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Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor (Diploma)

at Burton and South Derbyshire College, Burton-On-Trent · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification1 yearPart time

What the college says

This course aims to develop your knowledge and skills to allow you to engage, facilitate, educate and support clients in a gym or health club environment. This qualification is certified by REPs and CIMSPA. Ideally, you should have some experience of gym based exercise through personal practice and possess a certain amount of physical fitness. The course is delivered through a blended approach of taught lessons and distance learning, allowing you to have face to face contact with the course tutor on a weekly basis. We have links with a number of partners in the area where work experience can be gained. The College is a recognised partner of CIMSPA, which will allow you to gain a student membership once you have enrolled on the course.

What you need to get on

No Formal Entry Requirements

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

  • Burton and South Derbyshire College

    Lichfield Street, Burton on Trent, DE14 3RL

    EveningClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Burton on Trent

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