The Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification is your first step into the world of teaching and training adults. Whether you're starting out in education or looking to formalise your skills, this course gives you the tools to plan, deliver, and assess training confidently.
This qualification is often known as the AET or PTLLS Course (Award in Education and Training) and is widely recognised across the UK. It's perfect for anyone looking to teach in adult education, whether in a college, workplace, or training centre. You don’t need teaching experience—just a passion to help others learn.
Throughout the course, you’ll build essential skills in lesson planning, classroom management, and delivering engaging sessions. You’ll also explore ways to meet your learners' needs and create an inclusive learning environment.
An OFQUAL accredited certificate will be provided to the learners after a successful completion.
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Portfolio/Coursework
Included in course price
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Description
The Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification consists of three key units:
Understanding Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships in Education and Training
Understanding and Using Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches
Understanding Assessment in Education and Training
These units give you a solid foundation in both theory and practice, helping you become a confident, capable trainer.
Assessment Procedure
There’s no exam involved. You’ll complete a written portfolio based on what you’ve learned. This is submitted by email or post. You’ll also complete a short Micro-Teach session (15–30 minutes), which can be recorded at home or delivered live. Your portfolio is reviewed within 7–10 working days, and once approved, you’ll receive your certificate.
Study Options That Fit Your Schedule
We offer flexible study routes to suit your lifestyle:
Online Learning Learn at your own pace with 24/7 access to our online portal. Record your Micro-Teach session from home and submit it when ready. You have up to 4 months to finish the course—but if you're ready sooner, you can complete and get certified earlier.
Classroom or Live Zoom Sessions Join our 3-day live sessions (10am–5pm weekly) either in-person or via Zoom. After the sessions, submit your coursework within 3 weeks. We’ll be there to guide and support you throughout the process.
Who is this course for?
The Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification is ideal for anyone looking to teach, train, or support adult learners in their profession. Whether you're just starting out or want to formalise your experience with a recognised certificate, this course is for you.
This qualification is perfect for:
Aspiring trainers, tutors, or teachers
Workplace mentors and staff trainers
Beauty and aesthetics professionals running courses
Healthcare and NHS staff delivering training
Driving instructors and first aid trainers
Security and public service educators (police, military, HM forces)
Teaching assistants and education support staff
Freelancers offering training in their field
Private training providers and corporate instructors
If your role involves educating adults or you'd like it to, the Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification (also known as the AET or PTLLS Course) will give you the skills and confidence to lead effective, engaging sessions.
Requirements
To enrol on the Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification (also known as the AET or PTLLS Course), you don’t need any prior teaching experience. The course is designed for beginners and those looking to build a solid foundation in training adults.
What You’ll Need to Provide:
After you sign up, you’ll be asked to submit a copy of a valid photo ID. This can be:
Passport
Driving Licence
Any government-issued photo ID
This step is required to confirm your identity and issue your official certificate upon completion.
Career path
Teaching or tutoring in the adult sector
Become a Qualified Trainer
Freelance trainer/teacher
Becoming a Health and Social Care Trainer
Becoming a First Aid Trainer
Becoming a Beauty Trainer
Becoming a Hair extension Trainer
Private Tutor
Community or corporate trainer
Career changer
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Sue Reynolds asked:
Hi, would I need to film a training session with this courses I may have limited option for this at present or is this entirely course work. Thanks.
Answer:
Hi Sue,
You can do video record (face to face or Zoom) or attend the one of our venue for the Micro Teach presentation. Please let us know if you still have any query.
which kind of assesment and exam are scheduled for this course?
Answer:
Dear Mariangela, There is no formal examination. You need to submit a portfolio/assignment and do 15-25 Min micro-teach presentation at our venue or from your place, send the video to us along with your coursework/portfolio for marking. If you still have any more query, please feel free to contact us.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy Limited
Can i teach hair extension courses with this qualification?
Answer:
Dear Marta, Thanks for your query. Level 3 AET is fully accredited, recognised qualification and you can teach any subject you are qualified in along with hair extension courses .
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy Limited
Hi ,
Please can you advice about the course structure ( essays and micro teaching) for online course.
Kind regards,
Jayita
Answer:
Dear Jayita, Thanks for your query about Level 3 AET Course, is fully accredited, recognised qualification and regulated by OFQUAL. You are required to complete an assignment/portfolio and 15-30 Micro Teach presentation on your chosen topic. You can do the Micro Teach via zoom or face to face in front of 2 audience. Upon enrolling on the course, we will send all long in details to you.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy Limited
Would I be able to teach Childcare and Health and sociol care with this ?
Answer:
Dear Tracy, Thanks for your query about Level 3 Award in Education & Training AET (former PTLLS) Course. Level 3 AET is fully accredited and recognised qualification and regulated by OFQUAL and is the correct qualification to teach Childcare and Health social care courses.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy Limited
What is the time line for this course. How soon can I have this course completed?
Answer:
Dear Cathereen, Thanks for your query about Level 3 Award in Education & Training AET (former PTLLS) Course. You will be given up to 4 months to complete the course. However if you finish earlier, you will be awarded early, you do not need to wait for 16 weeks, people finish within 2/3 weeks, depend on their lifestyle.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy Limited
My workplace will be funding this course for me. Please can you let me know how I can get an invoice for payment? Kind Regards
Answer:
Dear Louise Jones, Thanks for your query about Level 3 Award in Education & Training AET (former PTLLS) Course.
Certainly, we can send you an invoice. Please contact our admin, they will issue the invoice for you.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy Limited
hi, really interested in this course but could I get some more info on the micro teach video/presentation please? What does it involve etc? Thanks
Answer:
Dear Scott,
Thanks for your query about Level 3 Award in Education & Training AET (former PTLLS) Course.
Micro Teach is done in front of 2 audience, who can be your peer observers, can do it at your home/workplace. This session can be done via Teams or Zoom for 15-30 min. You need to choose a topic, ideally from your industry. It can be any method such as just oral presentation, power point presentation or any demonstration.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy Limited
Is this course similar to a Generic Instructor Course.
Is there a minimum time length on Presentations, how many Presentations would I require to do
Answer:
Dear Jo,
Thanks for your query about Level 3 Award in Education & Training AET Course to become an approved adult trainer/tutor/instructor.
Only one Micro Teach is done in front of 2 audience and can do it at your home/workplace. This session can be done via Teams or Zoom for 15-30 min. You need to choose a topic, ideally from your industry. It can be any method such as just oral presentation, power point presentation or any demonstration.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy Limited
Dear Colin,
Thank you for inquiring about the Level 3 Award in Education & Training AET (former PTLLS) Course.
The course is assignment based, so we can offer more time for completion and also you will be provided with more tutor support if needed.
Please feel free to contact us for anymore query.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy Limited
40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AB
I am residing in the UAE. My location (as well as current covid restrictions) make is impossible to attend your venue. How do I submit video work?
Answer:
Dear Amanda,
Thank you for inquiring about the Level 3 Award in Education & Training AET (former PTLLS) Course.
You can send the video via email or if you do our Live Zoom class Micro teach will be done in the class.
Please contact us for any query or any further discount.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy
40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AB
Can I book for someone I manage with the current offer. We work for an NHS Trust and need to raise a PO number. Can we book yet?
Answer:
Hi There
Yes you can book the course, or you can send a request to us to issue the invoice and you can raise PO number.
Please contact us for anymore query.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy
40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AB
Can you please elaborate on what the portfolio entails please
Answer:
Dear Debbie,
Thank you for inquiring about the Level 3 Award in Education & Training AET (former PTLLS) Course.
You need to do a theory written work and a Micro Teach for 15- 30 with 2 people via face to face or via Teams/Zoom or another platform on your chosen topic ideally from your sector. Send the video along with your work for assessment.
Please contact our admin team for anymore query.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy
40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AB
Is there someone I could contact with regards to someone with special needs who wants to take this course? Many thanks.
Answer:
Dear Lis,
Thank you for inquiring about the Level 3 Award in Education & Training AET (former PTLLS) Course.
Certainly, please call our office number or visit our website for details.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy
40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AB
What Topics does the course cover, e.g . Mandatory Courses?
Can I pay by PayPal?
Answer:
Dear Mercy,
Thank you for inquiring about the Level 3 Award in Education & Training AET Course.
This covers theses 3 units:
Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training
Understanding assessment in education and training
Yes you can pay via Paypal or over the phone or invoice.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy
40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AB
Hi , we are a local Authority who will be paying for the AET Level 3 qualification in Education and Teaching. Can we pay by invoice or corporate card?
Answer:
Dear Paul,
Thank you for inquiring about the Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or PTLLS Course.
Certainly you can pay via an invoice or corporate card.
Please contact our admin team, so they can raise an invoice for you.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy
40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AB
Is the course available Face to Face?
If yes where?
Is Face to Face training more expensive than the online option?
Answer:
Dear Andy,
Thank you for inquiring about the Level 3 Award in Education & Training AET (former PTLLS) Course.
Yes, we do have 3 days of Live Zoom class or face to face class and they are more expensive than the online option. Please visit our website for details and forthcoming dates.
Please contact us for anymore query or any further discount.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy
40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AB
Hi, Is access to the course for 12 months or 4 months? It says 12 but then that you will have 4 months/16weeks to complete the course. Thank you.
Answer:
Dear Debra,
Thank you for inquiring about the Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or PTLLS Course.
You will be given up to 4 months to complete the course. However if you finish earlier, you will be awarded early, you do not need to wait for 4 months, people finish within 2/3 weeks, depending on their lifestyle.
Please contact our admin team for anymore query or for any discount.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy
40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AB
is the qualification Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)
City and Guilds, Pearson Education, Qualsafe Awards over all three bodys or just 1
Answer:
Dear Paul,
Thank you for inquiring about the Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or PTLLS Course.
We work with few awarding bodies, you will receive the certificate from one of them and this certificate is accepted in the UK and abroad as this a recognised and accredited certificate by OFQUAL.
Please contact our admin team for anymore query or for any discount.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy
40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AB
Can you clarify what portfolio you mean? Do you mean our course that we want to present and teach in the future?
Answer:
Dear Carmen,
Thank you for inquiring about the Level 3 Award in Education & Training AET (former PTLLS) Course.
The portfolio is consist of coursework/assignment. You will be given up to 4 months to complete the coursework. However if you finish earlier, you will be awarded early, you do not need to wait for 4 months, people finish within 2/3 weeks.
Please contact us if you have anymore questions.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy
40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AB
Hi, I was wandering about the 3 training days, are these on set dates/days and when are they please?
Answer:
Dear Louise,
Thank you for inquiring about the Level 3 Award in Education & Training AET (former PTLLS) Course.
We offer Distance Learning/Online or 3 days Live Zoom class or 3 days face to face classes and they are set date, usually from Monday - Wednesday. Please contact our admin team for arranging a 3 days Live Zoom class or 3 days face to face classes.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy
40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AB
Dear Shelley,
Thank you for inquiring about the Level 3 Award in Education & Training AET (former PTLLS) Course.
All our certificates are Recognised, Regulated and Accredited by OFQUAL and accepted in England, Wales and Scotland.
Please contact us if you have anymore questions.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy
40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AB
Once I do this, can I train my internal staff on this, and they can do the assessment?
Answer:
Dear JS,
Thank you for inquiring about the Level 3 Train the Trainer Qualification, AET or PTLLS Course.
Of course you can as this certificate is Recognised, Regulated and Accredited by OFQUAL. This is the course to become an approved adult trainer/tutor/instructor and you will be able to teach/train any subject you are qualified in.
Please contact us if you have anymore questions.
Regards,
Canary Wharf Academy
40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AB
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