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 Apprenticeships

 
Free for employees and employer receives incentive of £500
 
Leisure Industry Academy can offer you or your staff fully funded Level 2 and Level 3 NVQ qualifications.
 
Benefits for Apprentices
                                              
As part of this programme learners will gain the following:
 
Level 2
  1. Diploma in Instructing Exercise & Fitness
  2. Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure & Learning
  3. Certificate in Fitness Instructing
                                                                             
Level 3
  1. Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
  2. Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure & Learning Certificate in Personal Training

Benefits for Employers
 
By investing in Apprenticeships, providing quality training in the workplace and supporting ‘off-the-job’ learning, you help build Northern Ireland’s reputation as a region of highly skilled workers. As an employer and business person you can reap a range of business benefits, including increased productivity and a more loyal workforce. Your apprentices are undertaking training in their chosen career; they will be motivated and work efficiently and effectively for your business. By employing an apprentice your business can develop specialist skills that help keep you abreast of new technology. You will also receive an employer incentive of £500 when the apprentice has completed the full framework.
 
Eligibility Criteria
 
There are a number of eligibility criteria but the fundamental requirements are:
                                                  
  1. You must be aged 16+
  2. You must be in employment within the Leisure Industry
  3. You must be contracted to a minimum number of 21 hours per week
  4. You must have no further or higher education qualifications (e.g. Degree, Diploma in Higher Education etc)
 
We aim to provide apprentices with the knowledge, understanding and competence to work at a high level within the Health, Fitness, Sport & Leisure industry, while also encouraging the direct involvement of employers in training key personnel.
 
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