Government funded NVQs and apprenticeships
For your business to thrive and grow you need a strong, motivated and efficient workforce. At Lifetime, the UKs number one training provider in the Active Leisure sector we offer nationally recognised Government funded apprenticeships and NVQs designed to support businesses like yours.
What’s the catch? Well there isn’t one. As our qualifications are all Government funded you have no costly training outlay and gain a skilled and rewarded workforce with clear career progression goals. You will see happy customers returning time and time again making a positive impact on your ROI.
So if all this appeals to you click on the job roles below to view a list of the qualifications available to your staff.
Apprenticeship programmes
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Sales
NVQ Level: 2
The Sales programme is an ideal entry level programme suitable for learners who are looking to progress in a sales or customer service advisor remit. Sales training is a fundamental part of any sales advisors role in order to deliver a high standard of service. If you aspire to be successful in sales and want to continually strive to achieve your targets this programme is essential.
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Customer Service
NVQ Level: 3
Delivering a high level of customer service and demonstrating to a customer that you have gone the extra mile makes a positive impact on their perception of your business. The level 3 Customer Service NVQ is a nationally recognised qualification and allows organisations to enhance and improve the skills of employees who work in a supervisory role.
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Instructing Exercise and Fitness
NVQ Level: 2
The fitness industry is a fast paced and growing sector. If you are looking for a career in the health and fitness industry then studying for the NVQ level 2 fitness programme is a perfect start point, giving you the opportunity to progress your career in a variety of job roles. This popular programme will give you all the skills needed to induct clients around a gym and plan and supervise their workouts.
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Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
NVQ Level: 3
Whether you already have some gym experience under your belt, or you are looking to progress your career in the field of personal training the NVQ level 3 Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise programme is ideal. This qualification is essential for any fitness professional wishing to progress onto REP?s at Level 3 and kick start their career in personal training.
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Sales
NVQ Level: 3
The Sales programme is suitable for any aspiring Sales Managers, Senior Sales Advisor or any HOD that is looking to drive or lead a Sales team or progress into Sales/Club Management. You will gain a better understanding of sales fundamentals such as generating and following up leads, handling objections and analyzing competitor information.
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Leisure Management
NVQ Level: 3
The level 3 NVQ Leisure Management programme is ideal for those who are looking to develop their skills in a managerial role within the active leisure sector in a role such as Duty Manager, Centre or Facilities Manager. This qualification will give you the skills needed to manage not only your own resources and professional development but also provide leadership for your area of responsibility.
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Team Leading
NVQ Level: 2
The Team Leading qualification is suitable for people who are responsible for small groups of staff within a department or section, either as Team Leaders, Co-ordinators, or Supervisors. You will not only strengthen the skills you currently have but complete any skill gaps you may have. This is a great qualification to achieve as you will be able to use the skills gained from this programme across a number of sectors.
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Housekeeping
NVQ Level: 2
The level 2 Housekeeping NVQ is designed for individuals who currently work within a hotel or residential environment in a maid or housekeeping role that clean, deal with departures, stay overs and cleaning a variety of areas within the housekeeping department. During the programme you will learn more on improved cleaning skills and housekeeping and also develop team working skills.
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Front Office
NVQ Level: 2
The NVQ level 2 Front Office qualification is designed for those working within a front office environment, providing customer service as well as completing administrative tasks as part of their daily role.
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Food and Drink
NVQ Level: 2
This level 2 Food and Drink NVQ is an ideal programme which provides those wanting to develop their skills further in the area of drink service an excellent foundation for their career. Suitable for staff which work in a variety of areas of front of house service such as serving customers drinks, cellar management and showing customer care skills.
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Food and Drink Service
NVQ Level: 2
The hospitality industry is rapidly growing and customers expect a certain standard of delivery when they are enjoying a drink or food. If the main part of your job role involves taking orders from customers and the service of food and drink the Food and Drink service NVQ is ideal.
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Food Processing and Cookery
NVQ Level: 2
This qualification enables Chefs and Cooks that are cooking and finishing a variety of dishes around the kitchen to gain fundamental skills as part of their career development plan. You will look at everything from food hygiene to teamwork and you will also learn and gain the skills to complete the necessary kitchen documentation needed to keep the high kitchen standards within your business.
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Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership
NVQ Level: 3
The Hospitality and Supervision Leadership level 3 NVQ is designed to provide you with the industry recognised skills required to be a supervisor within the hospitality industry. This qualification is designed at the management level of running a department within the hospitality sector, supervising staff and their development whilst managing events, functions and services.
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Operational Services
NVQ Level: 2
This Operational Services level 2 NVQ qualification is targeted at staff members who are heavily involved operationally within the work place such as Sports Assistants and Poolside Assistants. Throughout the programme you will learn about health and safety, dealing with customers, cleaning and wet or dry side duties.
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Customer Service
NVQ Level: 2
The level 2 Customer Service NVQ is a nationally recognised qualification and allows organisations to enhance fundamental skills in their service delivery departments. Excellent customer service makes a real difference to the customer and leaves them with a higher perception of you and your business. If you possess Customer Service training and qualifications you will be a valuable asset to any business. Your customers are more likely to return, you will receive a reduced number of customer complaints as well gain increased positive feedback and word of mouth to other potential customers.
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Activity Leadership
NVQ Level: 2
To be able to coach and lead and activity session is an essential skill needed in order to be able to deliver fun and enjoyable group activity sessions safely and effectively. If you want excellent job prospects in the fitness and leisure industry this programme is a great starting place.
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Leadership & Management Online Programme
Are you a leisure centre or health club operator with an aspiring team of managers? Then you are sure to benefit from our new and unique online Leadership and Management programme. Developed by industry specialists your staff can gain a greater understanding in management principles and leadership practice providing them with a great foundation for a level 3 certificate.
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Interactive Instructor
Want to know the solution to keeping your members, improving the customer experience and making a positive impact on your bottom line? The NEW and exclusive Interactive Instructor workshop from Lifetime - available now.
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