Award in Education and Training (Level 3) (AET) (replaces PTLLS)
In brief...
This course is suitable if you work or want to work as a teacher/trainer/tutor in Further Education Colleges, adult and community education, the voluntary sector, commerce, industry, the public sector or HM forces.
The AET Award is a mandatory minimum qualification for all those teaching in the Learning and Skills Sector and replaces the old PTLLS qualification.
Who is it for?
For those wishing to gain a threshold teaching qualification in the sector or those who would like to try teaching for the first time.
What courses can I do after this?
Learners who have completed this course will be awarded 3 credits towards the Diploma in Education and Training (DET).
To do this course you should have...
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.
There are no requirements for teaching practice during this course.
Costs
Fees: £450 for 2022/23
Please note that this is a full cost course and is not eligible for funding or finance.
Course Content
During the course there is an expectation of the following:
- Learners will have an initial assessment of literacy, numeracy and ICT
- There will be 60 guided learning hours - 30 classroom based, 30 hours self study
- The learner will receive tutorial support throughout the course
The course will cover the following core areas, amongst others:
- Review appropriate teaching and learning approaches in the specialist area
- Demonstrate session planning skills
- Discuss the delivery of inclusive sessions which motivate learners
