations)
9. Statistics 2 (Correlation and regression, probability, the normal distribution, approximations and testing)
10. Mechanics 2 (Moments, equilibrium 2, forces and motion, projectiles, further kinematics)

Entry Requirements: Level 2 English and Maths, plus Maths A-Level Part 1

Format of Course Materials: Paper-based

Assignments: Five written assignments. These do not contribute towards the final grade.

Exams: Three exams – each are 2 hours long, and contribute 33.3% towards the final grade. Learners can use a calculator in all three exams. (Funding not included – you will need to re-apply to PET for the exam fees).

Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments. Organize and invigilate exams.

Tutor Support: Yes

What’s Next? Open University Access Module Y033 Science, Technology and Maths

Find Out More: From NEC here

GCSEs | NEC | Edexcel | GCSE | Duration: 150 hours

Maths GCSE

This qualification will help you gain more confidence in basic mathematical skills, covering topics such as fractions, decimals and Pythagoras’ Theorem. By studying this course, you will become better-equipped in terms of critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.

The course consists of the following units:

  1. Working with numbers and fractions
  2. Decimals, percentages and introduction to algebra
  3. Patterns, shapes and symmetry
  4. Probability, presenting data and using graphs
  5. Indices and surds, length and area
  6. Constructions and diagrams, Pythagoras’ theory
  7. Shapes, solids and trigonometry
  8. Enlargements and more trigonometry
  9. Transformations, variation, more statistics and vectors
  10. Similarity, everyday calculations, algebra and circle theorems

Entry Requirements: Level 2 English

Format of Course Materials: Paper-based

Assignments: Eleven written assignments. These do not count towards the final grade.

Exams: Three Exams, each are 1 hour 30 minutes, and contribute 33.% to the final grade. (Funding not included – you will need to re-apply to PET for the exam-fees).

Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments. Organize and facilitate exams.

Tutor Support: Yes

What’s Next? A-Level Maths or Open University Access Module YO33: Science, Technology and Maths

Find Out More: Via NEC here

Health and Social Care | Distance Learning Centre | CACHE, RQF | Level 2 | Duration: 160 hours

Mental Health Awareness

This course is designed for those seeking a greater understanding of mental health issues, and is equally suitable for experienced health care workers or those new to the sector. You will learn about a wide range of mental health issues, including stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, and eating disorders.

The following units are included:

1 – Understanding Mental Health
2 – Stress
3 – Anxiety
4 – Phobias
5 – Depression
6 – Post-Natal Depression
7 – Bipolar Disorder
8 – Schizophrenia
9 – Dementia
10 – Eating Disorders

Entry Requirements: Level 2 English

Format of Course Materials: Paper-based

Assignments: Ten written assignments

Exams: None

Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments

Tutor Support: Yes

What’s Next? Understanding  Mental Health Care Level 3

Find Out More: On the Distance Learning Centre’s website here

Health and Safety, Environment and Construction | RRC International | NEBOSH | Level 3 | Duration: 120 hours

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety

This course is designed for people who have fire safety responsibilities at work. It provides the knowledge and understanding to carry out an effective fire risk assessment, as well as embed good practice in the workplace. Holders of this accredited qualification can help their organisation to meet its fire safety responsibilities. With the knowledge gained on this course, you can help create a safer environment for employees and visitors to premises and an improved fire safety culture for employers and building managers.

The course has two units (FSC1 and FSC2), that cover the  following subject areas:

  • Management of health and safety
  • Managing fire safety
  • Principles of fire and explosion
  • Causes and prevention of fires and explosions
  • Fire protection in buildings
  • Safety of people in the event of fire
  • Fire safety risk assessment

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 open book exam and one risk assessment.

Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments. Organize and facilitate exams.

Tutor Support: Yes

What’s Next? Any other Level 3 NEBOSH Certificate

Find Out More: From the NEBOSH website here.

Health and Safety, Environment and Construction | RRC International | NEBOSH | Level 4 | Duration: 164 hours

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 and a Level 3 or above 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.

Health and Safety, Environment and Construction | RRC International | NEBOSH and HSE | Level 2 | Duration: 16 hours

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

  1. An introduction to health and safety and basic definitions
  2. An introduction to the steps in managing risk
  3. Health and safety competency

Element 2: Managing risk

  1. Steps needed to manage risk
  2. What ensures a risk assessment is suitable and sufficient
  3. 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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Health and Safety, Environment and Construction | RRC International | NEBOSH | Level 3 | Duration: 70 hours

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 course

Health and Safety, Environment and Construction | RRC International | NEBOSH | Level 3 | Duration: 133 Hours

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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