Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET)

• Recognised Teaching Qualification: Gain a nationally recognised Level 3 Award in Education and Trainingthat supports entry into teaching, training and workplace instruction roles.

• Ideal PTLLS Replacement Course: Achieve the modern qualification that replaced PTLLS, helping employers and candidates meet current expectations for trainer competence.

• Confidence To Deliver Training: Build the skills to plan, structure and deliver engaging sessions for adult learners in classroom, workshop or workplace environments.

• Inclusive Teaching Practice: Learn how to create an inclusive learning environment that supports different needs, abilities and learning styles.

• Assessment And Feedback Skills: Understand how to assess learning, give constructive feedback and review progress to improve outcomes for candidates.

• Strong Foundation For Career Progression: Use the qualification as a stepping stone towards further teaching, assessing and quality assurance qualifications.

• Useful For Workplace And Private Trainers: Whether you deliver health and safety, compliance, vocational or internal staff training, this course provides a solid foundation for effective training delivery.

• Supports Professional Credibility: Demonstrate that you have the knowledge and structure to teach effectively, helping build trust with employers, centres and learners.

This course is designed for individuals who would like to start teaching, as well as those already delivering training who need a recognised qualification for career development. It is suited to both the private training industry and post-16 education settings, covering the core teaching skills needed to become an effective trainer or teacher.

Potential progression routes include the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training and higher-level teaching or quality assurance qualifications.

This course is ideal for aspiring trainers, workplace instructors, vocational tutors, health and safety trainers, assessors moving into teaching, and anyone who wants a recognised qualification to teach adults.

Your Roles And Responsibilities As A Teacher

This unit helps candidates understand the teaching role, professional boundaries and responsibilities within education and training. It also explores how to help maintain a safe, supportive and effective learning environment and how teachers work alongside other professionals.

Planning And Delivering Inclusive Teaching

Candidates learn how to plan and deliver a session that meets individual needs and promotes inclusion. This includes understanding how people learn, how to structure teaching effectively, and how to create an environment where all learners can participate.

Assessment In Education And Training

This part of the course explores the main types of assessment used in education and training. Candidates will understand the role of initial, formative and summative assessment, the importance of constructive feedback, and good practice in maintaining assessment records.

Step 1. Micro Teach

Candidates plan and deliver their own 15-minute micro teach session, allowing them to put teaching theory into practice and demonstrate their developing delivery skills.

Step 2. Portfolio Of Evidence

Following the classroom element, candidates have up to one year to complete their written portfolio. Templates and guidance are provided to support completion and make the process clearer and more manageable.

What Is The Level 3 Award In Education And Training?

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) is an introductory teaching qualification for people who want to teach or deliver training in the post-16 sector. It is commonly viewed as the replacement for the old PTLLS course.

Is AET The Same As PTLLS?

The AET course replaced PTLLS, so although people still search for PTLLS training, the current recognised qualification is the Level 3 Award in Education and Training.

Who Should Attend The Level 3 AET Course?

This course is ideal for aspiring trainers, workplace instructors, vocational tutors, health and safety trainers, assessors moving into teaching, and anyone who wants a recognised qualification to teach adults.

Do I Need Teaching Experience Before Taking The AET Course?

No. The Level 3 AET is suitable for beginners as well as those already delivering training who want to gain a nationally recognised teaching qualification.

Can I Use The AET Qualification To Become A Health And Safety Trainer?

Yes, the Level 3 Award in Education and Training is a strong starting point for becoming a health and safety trainer. Many candidates combine it with a recognised technical qualification such as the NEBOSH General Certificate to strengthen subject knowledge and training credibility.

How Is The Level 3 Award In Education And Training Assessed?

Assessment usually includes a micro teach session and a portfolio of evidence completed after the course. This allows candidates to demonstrate both practical teaching ability and underpinning knowledge.

Where Can I Take The AET Course?

Acadame delivers the Level 3 AET course in Stoke and can also provide training on site nationwide. We also support clients in Derby, Manchester and Liverpool, and through our managed service approach can help open up local delivery options through trusted partners across the UK.

What Can I Do After Completing The Level 3 AET Course?

After completing the AET qualification, candidates may progress into workplace training, further education delivery, internal training roles, or continue onto qualifications such as the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training or Level 4 IQA.

Is The Level 3 AET A Recognised Qualification?

Yes, this is a recognised qualification that demonstrates teaching knowledge and practical delivery skills for the post-16 education and training sector.