Legacy qualifications: End date reminder
Following our previous communication in May 2025, we would like to remind all centres of the qualifications scheduled for withdrawal from 31 July 2025. From 1st August, all new registrations must be made on Next Generation or Technical Occupational Entry qualifications where applicable.
There are some legacy qualifications and NVQs that are continuing in Wales and Northern Ireland, please see separate news article for full details on this.
| Qualification | Registration End Date | Certification End Date | Replacement qualification/s | Funding 2025/2026 |
| YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) | 31/07/25 | 31/07/27 | YMCA Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor (Diploma) (610/4592/5) YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor (610/2784/4) | Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor (Diploma) N/A |
| YMCA Level 2 Award in Group Exercise Instructing (603/7151/1) | 31/07/25 | 31/07/27 | YMCA Level 2 Technical Specialist in Exercise and Fitness: Group Exercise Instructor (Circuit Training) (Award) (610/4600/0) YMCA Level 2 Technical Specialist in Exercise and Fitness: Group Exercise Instructor (Indoor Cycling) (Award) (610/4601/2) YMCA Level 2 Award in Exercise and Fitness: Group Exercise Instructor (610/2792/3) | Technical Specialist in Exercise and Fitness: Group Exercise Instructor (Circuit Training) (Award) Technical Specialist in Exercise and Fitness: Group Exercise Instructor (Indoor Cycling) (Award) N/A |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2438/7) | 31/07/25 | 31/07/27 | YMCA Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (Diploma) (610/3995/0) YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (610/2787/X) | Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (Diploma) N/A |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X | 31/07/25 | 31/07/27 | YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer (610/2789/3) | N/A |
| YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness (600/1144/0) | 31/07/25 | 31/07/26 | YMCA Level 3 Award in Delivering Physical Activity in Different Environments: Outdoors (610/4041/1) | N/A |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (600/1227/4) | 31/07/25 | 31/07/27 | YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) (603/3617/1) | Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (600/4015/4) | 31/07/25 | 31/07/28 | YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6) YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork (610/4340/0) | Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) N/A |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (603/3103/3) | 31/07/25 | 31/07/27 | YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Long-Term Health Conditions (610/4680/2) | Diploma in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Long-Term Health Conditions |
If you have learners currently working toward these qualifications, we recommend you review your delivery plans and ensure all assessments are completed in line with the final certification deadlines.
For further support, please contact our team at awards.support@ymca.co.uk or speak with your Business Development contact directly.