Award in Education and Training Level 3 (PTLLs)
This qualification is designed to give learners the knowledge and confidence to teach in the post 16 education sector. This could be as a trainer or as a teacher/tutor in further education or in the community sectors.
Understand your own roles, responsibilities and boundaries in relation to teaching/training
Demonstrate session planning skills – plan deliver, observe and evaluate a micro-teach session
Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions that motivate learners
AET Training (Level 3 Award in Education and Training RQF) - PTLLS Course
The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) has replaced both the Level 3 and 4 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Sector (PTLLS) awards. This course is designed for candidates who are thinking of starting a teaching career or those who have limited access to teaching opportunities. You are not expected to be already teaching as the practical element of the course is assessed by a micro-teach session lasting at least an hour. The practical element can alternatively be assessed in the workplace instead of the micro teach if you work with individuals or a group of learners.
Course structure
The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) course has a similar structure as the predecessor PTLLS qualification. The units are made up of the following three units:
Unit 1: Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
Unit 4: Facilitate learning and development in groups
Unit 5: Facilitate learning and development for individuals
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by either blended learning or as classroom based. You are expected to meet all the course requirements regardless of the delivery method.
Classroom
This is the ideal course delivery as it allows all face to face teaching, support, and guidance throughout the sessions. All practical requirements of the course will need to be demonstrated and observed in real time.
Blended Learning
This mode of learning is ideal for candidates who want to complete part of the course by distance learning and in the comfort of their own home. All practical requirements of the course will need to be demonstrated and observed in real time.
Assessment
The course is assessed by a portfolio of evidence which you must compile and submit at the end of the course. You will be expected to plan and deliver a microteach for 45 minutes. If you are currently teaching, we might be able to accept your real teaching session to meet the microteach requirement.
How Long is the course?
We are often asked how quick someone can complete this course? This depends on several factors which includes your own commitment, the quality of your evidence, time, learning and assessment opportunities and your ability to study at a high level. Candidates joining the course with evidence of prior learning and credits from other qualifications will obviously be able to complete quicker than someone without. If you invest more time on the course such as 15 hours a week then you will most likely complete earlier compared to someone who commits less time. Please bear in mind that you will be required to evidence learning and participate in course activities. This is a regulated qualification that will be quality assured and monitored by awarding bodies and Ofqual.
What it means studying at Level 3
You will be assessed at the same level as someone completing A-Levels. Achievement at Level 3 reflects the ability to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to complete tasks and address problems that, while well defined, have a measure of complexity. It includes taking responsibility for initiating and completing tasks and procedures as well as exercising autonomy and judgment within limited parameters. You will be expected to use references and reflect an awareness of different perspectives or approaches within your area of study or work
Entry Requirements
This Level 3 Award in Education and Training course is designed for candidates who are thinking of starting a teaching career or those who have limited access to teaching opportunities You need to demonstrate competency by having qualifications or experience in the subject area you want to teach. You will also be expected to have basic numeracy, literacy, and IT skills in line with national occupational skills for Learning and development practitioners.
Certification
This is a recognised regulated qualification that will be awarded by an Ofqual regulated awarding body. We are Accredited with Pearson Edexcel. When your portfolio of evidence has been successfully signed off by your assessor it will be forwarded for moderation. Certification normally takes place within 14 working days after successful internal and external moderation. Your certificate will be forwarded to you by first class recorded delivery.
What can l do after completion?
The qualification can be used in its entirety if you are a tutor or trainer. You can go on to complete the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or any other higher education course.