Teaching is a rewarding profession because people like to inspire, teach, and train others to grow and ultimately make a real difference in their educational lives.
Before entering the teaching field, the Level 3 Award in Education and Training – previously PTLLS – is the perfect course to start.
However, you may naturally have certain questions in mind, like ‘What do I need to know about the course?’ ‘What do I need to know about the course?’ ‘What does the course cover’ ‘Am I eligible to enrol on the course?’ or ‘What further career opportunities this qualification holds?’
Read further to learn more about Level 3 AET!
What the Level 3 AET is and Who is it for?
Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an initial teacher training qualification. It is a knowledge-based course that is ideal if you start your career as a teacher/trainer in the FE or HE sectors, regardless of your experience or subject expertise.
This introductory course is designed for those with little to no prior teaching experience.
The qualification will help you prepare to teach or train in lifelong sectors. As a beginner, you will learn about:
- The basic roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer
- How to build meaningful relationships with your students or other teachers/trainers
- How to create a safe and supportive classroom where all students are equally appreciated, seen and heard
- Inclusive practices that you can implement in your classroom
- How can you cater to the VARK needs of your students by using multiple teaching methods
- What are the different assessment methods in teaching and training
- How to plan, research and share assessment outcomes
- Or how to provide constructive feedback to the students
In simple words, the course will essentially prepare you to plan, deliver and assess learning in FE or HE sectors.
In addition to that, obtaining the course will open doors to multiple career opportunities, preparing you to take on any role in the teaching/training industry.
What Career Paths Can I Take with Level 3 AET?
With Level 3 AET you can start to teach or train in schools, colleges or other training centres. Your job prospects will greatly improve, allowing you to become:
- Tutor in Further Education
- Tutor or trainer for adults
- A corporate trainer
- Educational advisor
Can you Teach with an AET Qualification?
Yes, the PTLLS course is the most taken by learners looking to teach and train in the lifelong sector. Besides teaching, you will have the opportunity to learn how to plan, prepare or assess learning, create a positive and inclusive classroom, identify learners’ individualised needs, provide constructive feedback, and much more.
Am I Ready to take the Level 3 AET Course?
As mentioned earlier, the AET course is designed for those who want to pursue a career in teaching regardless, of their qualification or experience in the field.
So, whether you work in the lifelong sector or not, you can easily enrol on the course; with no specific entry requirements, you just have to be 19 years or older with a good understanding of Literacy and Numeracy.
What to Expect from the Course?
The course L3 Award in E&T consists of 3 units, namely:
Unit 1: Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
Unit 2: Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training
Unit 3: Understanding assessment in education and training
If we talk about course completion, the total qualification time depends on the regulatory awarding body. However, with Britannia School of Academics, the Total Qualification Time (TQT) of the course is 120 hours which can be completed in 4 months or earlier.
Once the course is completed, you will be assessed via three written assignments and 1 hour of micro-teach session.
What’s Next?
Your teaching journey doesn’t end with L3 AET. You can progress towards even more advanced qualifications to become a qualified teacher enhance your exposure and knowledge regarding all aspects of teaching.
You can further choose to enrol on:
Conclusion
Given the above information, Level 3 Award in Education and Training is the best starting point for you to commence your teaching career. Whether you are experienced in the teaching field or not, the course will help you acquire the right skill set and understanding of the lifelong sector.
The course is open to everyone and doesn’t need any prerequisite qualification or experience; and once completed, it will allow you to take many roles in the industry.
Furthermore, even if the goal is to become a qualified teacher later, you can still benefit from this programme’s expertise-building focus and enrol on more advanced qualifications like L5 DET.
