Posted: 12 June 2020
Updated: 24 August 2020
In February, we contacted customers to outline our plans to streamline our qualification portfolio to provide a more focused offer. Following feedback and the subsequent Covid-19 outbreak, we can now share our final decisions to:
- extend registration and certification end dates
- replace additional qualifications
- remove some qualifications from the scope of this project.
We have updated all registration and certification end dates to reflect that you may need longer to transition to alternative qualifications as a result of Covid-19. CIMSPA are continuing with their plans to remove endorsement from qualifications that have not been updated to align to professional standards, however they are providing an extension to the planned cut-off date. This means that if you are a centre delivering any of the qualifications listed below, learners registered after 30 September 2020 will be unable to join CIMSPA.
| Qualification to withdraw | Registration end date | Certification end date | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Level 1 Award in Body Image and the Relationship to Wellbeing (600/7385/8) | - | - | We have removed this qualification from the scope of this project. |
| YMCA Level 1 Award in Introduction to Lifestyle Management (600/2264/4) | - | - | We have removed this qualification from the scope of this project. |
| YMCA Level 1 Award in Introduction to Personal Wellbeing (600/7641/0) | 31/03/2021 | 31/03/2022 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 1 Award in Lifestyle Management (500/8442/2) | - | - | We have removed this qualification from the scope of this project. |
| YMCA Level 1 Award in Sport (603/1409/6) | 31/07/2021 | 31/07/2022 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 1 Certificate in Sport (603/1410/2) | 31/07/2021 | 31/07/2023 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 1 Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure (600/9170/8) | - | - | We have removed this qualification from the scope of this project. |
| YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuit Training Sessions (601/5406/8) | 31/12/2020 | 31/12/2021 | Alternative already available: YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Group Circuit Training (603/3751/5) |
| YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Group Indoor Cycling Sessions (601/2584/6) | 31/12/2020 | 31/12/2021 | Alternative already available: YMCA Level 2 Award in Instructing Group Indoor Cycling (603/3813/1) |
| YMCA Level 2 Award in Sport (603/1411/4) | 31/07/2021 | 31/07/2022 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 2 Award in Step Exercise to Music (500/8682/0) | 31/03/2021 | 31/03/2023 | We now intend to develop a replacement for this qualification |
| YMCA Level 2 Award in Studio Resistance Training (500/8738/1) | 31/03/2021 | 31/03/2023 | We now intend to develop a replacement for this qualification |
| YMCA Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events (603/1915/X) | 31/03/2021 | 31/03/2022 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 2 Award in Walk Leading (600/6202/2) | 31/07/2021 | 31/07/2022 | We now intend to develop a replacement for this qualification |
| YMCA Level 2 Award in Working with Participants with Disabilities in Sport and Active Leisure (603/1414/X) | 31/03/2021 | 31/03/2022 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing — Exercise and Physical Activity for Children (500/8269/3) | 31/03/2021 | 31/03/2023 | Alternative under development |
| YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing — Group Exercise to Music (500/8269/3) | 31/03/2021 | 31/03/2023 | Alternative already available: YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Group Exercise to Music Freestyle (603/3406/X) |
| YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing — Gym-Based Exercise (500/8269/3) | 31/03/2021 | 31/03/2023 | Alternative already available: YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4) |
| YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing — Water-Based Exercise (500/8269/3) | 31/03/2021 | 31/03/2023 | We now intend to develop a replacement for this qualification |
| YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Walking (600/6203/4) | 31/07/2021 | 30/09/2022 | We now intend to develop a replacement for this qualification |
| YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings (603/1417/5) | 31/07/2021 | 31/07/2023 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Circuit Training Sessions (601/0485/5) | 31/12/2020 | 31/12/2022 | Alternative already available: YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Group Circuit Training (603/3752/7) |
| YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Group Indoor Cycling Sessions (601/5010/5) | 31/12/2020 | 31/12/2022 | Alternative already available: YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Group Indoor Cycling (603/3817/9) |
| YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Leisure Operations (600/8280/X) | 31/12/2020 | 31/12/2022 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Sport (603/1412/6) | 31/07/2021 | 31/07/2023 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings (603/1418/7) | 31/07/2021 | 31/01/2024 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Promoting Health and Wellness (601/0191/X) | 31/03/2021 | 30/09/2023 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Sport (603/1413/8) | 31/07/2021 | 31/01/2024 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 3 Award in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings (603/1445/X) | 31/07/2021 | 31/07/2022 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 3 Award in Sport (603/1460/6) | 31/07/2021 | 31/07/2022 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings (603/1446/1) | 31/07/2021 | 31/07/2023 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (500/8259/0) | 31/03/2021 | 31/03/2023 | Alternative already available: YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2438/7) |
| YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Sport (603/1461/8) | 31/07/2021 | 31/07/2023 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (600/4731/8) | 31/03/2021 | 30/09/2023 | Alternative already available: YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (603/3103/3) |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings (603/1454/0) | 31/07/2021 | 31/01/2024 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-Based Exercise) (601/0195/7) | 31/03/2021 | 30/09/2023 | Alternative already available: YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X) |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training and Instruction (600/1275/4) | 31/03/2021 | 30/09/2023 | Alternative already available: YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner), Outdoor Exercise and Sports Conditioning (603/3510/5) |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Sport (603/1462/X) | 31/07/2021 | 31/01/2024 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (600/4015/4) | 31/03/2021 | 30/09/2023 | Alternative already available: YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6) |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (600/1227/4) | 31/03/2021 | 30/09/2023 | Alternative already available: YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) (603/3617/1) |
| YMCA Level 2 Award in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings (603/1416/3) | 31/07/2021 | 31/07/2022 | We do not intend to replace this qualification. |