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Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)

NSCG Stafford College

Victoria Square, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2QR

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 3
Education and Training

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026
NSCG Stafford College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

The AET Award in Education and Training provides a solid foundation for individuals aspiring to become educators or trainers.� Explore essential concepts of teaching, learning, and assessment, gaining practical skills to effectively deliver engaging lessons. Learn about planning and delivering sessions, managing classroom dynamics, and assessing learner progress. This qualification is ideal for those entering the education sector or seeking to enhance their teaching abilities in diverse learning environments.

Course Details

During this, 12-week introductory course, you will learn about the basic theories of teaching and the fundamental elements required to teach learners in post-compulsory education. You will learn about lesson planning, delivery and assessment. The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET qualification) is the first step in teacher training, and this learning pathway can take you all the way to a PGCS (Postgraduate Certificate in Education). You will complete the following three units: Understanding the Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and TrainingUnderstanding and using inclusive learning and teaching approaches in education and trainingUnderstanding the principles and practices of assessment

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will build a portfolio of evidence and you will be observed undertaking a micro-teach.

Entry requirements

A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in your subject specialism, GCSE grade 4/C or above in maths and English, or equivalent qualification.

Your next steps...

You coud progress to a higher education qualification in teaching or to Assessing and Quality Assurance courses.

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