Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)

What is the Level 3 Award in Education and Training?

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) is your gateway into the teaching profession, specifically designed for newcomers to education or anyone wanting to build solid teaching foundations. Whether you're considering a career in further education, adult learning, or workplace training, this qualification gives you the essential skills to succeed in the lifelong learning sector.

You'll explore key areas like understanding your professional role, creating inclusive learning environments, planning engaging lessons, and mastering different assessment techniques. Think of the AET as your teaching launchpad - it equips you with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to deliver lessons that truly connect with your students.

Once you've completed your AET, exciting pathways open up to advance your teaching career through higher-level qualifications like the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training or the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.

At MKLC, we understand that everyone learns differently - that's why you can complete your AET through either an intensive one-week course or at your own pace over a month, giving you the flexibility to fit professional development around your life.

Course Outline

• Roles and Responsibilities of a Teacher

  Discover the exciting and varied role of an educator in today's learning landscape. You'll explore how teachers wear many hats - from subject expert to mentor and facilitator - while learning to maintain professional boundaries and create safe, supportive learning environments. This foundation unit helps you understand what makes great teaching and sets you up for a rewarding career in education.

• Legislation

  Don't worry - we make the legal side of teaching straightforward and manageable! You'll gain essential knowledge of key laws that protect both you and your learners, including equality, health and safety, and safeguarding requirements. Understanding these fundamentals gives you confidence to teach professionally while keeping everyone safe and included.

• Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training

  Building great relationships is at the heart of effective teaching, and we'll show you how to get it right. You'll learn to navigate the professional boundaries between teachers and students while working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners. This unit gives you the interpersonal skills to thrive in any educational setting.

• Inclusive Teaching and Learning

  Every learner deserves to succeed, and you'll discover how to make that happen for everyone in your classroom. We'll explore practical strategies for removing barriers to learning and celebrating the diversity your students bring. You'll leave feeling confident about adapting your teaching to meet different needs and creating truly inclusive learning experiences.

• Assessment in Education and Training

  Assessment doesn't have to be scary - it's actually one of your most powerful tools for supporting student success! You'll learn how to use both formal and informal assessment methods to track progress and boost motivation. We'll show you how to give feedback that genuinely helps learners grow and develop.

• Planning and Delivering a Lesson

  This is where the magic happens - turning your subject knowledge into engaging, memorable lessons that students actually enjoy. You'll master the art of lesson planning, from setting clear learning outcomes to choosing activities that keep everyone engaged. By the end, you'll feel excited and prepared to step into any classroom.

• Methods of Assessment

  Expand your assessment toolkit with a variety of practical methods that suit different learning styles and subjects. From questioning techniques to creative assignments, you'll discover how to assess learning in ways that are fair, meaningful, and motivating. We'll help you choose the right assessment method for every situation.

• Deliver a Microteach - 15 Minute Session

  Here's your moment to shine! This practical 15-minute teaching session is your chance to bring everything together and experience the joy of teaching firsthand. You'll plan and deliver a lesson on a topic you're passionate about, gaining valuable experience and confidence in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Why Choose MKLC Training?

Students are more than just a number. Our qualified tutors support our students with regular feedback and guidance throughout the course to help individuals achieve their qualification.  

If opting for the one week course, we aim to ensure everyone has completed their assignments during the week, and ready to present their micro teach sessions to the rest of the group at the end of the week. Micro teach sessions are held on the final day of the course, and students must be available to present their micro teach either face to face or via Skype.

The online AET means you get to study at times to suit you, and most of our students choose to access the course in the evenings and over the weekend.  This qualification is targeted at those who are new to teaching; and can be regarded as a stepping stone to the certificate (CET) and diploma (DET) at a later date.

BONUS OFFER:

You can also add the Award in Online Teaching as part of your CPD and to give you more confidence in teaching courses online. You can sign up for both the AET and AOT for just an extra £75.