Certificate in Gym Instructing
at Park View School, Chester Le Street · school or sixth form
What the college says
Anyone intending to pursue health, fitness or sports-related occupations in the future such as recreation management, sports development, coaching, instructing or teaching. It allows you to explore sport both theoretically and as a performer. The equivalent of 2 A levels, you can study it alongside other level 3 courses such as A levels or other work related qualifications. You'll get transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience that are useful for a variety of careers and higher education courses.
What you need to get on
4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
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
Park View Sixth Form
Church Chare, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QA
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 5 September 2026 · Chester-le-Street
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Southend-On-Sea · East of England · 15 weeks
- Their version
C.M.S. Vocational Training Limited
Batley · Yorkshire and The Humber · 4 months
- Their version
Halesowen · West Midlands · 18 weeks
- Their version
University Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · South West · 1 year
- Their version
St. Helens · North West · 54 hours