Fitness & Health - Fitness Instructor
Acquire professional level skills, comprehensive knowledge and internationally recognised qualifications which will prepare you for a wide range of career options. Our course provides ITEC fitness instructor certification in Strength and Conditioning, Spinning, Kettlebells and TRX Suspension Training in conjunction with Lifestyle Fitness, the largest fitness/gym provider in Co. Wexford. This combined with an RLSS Lifeguard /Water Safety Award, Emergency First Aid Cert and FAI Soccer Coaching and Child Safeguarding will make you highly employable in this dynamic industry.
| Award Name | Coaching Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Football Association of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Award at UK Level 2 |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Pool Lifeguard Award |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Royal Life Saving Society |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaching Certificate | Football Association of Ireland | ||
| Award at UK Level 2 | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Pool Lifeguard Award | Royal Life Saving Society | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full time.
Work placement in a leisure/gym facility or sports centre and ECC fitness suite, work placement opportunity in Malaga Spain for a 3 week block.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or over 18.
- No requirements for over 23s.
- Limited places allocated on interview basis (interview held in May and August).
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Fitness Instructor
Gym Assistant
Lifeguard
Team Fitness Assistant
Personal Trainer
Soccer Coaching
Leisure Assistant
Higher Education Progression
This course qualifies for E.C.C/W.I.T link BB in Recreation and Sport Management, BSc In Sport & Exercise, BSc in Nutrition and Exercise, BSc in Health and Exercise and BSc in Sports Coaching and Performance. There are a number of RESERVED places for ECC graduates on the above courses.
Further information
Commencement 6th September 2023
Registration Date 4th September 2023
Limited places allocated on interview basis (interview held in May and August)
€800 which includes:
• ITEC Courses – Strength/ Conditioning & Spinning
• Student material Fees
• Use of local Swimming Pool
• Course half Zip
• First Aid Cert
• QQI Exam Fees
(Exempt if you have a medical card)
Fees/Charges
Courses at Enniscorthy Community College of Further Education are funded largely by the European Social Fund. Tuition costs are covered for Irish and EU citizens undertaking PLC courses. However, all learners are required to pay the following:
1. There is a materials fee for each course and this varies but the exact cost is in the individual course details. The cost of each course is clearly outlined on the website for each course.
2. A QQI Exam fee of €50. All learners who are holders of a medical card, on VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) or BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) are exempt from paying this charge. The costs for sitting the ATI exams are considerably higher and cost €300 in Year 1.
3. The government levy no longer applies.
4. There is an additional cost for additional exams in courses like Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing/Barbering. It is important for all learners to note that all fees must be paid prior to sitting exams at the end of the academic year.
It is important for all learners to note that all fees must be paid prior to sitting exams at the end of the academic year.
Full information on these schemes is available from www.welfare.ie and www.studentfinance.ie, www.susi.ie
Yes
Learners can complete the application form on-line or complete and return a hard copy of the application form.
Payment of fees and additional charges to be completed by the end of October.
Closing Date for receipt of applications is the 31st August each year. Applications received after this date will only be processed subject to places being available on your chosen course and is dependent on amount of coursework covered.
Our programme is underpinned by a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sport Recreation and Exercise that offers you options and links to further and higher education.
ERASMUS LEARGAS+ Opportunity for a 3 week work placement in MALAGA SPAIN offers an international perspective with learning of new skills within the fitness Industry.
Programme of Study:
(Components are subject to change).
• Exercise & Fitness 5N2667
• ITEC L2 Strength and Conditioning Course
• ITEC L2 Spinning Course
• ITEC L2 Kettlebells Course(optional)
• ITEC L2 TRX Suspension Training Course (optional)
• Nutrition 5N2006
• Sport and Recreation Studies 5N2668
• Sports Anatomy and Physiology 5N4648
• Leisure Facility Administration 5N4666
• Leisure Facility Operations 5N4667
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Accounting Manual and Computerised 5N1348
• Communications 5N0690
• Customer Service 5N0972
Emergency First Aid
(Defibrillator training)
5M5146 - Sport Recreation & Exercise
Certification: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sport Recreation & Exercise 5M5146.
Other Certification:
ITEC Level 2 Award in Strength and Conditioning
ITEC Level 2 Award in Indoor Cycling (Spinning)
ITEC Level 2 Award in Kettlebells
ITEC Level 2 Award in Suspension Training (TRK)
RLSS Lifeguard/ Water Safety Award
FAI PDP 1 Soccer Coaching
Sport Ireland Child Safeguarding Level 1
Emergency First Aid (Defibrillator training)
Further Enquiries:
Tel: 053 923 6969
Email: eccfe@wwetb.ie
www.enniscorthyccfe.ie/