How to apply

Who can apply?

PET learners come from all walks of life and different communities, with many
having had bad or limited experiences of education previously.
To study some of our courses you will be expected to have some previous experience and qualifications, although we have many courses where you do not need to have any previous knowledge of the subject. A passion or interest in the subject is important, as is having the motivation to complete your chosen course.

How to apply for a PET course?

• Read the prospectus to make sure we offer the course you’d like to study, or get advice from PET by calling our free telephone adviceline
• Ask your education department for a PET application form for distance learning courses
• Speak with your education department to make sure the course you have chosen is right for you. This includes any security issues: the prison will have a process to ensure your course choice is appropriate
• Fill out the form with your education department’s support. Make sure you read the questions carefully and include as much detail as possible in your answers. You can also get in touch with PET if you have any questions about how to complete the form
• Your education department will then complete the staff section and send the form to PET
• PET reviews all applications once a month. Your education department will give you a results letter which will let you know if your application has been successful
• The application form comes with a guide for how to complete
  it; make sure you read this guide, it will tell you what we are looking for in
  your answers. Also, it is important to answer every question to the best of
  your ability; we want to find out about your interests, motivation, ambitions,
  strengths and character