Gym Instructor

Gain an industry recognised employment-ready qualification and vital work experience

You will learn and develop key competencies and be supported by industry professionals. On completion of this qualification, you will be more employable and supported towards interview for any vacant roles within local council leisure centres, ensuring you are a step ahead of other candidates.

The aim of this qualification is to train you to a professionally competent level using a blend of practical, theory and work-based learning. This will enable you to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise sessions within the leisure, fitness, gym and wellbeing industry.

A blended course with theory sessions completed online via the Competence app, in addition to practical sessions at Wigan Warriors performance gym and additional access to Wigan Council’s leisure centres and facilities.

What will I need?

If applying for full funding for this course:, you will need to meet ALL of the following criteria:

• at least 19 years of age
• already possess a Level 2 qualification in any subject
• are not on another Government-funded course
• have a Greater Manchester postcode

If self-funding, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• at least 16 years of age

How will I learn?

• via a blend of face-to-face lessons and online learning
• via practical training
• work placement in the industry

How will I be assessed?

• formative marking of tasks with comprehensive constructive feedback
• summative assessments, both theory and practical

Duration and cost?

• 12 weeks (including 5 x face-to-face sessions)
• fully funded if eligibility criteria met