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What are the course formats?
All our courses run during the daytime, during the hours of 9am and 6pm. The formats depend largely on the course you choose to take. You can study the YMCA Gym Instructor and YMCA Studio Instructor in 3 ways. Blended learning, intensively over a 3 week period with a week off in the middle or weekends and Fridays. Choosing the correct format depends largely on your individual learning style and available free time to study.
If you would like to discuss which course is most suitable for you, call our friendly, trained Course Sales Advisors on 020 7343 1830 (option 1) or email bookings@ymcafit.org.uk
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Is there a recommended order to complete the Personal Trainer Award Modular Route?
The courses can be taken in any order once you have completed the YMCA Gym Instructor. We do strongly advise that you complete the YMCA Client Lifestyle and Fitness Assessment before the YMCA Advanced Gym Instructor.
If you would like to discuss which course is most suitable for you, call our friendly, trained Course Sales Advisors on 020 7343 1830 (option 1) or email bookings@ymcafit.org.uk
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What is Blended Learning?
You will study the Exercise and Fitness Knowledge theory component from home, using worksheets and a study pack. You will be assigned a guidance tutor as a point of contact whilst studying with us. You will also attend a face to face practical module which can be accessed before, during or after the Exercise and Fitness Knowledge theory component has been completed.
Note: there is both a theory exam and practical assessment to complete.
If you would like to discuss which course is most suitable for you, call our friendly, trained Course Sales Advisors on 020 7343 1830 (option 1) or email bookings@ymcafit.org.uk
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What payment methods do you accept?
You can pay for the course in a number of methods:
- Cheque.
- Cash.
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch.
- Invoice.
- Postal Orders.
If you would like to discuss which course is most suitable for you, call our friendly, trained Course Sales Advisors on 020 7343 1830 (option 1) or email bookings@ymcafit.org.uk
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What do the different price bands mean?
- Basic Fee: If you are an EU citizen and have a UK address, you pay the basic fee. If you are a non-EU citizen but have lived in England for three years prior to the start of the course you pay the basic fee.
- Benefits Fee: In order to qualify for the benefits fee band, you must be calming benefits at the start of the course and be able to provide official proof of this. You must be a UK citizen or resident and be:
- In receipt of a Means Tested Benefit or
- Aged under 19 and the unwaged dependent of a parent who is in receipt of a Means Tested Benefit or
- An unwaged dependent of a partner who is in receipt of a Means Tested Benefit or
- In receipt of a Disability Allowance or Incapacity Benefit.
If you would like to discuss which course is most suitable for you, call our friendly, trained Course Sales Advisors on 020 7343 1830 (option 1) or email bookings@ymcafit.org.uk
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Can I put a deposit down and pay in instalments for the course?
Yes, you can put a deposit down for our Gym Instructor, Studio Instructor, Personal Trainer Award, Kids Fitness and Stott Pilates Courses, with the outstanding balance needing to be paid 4 weeks before the start date of the course.
If you would like to discuss which course is most suitable for you, call our friendly, trained Course Sales Advisors on 020 7343 1830 (option 1) or email bookings@ymcafit.org.uk
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My company is paying for me via invoice. How can I arrange this?
You can download the purchase order (P.O) coversheet from the corporate section of our website. Your employer or person providing the funding will then need to fill this in on their headed paper to say they agree to pay for you and to abide by our terms and conditions. You can also call one of our student advisors who can email a form over to you.
Once the P.O. sheet is completed this would need to be faxed back to us with a completed application form to 0207 436 1278 or through the post to our head office. We will then book you onto the course and arrange an invoice to be sent to your employer.
If you would like to discuss which course is most suitable for you, call our friendly, trained Course Sales Advisors on 020 7343 1830 (option 1) or email bookings@ymcafit.org.uk
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Do YMCAfit help out with funding?
Unfortunately we are not able to provide funding for courses but if you go to www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning this will provide you with options available for funding. You can also call them on 0800 100 900.
If you would like to discuss which course is most suitable for you, call our friendly, trained Course Sales Advisors on 020 7343 1830 (option 1) or email bookings@ymcafit.org.uk
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I feel like I have already gained the relevant qualifications. Can I get Accreditation of Prior Achievement?
You can call one of our course advisors who will be able to send out our Accreditation of Prior Achievement (APA) pack to you. This will give you further information on how to go about possibly offsetting your current qualifications against ours.
If you would like to discuss which course is most suitable for you, call our friendly, trained Course Sales Advisors on 020 7343 1830 (option 1) or email bookings@ymcafit.org.uk
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Where are YMCA qualifications valid?
Our qualifications are recognised throughout the UK and also in New Zealand, Australia, America and Europe.
If you would like to discuss which course is most suitable for you, call our friendly, trained Course Sales Advisors on 020 7343 1830 (option 1) or email bookings@ymcafit.org.uk
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What is the difference between Central YMCA Qualifications and YMCA Fitness Industry Training?
YMCA Fitness Industry Training is the training provider, and Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) is the awarding body for our courses, so the certificates that you receive will be from CYQ, but note that not all of our courses have CYQ certificates.
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If you would like to discuss which course is most suitable for you, call our friendly, trained course sales advisors on 020 7343 1830 (option 1) or email bookings@ymcafit.org.uk.
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