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Overview
If you’re looking for a career in education and training, then the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (L3 AET) is the best choice. It is considered an industry-standard entry qualification for those looking to teach or train. It was formerly the Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS). Most training centres would expect that you have a Level 3 Award in Education and Training 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 course, just a passion for teaching and training. This teacher training course will assist you regardless of your subject expertise – whether you teach music or coach people. The awarding body of this course is Focus Awards which UK Ofqual fully accredits. This course is delivered 100% online. We will offer support to you.
Intended Audience
With this 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.
Duration and Delivery
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 five days or up to 4 months, depending on your previous experience and dedication to the study. This Level 3 AET qualification is delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Our online tutor support is there to facilitate you to achieve your success rate accordingly.
Assessment and Verification
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’re enrolled.
Progression
The successful completion of this 100% accredited online course enables learners to proceed to the following qualifications directly:
Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (RQF)
Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF)
In addition, this level 3 teaching course will also prepare you to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) to enhance your teaching profile.
Unit Structure
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
Entry Requirement
You should be aged 19 or over to undertake the qualification
Not having a criminal background that prevents you from becoming a teacher
Practical Requirement
You must be involved in at least one hour of microteaching. In addition, you must deliver at least one 15-minute microteaching session observed and assessed. For the other 45 minutes, you can either have additional microteaching sessions or observe the microteaching sessions of fellow participants. If you are currently teaching, you may prefer to use your practice instead of microteaching to meet the practical requirements.
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.