{"id":1029,"date":"2023-03-27T10:15:44","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T10:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hurak.co.uk\/blogs\/?p=1029"},"modified":"2025-09-26T10:45:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T10:45:31","slug":"choose-the-right-teaching-course-ctlls-cet-ptlls-aet-dtlls-det","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/choose-the-right-teaching-course-ctlls-cet-ptlls-aet-dtlls-det","title":{"rendered":"Choose The Right Teaching Course: CTLLS\/CET, PTLLS\/AET, DTLLS\/DET"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>

Get familiar with the different teaching credentials, including what they are, their usage, and, most importantly, which one is the best for you as you complete this blog.<\/p>

Only three of the six acronyms for teaching or training credentials are still in use. This is since AET, CET, and DET have replaced the original three teaching credentials, PTLLS, CTLLS, and DTLLS, respectively.<\/p>

Each of the new credentials resembles the course it replaced in many ways. Changes have only been made to the qualification structure and criteria to freshen and modernise the content.<\/p>

To make the names of each teaching credential more comprehensible, the regulating authorities decided to revise them. Ironically, since many of the original acronyms are still in use today, this has caused a lot of misunderstanding.<\/p>

Any reference to PTLLS, CTLLS, or DTLLS ultimately refers to AET, CET, or DET.<\/p>

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Award in Education and Training (AET)<\/strong><\/h2>

Award in Education and Training is now referred to as AET. This level-3 certification is the first step toward a position as a teacher.<\/p>

The AET is a foundation award for students without prior training or teaching experience. It is intended to serve as an introduction to the field of adult education, giving you a basic understanding of what teaching entails.<\/p>

For any beginning, earning an AET is a requirement. If you have previously finished your level-3 award and want to move on to a level-4 course, you can skip the first unit.<\/p>

The level-3 qualification is the starting point for moving on to a more challenging course.<\/p>

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Certificate in Education and Training (CET)<\/strong><\/h2>

The CTTLS qualification has recently been replaced by the CET (Certificate in Education and Training).<\/p>

The CET is a nationally recognised credential for people who desire to advance their careers in teaching, as well as for people who are not currently working in education (or teacher training) but who can complete the required elective course units.<\/p>

The second step toward becoming a teacher in post-16 education is to earn a CET qualification. It is a nationally recognised credential that improves your knowledge and teaching abilities.<\/p>

Although you can enrol in this course without being on a placement, you must be observed in a classroom to receive your qualification. Most candidates decide to postpone starting the course until they are in placement.<\/p>

Typically, this qualification serves as a stepping stone for the level-5 diploma. To offer instruction\/training in various situations, a CET qualification is sufficient if you do not desire to enrol in the level-5 course.<\/p>

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Diploma in Education and Training (DET)<\/strong><\/h2>

A recognised teaching credential for the post-16 sector is the Diploma in Education and Training (DET). Although it is legally possible to become a post-16 teacher without a diploma, having one will give you a significant edge. It is also one of the requirements for applying for a QTLS, a prestigious badge of professionalism in post-secondary education.<\/p>

You can acquire the skills to work as a teacher in post-secondary education with the Diploma in Education and Training (DET). You can also use it to apply for the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) designation.<\/p>

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