Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Develop the skills you need to deliver training in a wide range of settings. This qualification will provide an introduction to teaching and prepare you for employment in a specific occupational area.

Structure

Unit: Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in Education and Training
Unit: Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in Education and Training
Unit: Understanding assessment in Education and Training

YMCA Level 1 Award in Body Image and the Relationship to Wellbeing

This qualification will help the learner understand and appreciate the concept of body image and explore some of the positive lifestyle choices they can make to help them lead a healthy and active lifestyle.

Structure: 

Mandatory units

(Learners must complete all units to achieve 2 credits)

CreditsGLH
Understanding Body Image14
Exploring Active Leisure Pursuits and Healthy Eating15

 

Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • none

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 
  • coursework
  • practical assignment

 

Fees and resources: 

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 
  • YMCA Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity
  • YMCA Level 1 Award in Introduction to Lifestyle Management
  • YMCA Level 1 Award in Lifestyle Management
  • YMCA Level 1 Award in Introduction to Personal Wellbeing
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 2 Award in Delivering Chair-Based Exercise

This qualification recognises the skills, knowledge and competence required of an individual in order to work in an unsupervised capacity, including the values and principles of adult social care and the ability to plan and deliver chair–based exercise to either disabled adults or frailer older adults.

Learners will cover:

Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:

Structure: 

Mandatory units

(Learners must complete both units to achieve 3 credits)

CreditsGLH     
Introduction to the Values and Principles of Adult Social Care110
Understand the Value of Chair-Based Exercise with Frailer Adults and Disabled Adults210

Optional units

(Learners must complete 1 unit to achieve 3 credits)

CreditsGLH
Plan and Deliver Chair-Based Exercise for Frailer Older Adults317
Plan and Deliver Chair-Based Exercise for Disabled Adults317
Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequistes

There is no pre-requisite for this course however the following unit requires the learner has knowledge of body systems:

Understanding the value of chair-based exercise with frailer older adults and disabled adults (T/504/0806) Learning outcome 1.

If the learner does not have existing knowledge then the tutor will need to ensure appropriate knowledge is covered on the programme of learning eg, Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise or something similar.

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 
  • coursework
  • practical demonstration/assignment
Fees and resources: 

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 
  • YMCA Level 2 Award in Walk Leading
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Health, Fitness and Exercise Instruction

This qualification is aimed at learners who want to work in the health and fitness industry.

Learners will cover:

Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • None

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 
  • eAssessment
  • multiple choice examination
  • portfolio of evidence
  • practical demonstration/assignment
  • written examination
Fees and resources: 

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 
  • Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (learners must hold a Level 2 Certificate in Gym-based Exercise)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral for Specified Controlled Certificate in Personal Training 
  • Level 3 Award in Programming and Supervising Exercise with Disabled Clients 
  • Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga 
  • Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance

This qualification is aimed at individuals who are directly involved in the internal quality assurance of assessors and assessment, and in addition hold the responsibility to manage the centre or other internal quality assurers.

Learners will cover:

Structure: 

Mandatory units

(Learners must complete all units to achieve 17 credits)

Credits GLH
Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment645
Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment645
Plan, Allocate and Monitor Work in Own Area of Responsibility525
Accreditation: 

  • REPs CPD points: 16

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • It is recommended that learners have experience and/or qualifications in assessing and internal quality assurance

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 
  • portfolio of evidence
Fees and resources: 

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 
  • YMCA Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 4 Award in Understanding Internal Quality Assurance

Aimed at individuals such as managers and assessors who wish to acquire knowledge regarding internal quality assurance without any requirement to apply this knowledge in a practical manner.

Learners will cover :

Structure: 

Mandatory units
(Learners must complete the mandatory unit to achieve 6 credits)

Credits GLH
Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment645
Accreditation: 

  • REPs CPD points: 16

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • None

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 
  • portfolio of evidence
Fees and resources: 

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 
  • YMCA Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
  • YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance

Aimed at individuals who are directly involved in the internally quality assurance of assessors and assessment but are not involved in centre management or liaising with other internal quality assurers. 

Learners will cover:

Structure: 

Mandatory units

(Learners must complete all units to achieve 12 credits)

Credits GLH
Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment645
Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment645
Accreditation: 

  • REPs CPD points: 16

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • None

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 
  • portfolio of evidence
Fees and resources: 

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 
  • YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
Qualifications: 

Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

This qualification recognises the skills, knowledge and competence of a participant to begin a teaching career in the post 16 sector. There are two awards for this qualification, one at Level 3 and one at Level 4. The Level 4 qualification is more widely recognised than the one at Level 3.

Learners will cover:

Structure: 

Mandatory units

(Learners must achieve a minimum of 12 credits, 9 of which must be at level 4. 3 credits from Group A and 6 credits from Group B and C. The remaining credits must be achieve from Group D)

Credits GLH

Group A

Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Lifelong Learning312

Group B

Understanding Inclusive Learning and Teaching in Lifelong Learning312
Using Inclusive Learning and Teaching Approaches in Lifelong Learning312
Group C
Manage Learning and Development in Groups6 30
Group D
Principles of Assessment in Lifelong Learning3 12

Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

3 24
Accreditation: 

REPs 20 point CPD logo

  • REPs CPD points: 20
Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • None

Staff prerequisites and approval requirements

All Tutors, Assessors, Internal Quality Assurers must posses:

A discipline specific qualification at or above the level being taught, with industry experience
(For some qualifications a bachelor's degree in health related exercise combined with practical application within the fitness industry will be considered)

Requirements for Tutors

  • Bachelor in Education (BeD)
  • Qualified teacher status (QTS)
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
  • Certificate in Education (Cert Ed)
  • City & Guilds Further and Adult Education Teaching Certificate
  • Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)
  • Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS)
  • Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)
  • SVQ Learning and Development
  • Level 3/4 Award in Education & Training

Requirements for Assessors

  • Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Achievement (QCF)
  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (QCF)
  • SVQ Learning and Development Unit 9D/9DI
  • Level 3 Assessing in the Active Leisure Sector
  • A1
  • D32/D33

Requirements for Internal Quality Assurers

  • Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Processes and Practice
  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
  • SVQ Learning and Development Unit 11
  • V1
  • D34
  • Level 3 Internally Verifying in the Active Leisure Sector
Assessment: 
  • portfolio of evidence
  • practical demonstration/assignment
Fees and resources: 
Qualification fee
Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector£40
Unit fees
Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Lifelong Learning£15
Understanding Inclusive Learning and Teaching in Lifelong Learning£15
Using Inclusive Learning and Teaching Approaches in Lifelong Learning£15
Manage Learning and Development in Groups£15
Principles of Assessment in Lifelong Learning£15
Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment£15
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Qualifications: 

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

Aimed at qualified fitness professionals who wish to learn how to provide assistance/advice and design exercise programmes for people with certain medical conditions which put their health at risk. 

Learners will cover:

Structure: 

Mandatory units

(Learners must complete all units to achieve 38 credits)

Credits GLH
Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health643
Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme640
Instructing Exercise with Referred Patients958
Professional Practice for Exercise Referral Instructors214
Understanding Medical Conditions for Exercise Referral735
Planning Exercise Referral Programmes with Patients852
Prerequisites: 

Learner prerequisites

  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent
  • YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training 
  • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates
  • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
  • Any other qualifications which give entry to the REPs Physical Activity Advisor

Staff approval requirements

Assessment: 
  • coursework
  • portfolio of evidence
  • practical demonstration/assignment
  • practical examination
Fees and resources: 

Our fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay.

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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes: 
  • YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome
  • any other Level 4 specialist qualifications
Qualifications: 

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