Description

The Award in Education and Training – AET is an initial teacher training qualification, studied at QCF Level 3, for those new to teaching, wanting to start out as associate teachers, or currently teaching in the United Kingdom and requiring or to become full teachers in Further Education (FE) or in the Lifelong Learning sector of education.

The Award in Education and Training – AET is currently the lowest of the teaching qualifications specifically for this sector of education. Following successful completion of the Award in Education and Training – AET and upon achieving the qualification, an associate teacher would then have to take the more advanced Certificate in Education and Training – CET Level 4 and after that the Diploma in Education and Training – DET Level 5.

To achieve the certification, the learner does not have to be in a teaching role in order to be assessed, making it a very achievable certification and a suitable starting point for anyone wanting to become an educator. Assessment is in the form of a ‘micro-teach’ session and submission of assignments and a portfolio of evidence.

Who is this course for?

People who wish to work in the lifelong learning sector as a teacher, trainer or associate teacher.

Entry requirements

Level 2 or 3 qualification and/or relevant experience in the subject you intend to teach.
Minimum Level 2 Functional Skills English and Mathematics requested.

What will I study?

• The role of the tutor and the interrelationships with other professionals
• Referral systems
• The characteristics and aspirations of the adult learner
• Methods and resources used in adult classes

How will I be assessed?

• Written assignments (4)
• 4 journals at the end of each assignment
• Micro-teaching for 20 mins (self-evaluation, tutor observation and peer assessment)

Course time:

Start dates: September, January and April

Friday 4 to 6 pm.

Friday 6 to 8 pm.

Fees

Level 3: £450

More information at the reception of the college.