Education and Training (AET) Level 3 Award

Entry Requirements

There are no formal requirements for this course; however, it is preferred that you have a minimum Level 3 qualification in your own area of specialism and hold a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.

Course Descriptions

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an introduction to teaching that will give an insight into the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training, how to plan and deliver inclusive teaching sessions and how to assess and give constructive feedback. This course will be taught through a combination of traditional classroom-based lessons and online sessions.

The AET Award is a mandatory minimum qualification for all those teaching in the Learning and Skills Sector and replaces the old PTLLS qualification.

Units/Topics Covered

• Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training

• Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training

• Understanding assessment in education and training

Type Of Assessment

3 assignments, 1 assignment per unit, and 1 microteaching session (15 minutes).

Equipment Needed

Lever Arch File and basic stationery.

Where Can It Lead?

The qualification allows candidates to progress into employment as teachers/trainers, as well as to the following City & Guilds qualifications:

• Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

• Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

• Level 3 and 4 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Learning and Development

• Level 3 Assessment and Quality Assurance

• Awards in Planning and Delivering Training Sessions

• Awards/Certificate for Learning Support Practitioners

• English for Literacy and Language Teaching / Mathematics for Numeracy