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Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or Level 3 PTLLS Course
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Summary

Price
£21 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
120 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
No formal qualification
Assessment details
  • Assessment fee at the time of submission - £169
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), formerly known as PTLLS, is the mandatory minimum qualification required if you want to become a Further Education (FE) teacher or trainer in your desired field within the UK.

If you're planning to start a career in teaching, this Level 3 AET course is an excellent way to begin. As a teacher, you have the opportunity to make a real difference in society and positively influence the lives of your learners. With teaching jobs currently in high demand around the world, this could be your chance to pursue a truly rewarding profession. Whether you're a beginner or already involved in the education sector, this course is designed to benefit both groups. It also offers formal recognition to current educators for their experience and teaching skills.

Throughout the course, you'll gain valuable insight into planning lessons, delivering sessions, and assessing learners effectively. These core skills are essential for anyone looking to become a confident and competent educator in today's learning environments.

Awarding Body

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training course is accredited by A certificate from this renowned awarding body will bring you out as a highly marketable candidate within the desired industry.

There is Something More for You with Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or Level 3 PTLLS Course

As a course provider, we highly value our learners’ needs. That is why we are giving you some relevant courses for teaching and training for free to benefit you. With these courses, you can further enrich your knowledge and employability skills. Here are those –

  1. Diploma in Special Education Needs (SEN)
  2. EYFS Teaching Diploma
  3. Early Years Level 4
  4. Primary Teaching Diploma
  5. Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

Learning Outcomes of the Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or Level 3 PTLLS Course

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify and perform the roles of a teacher.
  • Explain and apply the teaching and learning approaches.
  • Plan a training session for your learners of different backgrounds.
  • Describe the teachers' attributes and expectations.
  • Prepare inclusive lessons and training sessions for your students.
  • Analyse the role, responsibilities and relationships in education and training.
  • Prepare and administer necessary assessments for your students.

Special Note: Please be informed that apart from the initial fee, you have to pay GBP 169 when submitting assignments.

Assessment details

Assessment fee at the time of submission

£169

Please be informed that apart from the initial fee, you have to pay GBP 169 when submitting assignments.

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Description

Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or Level 3 PTLLS Course

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training

  • Understand the Teaching Role and Responsibilities in Education and Training
  • Understand Ways to Maintain a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment
  • Understand the Relationships between Teachers and Other Professionals in Education and Training

Module 02: Understanding and Using Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches in Education and Training

  • Understand Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches in Education and Training
  • Understand Ways to Create an Inclusive Teaching and Learning Environment
  • Be Able to Plan Inclusive Teaching and Learning
  • Be Able to Deliver Inclusive Teaching and Learning
  • Be Able to Evaluate the Delivery of Inclusive Teaching and Learning

Module 03: Understanding Assessment

  • Understand Types and Methods of Assessment Used in Education and Training
  • Understand How to Involve Learners and Others in the Assessment Process
  • Understand the Role and Use of Constructive Feedback in the Assessment Process
  • Understand Requirements for Keeping Records of Assessment in Education and Training

Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or Level 3 PTLLS Course Qualification at a Glance

  • Total Qualification Time (TQT - 120 Hours
  • Guided Learning Hours (GLH) - 48 Hours
  • Credit Value - 12
  • Minimum Age - 19

Purpose of the Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or Level 3 PTLLS Course Qualification

This Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or Level 3 PTLLS Course qualification is designed to prepare learners for employment and support them to progress to a teaching role within the workplace. It has been developed for those intending to work in the post-16 education and training sector.

What Skills You Will Gain from this Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or Level 3 PTLLS Course

You will gain the following marketable qualities through the Level 3 Award in Education and Training course. Different hiring managers are looking for these below-mentioned qualities.

  • Become an expert in education and training.
  • Learn about the teacher’s role.
  • Master the learning and teaching approaches.
  • Increase your session planning skills.
  • Gain knowledge in teacher expectations & attributions.
  • Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions which engage and motivate learners.
  • Explain roles, responsibilities, and relationships in education and training.
  • Identify how to create assessments in education and training.

Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or Level 3 PTLLS Course Assessment Method

In order to be eligible for the certification, you need to complete the following assessments.

  • Three written assignments
  • One microteaching session - 60 Minutes (Which can be submitted as a recorded video)

Please note that you will be given precise instruction in the course material about writing the assignments and performing the micro-teach session. Moreover, if you face any difficulty, your tutor will be there to support you.

You must submit all assignments via the online portal with full tutor support.

Certification of Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or Level 3 PTLLS Course

As soon as you submit your assignments and micro-teaching video, your tutor will assess those. Based on the assessor's evaluation, you will be graded either achieved/not achieved yet. If you are in the achieved category, you will receive an accredited certificate from the renowned awarding body.

Progression

If you achieve this Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or Level 3 PTLLS Course qualification, you could progress to:

  • Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
  • Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
  • Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges
  • Level 4 Award for Technology Enabled Educators
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

Who is this course for?

Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or Level 3 PTLLS Course

Wherever you work, this Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or Level 3 PTLLS Course course is a must for you if you want to become a trainer. Besides, this course is also appropriate for the following.

  • Teacher & Trainer
  • Consultant
  • Job Hunters & School Leavers
  • College or University Students & Graduates
  • Tutors & Instructors
  • Headmasters
  • Education Consultants
  • Education Providers
  • Office Clerk & Administration Assistant
  • Educational Psychologist
  • Lecturer or Classroom Assistant

Requirements

AET or Level 3 PTLLS Course

There are no fixed entry requirements for attending the Level 3 Award in Education and Training course. However, you must be 19 years old or over upon certification. An interest in teaching adults and E-learning will be beneficial. Moreover, you must have basic ICT and time management skills. It will help you complete online written assignments. Since this is a Level 3 course, you must be ready to read through various texts, cross-reference, research theories or principles or practises of effective teaching. Finally, you need to demonstrate practical teaching skills via assessment work.

Career path

You can choose from a variety of professions either in teaching or training upon completion of the Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or Level 3 PTLLS Coursecourse. These include -

  • Primary School Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Further Education Teacher
  • Private Tutor
  • Freelance Trainer
  • Trainer at Your Workplace

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