Level 2 and Level 3 Combined Diploma in Personal Training (Gym Based Exercise)

£1100 – 20 Day Course (Plus Assessment Day)

Who is this qualification for?
There VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-Based Exercise) (QCF) is a qualification for learners seeking to work in the health and fitness industry as a personal trainer, specialising in gym based exercise. The qualification is recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) as being fit for purpose for preparing learners for employment/self-employment as a personal trainer.

Why is this qualification most suitable?
This qualification specifically qualifies learners as a personal trainer in a gym-based setting. This qualification is most suitable for learners with limited prior knowledge and skills of gym instructing and personal training.
In contrast, to undertake the VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Specific Populations) (QFC) learners must first hold a gym instructing qualification. The specific populations qualification prepares learners to work with older adults, antenatal and postnatal clients and people with disabilities.

What does this qualification cover?
This qualification covers all the required elements to work effectively and competently as a personal trainer in a gym based exercise setting, which includes anatomy and physiology for exercise, principles of exercise, health and fitness, knowledge of how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity, health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment and nutrition for physical activity.

Gym-Based Exercise Pathway
Learners will develop the knowledge and skills needed to plan and instruct exercise programmes for gym based exercise for apparently healthy adults of all age. They will also learn how to provide effective support for clients who take part in exercise and physical activity.

Learners will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to plan and instruct gym based exercise programmes and personal training programmes. All units are mandatory.

What could this qualification lead to?
Learners who complete this qualification are eligible to join the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) as a Level 3 member as a personal trainer.

Career opportunities as a personal trainer for gym based exercise exist in a variety of settings, including:

– Gyms/Leisure centres/Sports clubs
– Independent/Self-employed/Mobile/Home-based settings
– Hotels and spas

Whilst this qualification’s primary purpose is to prepare learners for employment as a personal trainer, learners may choose to further develop their knowledge and skills by undertaking a specialist technical qualification. These Include:

– VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (QFC)

Mandatory Units – from this group you’ll need to cover a minimum of 10 units and earn a minimum of 52 credits.