Approved Military Resettlement Training
If you're a serving member of the armed forces, or a recent service leaver, discover how we can help you launch your career in the fitness industry
Military Resettlement
Training Courses
Leadership, focus and discipline are characteristics that are instilled in all military personnel throughout their career in the armed forces. Interestingly, these traits are also what make successful fitness professionals, which is why for many, joining the fitness profession feels like a natural ‘next step’ for service leavers.
If you’re a serving member of the armed forces, considering leaving the military, or have recently left, our dedicated Careers Team will be able to provide you with impartial and confidential advice and guidance that is practical and solution-focused.
We’ve been supporting service leavers with military resettlement training for over 15 years and our team are highly adept at helping to ease the burden of this transition.
Enhanced Learning Credit Scheme (ELCAS)
The Enhanced Learning Credit Scheme (ELCAS) is a Ministry of Defence (MOD) initiative that promotes lifelong learning opportunities for serving and former members of the armed forces. Depending on the length of service and the number of claims previously made, ELCAS will support up to 80% of the cost of any qualification at Level 3 or above. ELCAS will support multiple claims for a maximum of 3 separate financial years.
We’re an approved provider of the Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme and as such, we’ve demonstrated that we meet all the MOD’s rigorous procurement requirements for providing training and education to armed forces personnel.
For more information about how we can help you access your ELCAS entitlement, please contact one of our Careers Advisors today on 01772 641 091.
Making an ELCAS Application
The process of applying for and securing your ELCAS points is relatively straightforward and can usually be completed in around a week or so.
To secure your ELCAS points for one of our fitness instructor or personal training qualifications, all you need to do is follow the 5 steps below.
- Complete the ELCAS application form online to apply for your credits
- ELCAS will send you a Claim Authorisation Note (CAN)
- Email your CAN to our Careers Team
- Contact us to make your booking and pay your 20% contribution
- Start studying – we’ll take care of the rest
If you’re considering making an application, the following links and information about us will be useful to help you complete the application form.
Supported Military Resettlement Training
ELCAS will financially support serving armed forces (Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force) personnel and those service leavers still in their resettlement phase with completing formal, Ofqual regulated qualifications that lead to awarding body qualifications. Unfortunately, ELCAS don’t support CPD training, workshops or unregulated courses.
The qualifications that are currently eligible for ELCAS supports are summarised in the section below. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Careers Team who will be more than happy to assist you.
Fitness Qualifications Eligible for ELCAS
Qualification Title | Awarding Body | Code | Price (£) |
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) | YMCA Awards | L3PT | 1,100 |
Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instruction and Personal Training (Practitioner-Attended) | YMCA Awards | L3DPT | 1,595 |
Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instruction and Personal Training (Practitioner-Online) | YMCA Awards | L3DPTO | 995 |
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner-Online) | YMCA Awards | L3CPTO | 725 |
Level 3 Award in Business Skills for Fitness Professionals | YMCA Awards | L3BUS | 275 |
YMCA Awards Level 3 Award in Nutrition to Support Physical Activity | YMCA Awards | L3NUT | 275 |
Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral | YMCA Awards | L3EXREF | 425 |
Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (online) | YMCA Awards | L3EXREFO | 345 |
Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy | YMCA Awards | L3SMASS | 1250 |
Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy | YMCA Awards | L4SMASS | 1250 |
Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga | YMCA Awards | L3YOGA | 995 |
Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates | YMCA Awards | L3PIL | 895 |
Level 4 Certificate in Instructing Pilates Matwork | Active IQ | L4PIL | 1250 |
Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain (online) | Active IQ | L4LBPO | 395 |
Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain | Active IQ | L4LBP | 495 |
Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Weight Management for Obese and Diabetic Clients | Active IQ | L4O&D | 465 |
Level 3 Award in Programming and Supervising Exercise with Disabled Clients | YMCA Awards | L3EXDC | 375 |
Level 3 Award in Adapting Exercise for Ante Natal and Post Natal Clients | YMCA Awards | L3APNAT | 295 |
YMCA Level 3 Award in Adapting Exercise for Independently Active, Older People | YMCA Awards | L3OLDA | 295 |
To make a booking for any of the above qualifications, please contact our Careers Team today on 0800 612 4067.
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