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Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training - Qual

at Riverside College Halton, Widnes · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Aimed at school leavers. The course is an intense one year course. In the first half of the academic year the Level 2 Fitness Instructor (Gym-Based Exercise) will be studied and achieved. The second half of the year builds on the skills and knowledge developed in the first half of the year by focussing on the Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training. This qualification is industry recognised and allows you to access employment as a fully qualified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer, also opening doors such as employment in the strength and conditioning industry. The course covers a wide range of subjects including both theory and practical work.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English Language preferably Science and Maths. At Cronton, we look at the overall GCSE profile. A student on a Level 3 course should have achieved 9-4 grades in their GCSEs. English Language 4. Maths 3. Science 4.

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

  • Cronton Sixth Form College

    CRONTON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE Cronton Lane, WIDNES, WA8 5WA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · WIDNES

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