Free Funded Training & Apprenticeship Schemes

If you are working in a fitness environment you could be eligible for free training. We have designed our work-based learning schemes specifically to give you the knowledge and confidence to perform your job more effectively.

This programme has been designed to ensure that minimal time away from work is necessary. Study packs are completed in the workplace and at home. Qualified guidance assessors will support and assess you for the duration of the scheme.

YMCAfit Apprenticeship Scheme

The scheme will provide you with the skills and knowledge to understand your clients' needs and design gym programmes that will enable them to achieve their fitness goals.

Level 2
Entry requirements

• Employed and working a minimum of 16 hours a week within a gym environment
• Living or working in London and the home counties
• Aged 16 years or above

Certification

• Industry Certificate 'Level 2 CYQ Certification in understanding the Sports, Leisure and Fitness Industry'
• Technical Certificate 'Level 2 CYQ Certificate in Gym Instructing'
• Industry Certificate 'First Aid'
• Level 1 Key Skills 'Communication' and 'Application of Number'
• NVQ Level 2 'Instructing Exercise and Fitness'

Level 3
Entry requirements

• Level 2 qualified gym instructor
• Employed and working a minimum of 16 hours a week within a gym environment
• Living or working in London and the home counties
• Aged 16 years or above

Certification

• Industry Certificate 'Level 3 CYQ Certification in Understanding the Sports, Leisure and Fitness Industry'
• Technical Certificate 'Level 3 CYQ Certificate in Advanced Gym Instructing'
• Industry Certificate 'First Aid'
• Level 2 Key Skills in 'Communication' and 'Application of Number'
• Level 3 Key Skills in 'Improving Own Learning and Performance'
• NVQ Level 3 in 'Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise'

Train to Gain

Train to Gain provides you with the skills and knowledge to design and deliver an effective gym programme. The scheme is targeted at prospective instructors who are aged 25 years or above.

Entry requirements

• Employed and working a minimum of 16 hours a week within a gym environment
• Aged 25 years or above
• Living or working in London
• Have less than 5 GCSEs (grades A-C) or equivalent

• Technical Certificate 'Level 2 CYQ Certificate in Gym Instructing'
• NVQ Level 2 in 'Instructing Exercise and Fitness'

For more information on the above or if you live outside of our delivery area please contact our work-based learning team on:
t: 020 7343 1870
e:apprenticeships@ymcafit.org.uk

Download the application form here