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If you are working in a fitness environment you could be eligible for free training, Apprenticeships are a great way to take your first step into fitness instructing or move your career to the next level. The apprenticeships include: industry recognised qualifications, individual mentor support from a qualified, experienced Guidance Assessor and flexible learning formats.

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 Personal Trainer Apprenticeship

You can develop your career and get internationally recognised qualifications with the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training.

What’s involved?

  • Learn at work with your own mentor
  • Home study

What certificates will you receive?

Level 3 certificates including:

Can I sign up?

Yes! As long as you are:

  • Aged 16 or over
  • Not degree/HND qualified
  • Working in a gym environment for 30 hours or more per week
  • Living or working in Greater London or selected areas of the following counties: Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, West Sussex and Bedfordshire
  • 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.

Level 2 Gym Instructor Apprenticeship

You can develop your career and get internationally recognised qualifications with a YMCAfit Level 2 Apprenticeship in Gym Instructing.

What’s involved?

  • Learn at work with your own mentor
  • Practical workshops in a Central London venue
  • Home study

What certificates will you receive?

Level 2 certificates including:

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

Can I sign up?

Yes! As long as you are:

  • Aged 16 or over
  • Not degree/HND qualified
  • Working in a fitness environment for 30 hours or more per week
  • Living or working in Greater London or selected areas of the following counties: Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, West Sussex and Bedfordshire

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 Exercise to Music Instructor Apprenticeship

You can develop your career and get internationally recognised qualifications with a YMCAfit Level 2 Apprenticeship in Exercise to Music Instructing.

What’s involved

  • Learn at work with your own mentor
  • Practical workshops in a Central London venue
  • Home study

What certificates will you receive?

Level 2 certificates including:

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

Can I sign up?

Yes! As long as you are:

  • Aged 16 or over
  • Not degree/HND qualified
  • Working in a fitness environment for 30 hours or more per week
  • Living or working in Greater London or selected areas of the following counties: Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, West Sussex and Bedfordshire

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

If you would like more information or to get signed up, just call us on 0207 343 1870 or email apprenticeships@ymcafit.org.uk

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