Learner prerequisites
Registration status of full Level 3 Exercise Referral Instructor on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), or either of:
a) Registration at Level 4 prior to September 2011 plus achievement of a Level 3 fitness qualification
b) Achievement of a Level 4 prior to September 2011 plus achievement of a Level 3 fitness qualification
150 hours of relevant professional practice at Level 3 in designing, delivering, monitoring, adapting and tailoring exercise programmes for individuals gained within the previous two years and at least six months experience since qualification (to be evidenced in a CV and reference letter).
Note: Learners are required to complete the online Professional Practice unit via the members area of the REPs website (free to complete) where the learner holds an NVQ exercise referral qualification on the QCF. This unit is embedded in the QCF exercise referral qualifications.
Staff approval requirements