Press releases
Introducing the YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Nutrition for Health, Weight Management, and Sports Performance
Posted: 7 December 2023
Over the summer, we launched a new suite of Nutrition qualifications, endorsed against the Association for Nutrition’s competency framework:
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Ensuring timely delivery of vocational and technical qualification results
Posted: 30 November 2023
In October 2023, Ofqual announced measures to embed timely delivery of results for vocational and technical qualifications (VTQ) in 2024 and beyond. These plans are designed to ensure parity between VTQs and other qualifications by making sure learners expecting results for progression receive these as expected with their peers.
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We have partnered with UK Women in Action to create a new Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Menopause
Posted: 7 November 2023
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with UK Women in Action – an organisation dedicated to shifting perceptions around midlife and menopause.
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We have partnered with MH1 Global to create a new Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Wellness Through Lifestyle Behaviour Change
Posted: 31 October 2023
As we continue to re-imagine the future of fitness, we are excited to announce our latest work with MH1 Global – the go-to place for mental health support and expertise for fitness professionals.
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YMCA Awards is increasing security with Blockchain Technology
Posted: 17 October 2023
We have recently updated our certificate paper to make sure it’s more secure than ever. Each certificate will now have an extra layer of security, and a new look to go with that.
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We have recently approved a New Training provider who we are excited to be working with. Find out more.
Posted: 21 June 2023
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Three consultations open on reform to qualifications and funding
Posted: 28 February 2022
Department for Education (England) consultation on funding of qualifications at Level 2 and below.
A consultation seeking views on plans to reform post-16 qualifications at Level 2 and below (Level 1 and entry levels) launched on 2 March and closes on 27 April at 23.45.
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Duty of care guidance from The Council for Soft Tissue Therapies
Posted: 21 July 2021
Advice for English therapists only – further advice will follow for the other countries as it is released.
As per the latest Government Guidelines, the formal and legally required restrictions will be removed from 19th July 2021 and the onus will be upon personal responsibility for ongoing protection.
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Practical assessment for Sports Massage Therapy qualifications
Posted: 5 March 2021
Whilst the continuing pandemic has led to many assessments being cancelled, on the 25 February 2021, the Government announced the policy on awarding vocational and technical qualifications in England in 2021 which included confirmation that:
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Information on eProctored Assessments
Posted: 20 November 2020
From Monday 23 November, customers will be able to schedule eProctored assessments, allowing remote invigilation for the first time.
Remote invigilation via eProctoring allows learners to complete their YMCA Awards externally assessed exams at home without a member of centre staff overseeing the assessment. Instead, the learner uses their webcam and smartphone to record what they do during the exam so that we can verify they have met assessment conditions.
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