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Advanced Gym Instructing and Personal Training Diploma Level 3

at West Suffolk College, Bury St. Edmunds · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Please note you must be 18+ to start this course and must have successfully completed a Level 3 Sport programme.Working alongside a number of local fitness centres from Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding areas, this course is designed for all you aspiring Personal Trainers. The qualification offers unrivalled industry experience and is the perfect step for launching a successful career in the Health and Fitness Industry.This is a one-year qualification, aiming to focus on the role and scope of Gym Instructors and Personal Trainers, directly qualifying you to be able to work in either of those roles.Throughout the programme, you will learn and be able to demonstrate the knowledge, understanding and practical skills needed to work as a Gym Instructor or Personal Trainer.This qualification is mapped to the CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer Professional Standard.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • West Suffolk College

    Out Risbygate, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP33 3RL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · BURY ST EDMUNDS

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