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Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) | Online PTLLS Qualification
Britannia School of Academics Ltd

100% Online | Flexible Study | Ofqual Regulated | Tutor Support Included | Introductory Teaching Qualification

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Price
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£149 inc VAT (was £229)
Or £49.67/mo. for 3 months...
Offer ends 31 December 2026
Study method
Online
Course format
Reading material - PDF/e-book, article/plain text
Duration
120 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
12 months
Qualification
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
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Certificates
  • Digital certificate - Free
  • Hard copy certificate - Free
Assessment details
  • Assessment and Verification (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (L3 AET) is an entry-level teaching qualification for a career in education and training.

Formerly known as the PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector), is a recognised level 3 teaching qualification introduces the essentials of teaching, training, and assessment.

Anyone who wants to teach, train, or assess in the further education (FE), higher education (HE), or workplace training sector can take a start through AET.

Qualification

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Regulated by Ofqual

Certificates

Assessment details

Assessment and Verification

Included in course price

Assessment is through portfolio of evidence which includes:

  • 3 written assignments
  • A practical micro-teach session (full guidance and support provided by your tutor)
  • Samples of work (lesson plans, teaching and learning resources)

All units are internally assessed by qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation.

Course media

Resources

  • Course PDF -

Description

On this online, flexible AET course, you will develop practical knowledge of:

  • Roles, responsibilities, and professional boundaries in adult education and training
  • Inclusive teaching and learning approaches that support diverse learners
  • Planning and delivering sessions for individuals and groups
  • Assessment methods and how to apply them in real training environments

This Level 3 AET qualification is regulated by Ofqual (UK) and delivered 100% online, with dedicated tutor support throughout.

Duration and Delivery

This online Level 3 Award in Education and Training is self-paced, so you can study when it suits you.

  • Recommended Course Duration: Up to 4 months
  • Delivery: Via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) - Moodle
  • Support: Online tutor support to guide you through assignments and micro-teaching requirements

Who is this course for?

This Level 3 AET course is ideal if you have little or no previous teaching experience and want a recognised starting point.

It is suitable for:

  • Aspiring tutors, lecturers, or teachers in FE/HE
  • Workplace and corporate trainers for mentoring, onboarding, internal training
  • First aid trainers, driving instructors, manual handling trainers, and other subject-matter specialists moving into a training role
  • Anyone needing a nationally recognised train-the-trainer qualification with no prior experience required

Requirements

  • Learners should be at least 18 years old
  • Have Literacy and Numeracy skills
  • Possess basic subject knowledge in the area they wish to teach

Career path

After completing this Level 3 AET qualification, you can progress to:

  • Further teaching qualifications e.g.,
    • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (RQF)
    • Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) (RQF)
    • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)
  • Roles in tutoring, workplace training, vocational instruction, and adult education

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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