Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (SFC)

Course Code: Q100188

Key Information

  • Course type:

    Vocational

  • Campus:

    Sixth Form Campus

  • Next Start Date:

    07 Sept 2026

  • Duration:

    1 year

  • Attendance:

    Full-time

  • Fees:

    Free

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training

If you want to work in the health and fitness sector and specifically want to develop your ability to work with clients on a one-on-one basis, this highly desired qualification is ideal.

You’ll study anatomy physiology and kinesiology for exercise and health, apply nutritional principles to personal training, learn programme design for clients, and develop business acumen and the use of information technology.

You will develop interpersonal, written and practical delivery skills as well as having time to develop your own physique in order to be ready to work in the industry. There will be opportunities to do work experience and you’ll be encouraged to complete a first aid qualification.

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This course can be combined with additional A Levels or a Sixth Form vocational course.

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English language. You must also have completed the Level 2 Gym Instructor course.

You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4.00pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.

Assessments will comprise 60% personal investigation and 40% externally set practical exam. Your coursework is internally assessed and externally moderated.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

You can progress to working as a personal trainer or fitness instructor.

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