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Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor and Personal Training - Level 2 and 3 Technical Occupational Qualification (YMCA)

at Capital City College Group, London · college

Level 3Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification36 weeksFull time

What the college says

Are you interested in fitness and wellbeing? Want to be a personal trainer? If so, then this is the course for you!This is a brand new, industry-leading qualification designed by YMCA Awards and endorsed by CIMPSA, which will equip you with all the knowledge, skills and qualifications to be a gym instructor or set up your own personal training business. Health and fitness are thriving areas, with countless job opportunities and business ventures.The Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor and Personal Training is a 1-year combined Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Training course, which will provide you with the necessary qualifications to work within a gym or be a personal trainer.The course will run on two days per week for 37 weeks (September to July) and is for 16- to 18-year-olds only.If you are 19 years or above, please apply for the Tottenham centre course following the link: Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor - Level 2 Technical Occupational Qualification (YMCA)If you already hold a certified Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, please apply for the Exercise and Fitness: Personal Training - Level 3 YMCA Diploma at the Enfield centre.

What you need to get on

You are required to have:Either 4x GCSE at grade 3 or above (including English and maths) or an equivalent Level 1 qualification. Other lower qualifications may be considered, dependent on past experience.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Enfield Campus

    73 Hertford Road, London, EN3 5HA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · London

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