Assessor & Teaching Course Level 3
Move from practitioner to educator. Learn how to plan and deliver aesthetics training, assess learners fairly and sign off practical competence, so you can teach for an academy or launch your own.
What this course is about
Great injectors are not automatically great trainers. Teaching adults and judging whether someone is safe to treat patients are separate skills, and training providers and insurers increasingly expect trainers to hold recognised teaching and assessing qualifications.
This Level 3 course combines the two parts every aesthetics educator needs. The teaching part follows the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET, the qualification that replaced PTLLS). It covers your role and responsibilities, inclusive lesson planning and delivery, and a micro-teach session. The assessing part follows the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA). It covers assessment principles, observing practical competence and assessing knowledge.
You learn in our working clinic and academy using real aesthetics examples, from writing a lesson plan for anti-wrinkle training to observing and signing off a delegate on a live model. Our team will confirm the awarding body, certification route and portfolio deadlines when you book.
What you'll learn
- 01
Roles, Responsibilities & Professional Standards
- Your role as an educator: Legislation, safeguarding, equality and diversity, and the boundaries of the trainer and assessor role.
- Aesthetics-specific standards: Linking training to insurance, prescribing, consent and patient-safety expectations.
- 02
Inclusive Teaching & Learning
- Planning sessions: Learning outcomes, schemes of work and lesson plans for theory and practical aesthetics training.
- Delivering training: Engaging adult learners, demonstrations, using resources and giving constructive feedback.
- 03
Micro-Teach
- Planning and delivering a micro-teach: Plan and deliver a short session to your group, then reflect on it.
- Peer and tutor feedback: Structured feedback to improve your delivery and confidence.
- 04
Principles & Practice of Assessment
- Assessment methods: Observation, questioning, professional discussion, written work and product evidence, and when to use each.
- Fair and reliable decisions: Validity, authenticity, sufficiency, record keeping and quality assurance.
- 05
Assessing Practical Competence
- Observing live treatments: How to assess a delegate treating a model, judge whether they are competent, and record your decision.
- Building your portfolio: Collecting real assessment evidence to complete your qualification.
Is this course for you?
This course is for experienced aesthetic practitioners, nurses, doctors, dentists and senior therapists who want to teach, assess or run training. You should be fully qualified and actively practising in the treatments you plan to teach. It is ideal if you want to train new staff in your own clinic, join an academy as a trainer or assessor, or launch your own CPD courses.
Secure your place on the course
Turn your experience into a second income stream. Speak to our team to check dates, the awarding body and the portfolio requirements before you book.
A £300 deposit secures your place.
Frequently asked questions
What qualifications does this course cover?
The course follows the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (teaching) and the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (assessing). Our team will confirm the awarding body and certificate you receive when you book.
Is AET the same as PTLLS?
Yes. The Level 3 Award in Education and Training replaced PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) as the entry-level teaching qualification.
How long does it take?
It includes classroom days at our academy plus a portfolio you complete afterwards. Portfolio time depends on how quickly you can complete your assessment evidence. Contact us for current dates.
Who can enrol?
Qualified, practising aesthetic practitioners, nurses, doctors, dentists and senior therapists who want to train or assess others.
Is a deposit required to book?
Yes, a £300 deposit secures your place. Pay-later and finance options are available on request.
Will I be able to run my own courses afterwards?
Yes. A recognised teaching and assessing qualification is the foundation for delivering and assessing your own training. You will also need your courses accredited (for example by a CPD body) and the right insurance.
Assessor and Teaching Course Level 3
Take the next step in your professional journey by becoming a certified assessor and trainer in the aesthetics industry. This Level 3 course is designed for experienced practitioners who want to teach, assess students, and build their own training academy.
Gain the knowledge, confidence, and certification needed to transition from practitioner to educator.
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Course Overview​
The Level 3 AET (formerly PTLLS — Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) is an Ofqual-regulated qualification awarded by a nationally recognised awarding body. It is the foundation-level teaching qualification required by most UK training providers, colleges, and awarding organisations before you can deliver accredited courses.
This qualification is essential if you want to:
- Deliver your own CPD or aesthetic training courses
- Become an approved trainer with an awarding body
- Teach at a college, training academy, or private institution
- Add a recognised teaching credential to your professional profile
- Launch or legitimise your own aesthetics training academy
Upon successful completion, you will receive your Level 3 AET Certificate — a nationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated qualification that opens the door to a full teaching career.
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What You'll Learn
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Gain a solid understanding of assessment principles, the difference between formative and summative assessment, how to give constructive feedback, and how to maintain accurate assessment records.
Plan, deliver, and reflect on a minimum 15-minute observed teaching session to a real group of learners. You will receive written feedback from your assessor and be guided on how to reflect and improve your delivery
Learn how to write lesson plans, set SMART learning objectives, design session structures, and sequence learning activities in a logical, learner-centred way.
Understand the importance of reflective practice in teaching, how to evaluate your own performance, and how to build a culture of continuous professional development throughout your teaching career.
Learn the boundaries and responsibilities of the teacher role, the importance of identifying and meeting individual learner needs, legislation, and how to work professionally within an educational environment.
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WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This qualification is ideal for:
- Aesthetic practitioners wanting to run their own training academy
- Nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals moving into education
- Beauty and skincare professionals ready to teach their specialism
- Existing trainers who need a formal, accredited teaching qualification
- Anyone who wants to deliver CPD, workshops, or short courses professionally
- Professionals wanting to become an approved trainer for an awarding body
No prior teaching experience is required. A willingness to learn, reflect, and develop is all you need to get started.
Frequently asked questions
The course duration is 1 day + pre-study
No, a kit is not included with this course. However, you can purchase starter packs if needed.
Yes, pre-study is essential to provide you with a basic knowledge of dermal fillers techniques and theory before attending our training.
This course is accredited by CPD Consultants.
Yes, a £300 deposit is required to secure your place.
Yes, we will arrange all models for you unless you wish to bring your own. Models will be charged discounted fee to cover products and disposables.
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