Important update: Availability of qualifications across the UK
In line with guidance provided, Replacement certificates for apprenticeship frameworks – GOV.UK, NVQ qualifications are no longer available to centres in England, however, where we have received evidence of demand these qualifications will continue to be available in Wales and/or Northern Ireland.
In addition, further qualifications will continue to be available in Wales and/or Northern Ireland once they are no longer available in England.
Please note: where qualifications are identified as being available in Wales and NI, the new qualification records are not new or revised qualifications. They are the original legacy qualifications, now listed with a new QW Approval/Designation number or QAN to reflect that they are offered exclusively in Wales and NI.
A full list of affected qualifications and their updated status is available below.
If you have any questions or require support, please contact Allison Bagshaw, Lead Product Manager: Allison.bagshaw@ymca.co.uk
NVQ qualifications that are no longer available in England, Wales and or NI
| Qualification | Portal Review Date | Registration End Date | Certification End Date | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (501/0519/X) | 31/03/25 | 31/03/25 | 31/03/25 | Wales: The YMCA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (501/0519/X) will continue to be available in Wales until 31/07/25. From 01/08/25 the replacement qualification listed below will be available in Wales: YMCA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (C00/5198/3) NI: From 01/04/25 the replacement qualification listed below is available in NI: YMCA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (610/5942/0) |
| YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership (600/0347/9) | 31/03/25 | 31/03/25 | 31/03/25 | It is our intention to withdraw this qualification in Wales and NI. |
| YMCA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being Operational Services (600/0491/5) | 31/03/25 | 31/03/25 | 31/03/25 | It is our intention to withdraw this qualification in Wales and NI. |
| YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training (501/0158/4) | 31/03/25 | 31/03/25 | 31/03/25 | Wales: The YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training (501/0158/4) will continue to be available in Wales until the 31/07/25. From 01/08/25 the replacement qualification listed below will be available in Wales. YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training (C00/5198/1) NI: From 17/07/25 the replacement qualification listed below is available in NI: YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training (610/6100/1) |
| YMCA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Leisure Management (600/1911/6) | 31/03/25 | 31/03/25 | 31/03/25 | It is our intention to withdraw this qualification in Wales and NI. |
Legacy qualifications continuing in Wales and/or Northern Ireland
| Qualification | Wales: Typical Designation / Approval final start date And Designation / Approval Certification End Date | NI: Operation end date NI: Certification end date | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) | Typical Designation / Approval final start date: 31/07/25 Designation / Approval Certification End Date: 31/07/2027 | Operation end date: 31/07/25 Certification end date: 31/07/2027 | From the 01/08/25 the replacement qualifications listed below will be available in Wales and NI Wales: YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (C00/5198/4) NI: YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (610/5943/2) |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2438/7) | Typical Designation / Approval final start date: 31/07/25 Designation / Approval Certification End Date: 31/07/2027 | Operation end date: 31/07/25 Certification end date: 31/07/2027 | From the 01/08/25 the replacement qualifications listed below qualification will be available in Wales and NI Wales: YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (C00/5198/2) NI: YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (610/6099/9) |
| Qualification | Wales: Typical Designation / Approval final start date And Designation / Approval Certification End Date | NI: Operation end date NI: Certification end date: | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness (600/1144/0) | It is our intention to withdraw this qualification in Wales. | Operation end date: 31/07/25 Certification end date: 31/07/2026 | NI: From the 01/08/25 the replacement qualification listed below qualification will be available in NI. YMCA Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness (610/5944/4) |