What Can a Level 3 Award in Education and Training Do For Me
Previously known as PETTLS, the Level 3 Award in Education and Training is your first step towards expanding your career opportunities. With this level 3 qualification, a whole world of possibilities presents itself to you, and the people you will ultimately pass your knowledge and skills on to. Carry on reading to find out who this qualification is for, and what it is commonly used for.
Who is the Level 3 AET Course For?
The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is suitable for learners who:
- Would like an introduction to teaching or training in the Lifelong Learning Sector
- Are seeking career progression within their area or work
- Teach on a one-to-one and/or group basis
- Want to be able to effectively deliver tool box talks
- Want to reduce external training costs by delivering training in-house.
"In short, lifelong learning is the recognition that learning continues beyond formal education or professional qualifications. It is about an individual continuing to develop skills and knowledge throughout their life and career. Lifelong learning can relate to both the personal and professional, and can involve a variety of different learning methods."
What Jobs Can I Use This Qualification For?
Whilst the Level 3 Award in Education and Training can be used in all industries, some common examples of how this qualification is used are:
- Becoming an in-house trainer at your company for a qualification you have previously completed, e.g. first aid, manual handling, mental health awareness.
- Working as a trainer for a dedicated training provider.
- Teaching life skills in paid or voluntary settings such as youth centres, or adult learning disability day centres.
- Becoming a vocational tutor and passing on your knowledge and skills to those new to, or looking to upskill, in your field of work.
- Teaching academic qualifications up to A-Level or equivalent.
- For the benefit of non-profits, and choosing to use your teaching qualification to assist charities.
What is the Best Way to Study This Qualification?
Whilst some providers may offer this qualification online, the best way to study is really to attend an in person classroom course. This is because it allows you to develop your skills as a teacher in a real life setting. Compass Skills Training offer 5 day courses in which learners have the opportunity to plan and deliver their own micro-teach session in front of a classroom of their peers.
How Mike Became the Best Mentor He Could Be With Compass
“Having worked for 13 years for ONE STOP HIRE Ltd in various technical roles I was delighted to be offered the position of Apprentice Training Manager at our purpose built apprentice Training Facility in Wigan, tasked with the mentoring of a new intake of construction plant maintenance trainees for a 24 month off the job training programme,
Having enjoyed a long career in plant maintenance I felt having the chance to pass this knowledge on to our future One Stop Hire engineers would be a massive reward in itself. To be confident that I could be the most effective mentor possible, I felt it essential to enrol on the Level 3 Education and Training course provided by Compass Skills Training. I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the course and must say the encouragement and support I received during each module from my mentor Sue and other staff at Compass was exceptional. Being properly equipped for the role is a massive confidence booster, Thanks again Compass Skills Training.”
Career Progression After Completing the Level 3 Award in Education & Training
After completing the Level 3, you could move on to a Level 5 qualification as a Learning & Skills Teacher. This qualification can be funded through an apprenticeship that would give you the equivalent of a foundation degree.
