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Verify the QualificationIf you’re looking for a career in education and training, the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (L3 AET) is the best choice for you. This AET teaching qualification is considered an industry-standard foundation course for those looking to teach or train. It was formerly the Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS course). Most training centres would expect that you have Level 3 Education and Training course before you start teaching in the FE and HE sectors. Moreover, you are not required to have any prior qualifications or experience to start this Level 3 teaching qualification, just a passion for teaching and training. Our Level 3 Award in Education and Training online course will assist you regardless of your subject expertise – whether you teach music or coach people. The course is accredited by UK OfQual and is delivered 100% online.
With this AET teacher training qualification, you can teach in diverse fields such as the Culinary Arts, Engineering, Music Teaching, Performing Arts, Driving Instruction, Hospitality & Catering, NHS training, Personal Services, Teacher’s Training, Freelance Teaching and Training, and many more industries.
This course is designed to be completed online at the pace that suits you. Our Level 3 Education & Training course can take as little as 5 days or up to 4 months, depending on your previous experience and your dedication to the course. This Level 3 AET course is delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) whereby you are provided online tutor support to successfully complete your course.
All units within this Level 3 Education & Training qualification are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. The assessment takes the form of 3 written assignments and the delivery of a micro teaching session, detailed guidance for which will be provided by the tutor once you start the course.
The successful completion of this 100% accredited online course enables learners to directly proceed to the following qualifications:
In addition, this level 3 teaching course will also prepare you to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) to enhance your teaching profile.
You must be involved in at least one hour of microteaching. For this purpose, you must deliver at least a 15-minute microteaching session that is observed and assessed. For the other 45 minutes, you can observe the microteaching sessions of fellow participants. If you are currently teaching, you may prefer to use your practice instead of microteaching session to meet the practical requirements. For more details, please read our Practical Requirements for Level 3 Award in Education and Training blog.
You will be assessed via three written assignments and the planning and delivery of a microteaching session. The micro-teach can be on any topic.
You will be able to:
£219
£250
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All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the
same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your
studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.
£252
£277
£302
All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the
same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your
studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.
Instant Access to VLE
You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.
Expert Tutor Support
Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.
Flexible Payment Plans
Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay fee in easy monthly instalments.
Accredited Certification
You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.
This course will open doors to your new career as a teaching assistant working with children in a school environment.