This qualification provides progression to NVQ Level 3 in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise for candidates who wish to develop and demonstrate occupational competence in Personal Training.
Candidates may also progress onto qualificaiotns in related sectors, like sports massage, where they will be provided with the knowledge and skills to practise sports massage alongside personal training in the health club environment or own business.
Alternatively, candidates may broaden their knowledge and skills by progressing onto qualifications mapping to additional branches of the level 3 occupational standards, such as exercise referral.
The qualificaiton will provide knowledge and skills to enhance provision alongside other academic courses such as National Diploma in Sports Studies, A level PE and HND in Sports and Leisure.
Centres provided independant assessment of this qualification through the direct observation of unit 04 plan, instruct and adapt. Holistic assessment is encouraged by the centres delivering and assessing units 1,2, 3 and 4 together.
Learners must complete all units.