Qualification Regulator

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual in England

Qualification Accreditation Number

603/4213/4

Qualification Accreditation Date

28 February 2019

Qualification Operational Start Date

18 March 2019

Qualification Size

Total Qualification Time (TQT): 242 Hours

Guided Learning Hours (GLH): Minimum GLH: 44 Maximum GLH: 62

The aim of the qualification is to develop the learner’s ability to fulfil the role of a gym instructor. Successful learners will demonstrate the skills needed to empower participants to engage in behaviour change.

The objective is to provide a benefit to learners by enabling them to gain and retain employment as a gym instructor in the gym environment. Whilst attending for the qualification learners will develop the knowledge and skills to enable them to:

• fulfil the duties of a gym instructor
• drive behaviour change by maximising the customer experience
• drive behaviour change through awareness of healthy lifestyles
• drive behaviour change through awareness of anatomical and movement systems
• drive behaviour change through effective exercise supervision and technique
• be effectively deployed as a gym instructor

Learners and benefits

This qualification is for learners who aspire to gain and retain employment as a gym instructor. It is for those who wish to empower participants to engage in behaviour change. Successful learners will be competent and have clear ccurate expectations of the gym instructor role. This will support their ability to retain employment as a gym instructor in the gym environment.

Learner entry requirements

Prior to registration for the qualification learners are required to:

• be accurately identified
• be at least 16 years of age
• be able to communicate effective in English [reading, spoken, listening and writing]

Learners will not be eligible to instruct without supervision until they are 18 years of age.

Learner exit requirements

Education exit routes: This qualification will provide progression to the Transcend Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training.

Employment exit routes: This qualification will support successful learners’ eligibility to gain employment as a Gym Instructor operating in the gym environment. 

Recognised centre and qualification approval status 

This qualification is designed to be delivered through fitness providers, fitness employers, leisure centres, local, regional and national training providers, schools, colleges and universities. It is accessible to any organisations which comply with centre recognition and qualification approval criteria and conditions. All interested providers will be required to complete the recognition and/or approval process in accordance with our systematic process. 

Qualification delivery model

The qualification is designed to be delivered through blended learning techniques. Ideally a combination of eLearning, webinars and face to face practical sessions should be embedded. A protype delivery model is provided to recognised centres. This is fully aligned to the qualification and in consideration of the industry needs. This should be delivered flexibly to support each centre’s approach and learners needs. Where an alternative model is required, recognised centres are required to submit the documents to the awarding organisation. A clear justification for the alternative must be provided and supported by clear mapping and full alignment to all aspects of the qualification specification. Alternative models must not be deployed without awarding organisation approval.

Qualification assessment framework

The following assessment methods have been validated for this qualification:

• portfolio of evidence
• synoptic practical demonstration
• synoptic professional discussion

The recognised centre will be granted access to standardised assessment materials at approval. The assessment tasks provide a clear indication of the knowledge, skills and understanding which will be assessed as part of the qualification. The recognised centre must ensure each learner completes the standardised tasks and tools as designed the awarding organisation. Each task contains the criteria against which learners’ levels of attainment will be measured. This serves to ensure comparable and reliable standards across recognised centres.

Where an alternative assessment strategy, tasks and tools are required, recognised centres must first to submit the documents to the awarding organisation. A clear justification for the alternative must be provided and supported by clear mapping and full alignment to all aspects of the qualification specification. Alternative strategies, tasks and tools must not be deployed without awarding organisation approval.

Qualification quality assurance

Internal and external moderation is required to be conducted in accordance with risk-based tactics. This serves to ensure that the level of monitoring is proportionate to the nature of the qualification, the workforce and the number of learners registered. This qualification has been assigned a medium-risk profile due to its nature.  The outcomes of external quality assurance interventions are recorded in via TAMS. Any risks are subsequently captured via the Centre Risk Profile. Centre Recognition Risk profiles provide the emphasis for additional risk controls which are proportionate to any risks presented.

This qualification is developed in partnership with Future Fit Training Limited. Future Fit is a leading national training provider for Gym Instructors, Personal Trainers, Nutrition Advisers and Pilates Instructors in the UK. Future Fit have been driving innovation and excellence in the fitness industry since 1993 and are recognised as technical experts within the sector.

This qualification is supported by Future Fit as the technical partner. This qualification is endorsed by CIMSPA. It is aligned in full to the requirements of the CIMSPA Professional Standard: Gym Instructor.

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Transcend Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing Qualification Specification

Transcend Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing Qualification Unit Specification

Transcend Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing Qualification Approval Criteria

Transcend Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing Qualification Approval Conditions

Transcend Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing Qualification Assessment Tasks and Templates

Transcend Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing Learner Brief and Learner Attainment Record

Transcend Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing Delivery, Assessment and QA Arrangements

The fee per learners is inclusive of the registration and an eCertificate [for successful learners only]. All assessment materials are complimentary in word format.

 The fee per learner is 35 + VAT