Apprenticeships

As an employer, your staff could be eligible for free training. We have designed our work-based learning programmes specifically with your needs in mind. This government funded training involves minimal time away from work and provides your staff with the skills and confidence they need to perform their job effectively.

Success Story - Daniel Coules

Daniel completed his Level 2 YMCA Gym Instructor qualification through the Apprenticeship scheme, gained experience at a gym in Bow and as now moved onto his Level 3 NVQ. “Anyone who enjoys sport from any background, should give it a go”, he says.

Daniel Coules is 18 and from Tower Hamlets.

Our Apprenticeships are provided in partnership with YMCA Training, a national charity that has helped over 21,000 people through training programmes last year.

Level 2 Apprenticeships

What's involved?

Learn at work with individual mentor
Practical workshops in a Central London venue
Home study

What certificates will be received?

Level 2 certificates including:

YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym)
YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle
YMCA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness

Who can sign up?

Anyone meeting the following eligibility criteria:

Aged 16-24
Not degree/HND qualified
Working in a fitness environment for 16 hours or more per week
Living or working in a London borough

Our Apprenticeships are provided in partnership with YMCA Training, a national charity that has helped over 21,000 people through training programmes last year.

Level 3 Apprenticeships

What's involved?

Learn at work with individual mentor
Home study

What certificates will be received?

Level 3 certificates including:

YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training

Note: certificates above apply to enrolments after Sept 2010

Who can sign up?

Anyone meeting the following eligibility criteria:

Aged 16-24
Not degree/HND qualified
Working in a gym environment for 16 hours or more per week
Living or working in a London borough
A qualified Level 2 Gym Instructor

Our Apprenticeships are provided in partnership with YMCA Training, a national charity that has helped over 21,000 people through training programmes last year.

For more information on funded schemes contact our Funded Programmes team
t: 020 7343 1870 e: fundedprogrammes [at] ymcafit [dot] org [dot] uk

Download the application form

Our Apprenticeships are provided in partnership with YMCA Training, a national charity that has helped over 21,000 people through training programmes last year.

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