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About our qualifications
We have three teacher training qualifications which are all delivered online and supported by a personal tutor who will guide you through the duration of your course.
The courses consist of a range of units followed by observations – this will vary depending on the course. See the table below for a comparison of the different courses.
Award in Education and Training (AET)
Certificate in Education and Training (CET)
Diploma in Education and Training (DET)
*The units may be split for ease of learning
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Find out about the units you will be working on
This qualification is the initial qualification for those entering further education teaching or training and work a few hours a week or less.
Entry requirements
It is also preferable to have a Level 2 (GCSE A-C) qualification in numeracy and literacy however it is not essential to complete the numeracy, literacy and ICT qualifications before starting the AET course.
Units
1. Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training.
The purpose of this unit is to enable the learner to understand the role and responsibilities of a teacher in education and training and the relationship between different professionals in education and training.
2. Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training
This unit looks at teaching and learning strategies that facilitate the learning process
3. Understanding assessment in education and training
This unit will review a range of assessment types and their impact on learners.
This qualification develops practical teaching skills and, through the units, prepares teachers to work in a wide range of contexts. This qualification is suitable for teachers/trainers working several hours a week on a regular basis.
Entry requirements
Unit outline
1. Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
The purpose of this unit is to enable the learner to understand the role and responsibilities of a teacher in education and training and the relationship between different professionals in education and training.
2. Planning to meet the needs of learners
The purpose of this unit is to enable the learner to agree individual learning goals and inclusive practice
3. Delivering education and training
The purpose of this unit is to enable the learner to use inclusive teaching and learning approaches, in accordance with internal processes and external requirements
4. Assessing learners in education and training
The purpose of this unit is to explore different types and methods of assessment
5. Using resources in education and training
The purpose of this unit is to enable the learner to use resources in the delivery of inclusive teaching and learning and to be able to evaluate that use.
6. Teaching in a specialist area
This unit aims to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in relation to teaching in your area of specialism.
The online version of this course will be available soon.
This qualification provides training for those individuals who aspire to, or hold, a teaching role with an extensive range of teaching or training responsibilities. You will also need this qualification to apply for QTLS administered by the Society of Education and Training.
Entry requirements
Unit outline
1. Teaching learning and assessment in education and training
The purpose of the unit is to provide the learner with knowledge, understanding and skills relating to teaching, learning and assessment in education and training.
2. Understanding and managing behaviours in a learning environment
This unit aims to enable learners to manage behaviours in a learning environment.
3. Specialist delivery techniques and activities
This unit aims to enable the learner to explore the use of specialist delivery techniques in their own specialist vocational or subject area.
4. Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment
This unit give a guide on the process of internal quality assurance
5. Theories, principles and models in education and training
The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with knowledge and understanding of theories, principles and models applied to education and training.
6. Developing, using and organising resources in a specialist area
This unit aims to enable learners to develop, use, and organise resources within a specialist subject, vocational or other area
7. Teaching in a specialist area
This unit aims to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in relation to teaching in a specialist area
8. Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training
The purpose of the unit is to provide the learner with knowledge, understanding and skills relating to developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training
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