Level 3 Award in Education and Training – AET (formerly PTLLS)

Teacher Training Courses

The AET training course is an introduction to teaching. The aim of the course is to give you an understanding of how education and training work.

How long is the AET course?
Five day or three day (South)

Who should attend the AET course?
The course is designed for those who DO NOT have any teaching experience

Entry Requirements

You must be above the age of nineteen and have a good grasp of written and spoken English. It is also advised that you have a good background knowledge of the course you are looking to teach.

Course Content

On completion of the course the delegate will have a further understanding of the following:

• Their personal roles and responsibilities
• The confines they can reach with the qualification
• The teaching methods they should use within their specific area
• Display their ability to plan, conduct, monitor and evaluate a micro-teaching session
• How to motivate and interact with learners
• The different varieties of learning approaches
• Internal and external verification

This qualification can also be completed as a competency-based qualification. Find out more here.

What is Required to Pass the AET Course?

The course is a theory based course delivered in a classroom. It is made up of a range of videos, discussions, quizzes and scenarios.

The course is assessed by an essay based assignment. You will also receive guidance notes to point you in the right direction. You will also be required to conduct a short micro-teaching session. The subject of the session can be any topic of your choosing.

You cannot fail the AET course. Instead, you will be given pointers by your tutor on how to improve the next time you deliver a session. You will just be referred to another session in which you will aim to improve on your last.

Further Development

It is advised for future progression that you look into attending a level 4-5 course. An Award in Planning and Delivering Training Session or Award for Learning Support Practitioners would also be a suggested route to take.