When Should You Take the Level 3 Award in Education and Training?

Have you ever been told, “You’d make a great teacher, —but you are not sure where to begin? If you want to teach adults, deliver workplace training or step into further education, the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) often provides the first professional step. It offers a recognised teaching qualification in the UK and opens the door to part-time, freelance, and sessional teaching roles. This guide explains exactly when you should take the qualification, who it suits and how it supports your career progression. What Is the Level 3 Award in Education and Training? The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an entry-level teaching qualification for individuals who want to teach or train learners aged 16 and above. It replaced the former PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) qualification and remains widely recognised across: Further education colleges Private training providers Adult learning centres Workplace training departments Apprenticeship prov