Free Level 3 Personal Training Course in Oldham. Classes run full-time during the day at Oldham College. This is a focused, full-time route into personal training, covering the knowledge and practical skills you need to work with clients. The course runs for 636 hours in total. To join, you'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grades A to C (or 4 to 9), including maths and English, or a Level 2 vocational qualification plus GCSE grade C or 4 in both maths and English.
Who this course is for
All Learners
Entry requirements
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades A-C/4-9 (including mathsand English) or a vocational qualificationLevel 2, plus GCSE grade C/4 in both maths and English
What you will learn
You'll develop the skills to plan and deliver one-to-one personal training sessions
You'll learn how to assess a client's fitness levels and set appropriate goals
You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to exercise and movement
You'll learn how to design safe and effective exercise programmes
You'll develop knowledge of nutrition and its role in fitness and performance
You'll learn how to motivate and support clients through their training
You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in a fitness environment
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical training at Oldham College. Assessment includes written assignments, practical observations, and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate personal training sessions with real clients. The full-time daytime timetable means you cover the full 636 hours in a structured block.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oldham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Personal trainer. Work one-to-one with clients in gyms or outdoors
Gym instructor. Support members on the gym floor day to day
Fitness coach. Deliver group or individual coaching programmes
Sports coach. Apply training principles in a sport-specific setting
Corporate wellness trainer. Deliver fitness sessions in workplace settings
Bootcamp or outdoor fitness instructor. Run group sessions outside
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning. Deepen your expertise and work with more advanced clients or athletes.
Level 4 Diploma in Personal Training. A higher-level qualification that can open doors to specialist or management roles in fitness.
Level 5 qualifications in Sport and Exercise Science. For those looking to move into coaching, research, or higher education in sport.
