Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) SIBEC Europe 31 October - 3 November 2012 Corinthia Hotel, Budapest

About CYQ

CYQ is an operation of Central YMCA The UK’s leading activity for health charity Established in the world’s first YMCA Part of the international network of YMCAs Vision to help individuals lead healthier, happier and more fulfilled lives

The UK’s leading awarding organisation (examinations board) for qualifications in health, fitness and wellbeing Qualifications offered through further education colleges, private training providers, schools, universities, employers, prisons and other YMCAs Diverse suite of over 50 qualifications, ranging from introductory (UK Level 1) to advanced (UK Level 4) levels

Over 400 approved centres in the UK and internationally

Working together to raise standards

REPs framework Gym Physical Activity for Children Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer Advanced Exercise to Music Exercise Referral EMDP, Yoga, PIlates Cardiac disease Falls prevention Mental health Back pain Obesity/Diabetes Chronic respiratory disease Cancer rehabilitation Long term neurological conditions Accelerated rehabilitation (military only) Level 2Level 4 Additional categories ETM Aqua Older adultsDisabilityAnte/Post Natal Level 3 Student Physical Activity Advisor Fitness Manager Fitness Tutor/Assessor Non-levelled categories

Qualifications

Entry Level (UK Level 1) Fitness and Physical Activity Lifestyle Management

Level 1 Award in Lifestyle Management (QCF)

Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (QCF)

Intermediate Level (UK Level 2) Fitness Instructing in the context of:- Gym Exercise to Music Aqua Exercise for Children Circuit Training Group Indoor Cycling Step Exercise to Music

Intermediate Level (UK Level 2) Studio Resistance Training Fitness Walking Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle Introductory Work in the Outdoors Diploma in Health, Fitness and Exercise Instruction

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym-Based Exercise (QCF)

Advanced Level (UK Level 3) Personal Training Sports Massage (Soft Tissue Therapy) Business Skills for the Fitness Professional Instructing Outdoor Fitness Sports Conditioning

Advanced Level (UK Level 3) Teaching Mat Pilates Teaching Yoga Exercise Referral Leisure Management Diploma in Personal Training and Instruction

Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (QCF)

Specialist Level 2 Chair-based Exercise Seated Recreational Physical Activity Level 3 Adapting Exercise for:- Independently Active Older Adults Ante/Post Natal Clients Programming and Supervising Exercise for Disabled Clients

Specialist Level 4 Weight Management for individuals with Obesity, Diabetes and/or Metabollic Syndrome.

Community Community Activation Disability

Level 2 Award in Community Activation (QCF)

NVQs Level 1 and 2 NVQ Certificate in Customer Service Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership Level 2 and 3 NVQ Award in Employment Awareness in Leisure and Learning

NVQs Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active, Leisure and Learning and Wellbeing Operational Services Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Leisure Management Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training Disability

Assessor / IQA / PTTLs Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

Assessor / IQA / PTTLs Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Disability

Professional Development

Supporting CYQ centre staff in becoming assessors, internal quality assurers and/or tutors Assessor, Internal Quality Assurer and Tutor courses divided into packaged options, to meet differing learning needs and educational requirements Bespoke/in-house training options available Knowledge-based units delivered through innovative eLearning with rich animation, bite-sized videos, interactive revision quizzes and full narration Cost-effective alternative to traditional face-to-face training

Professional Development Level 3 Assessor Level 4 Internal Quality Assurer Level 3 + Level 4 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) (PTTLs)

Resources

Innovative eLearning and eAssessment solutions Extensive learner and tutor resources including manuals, workbooks and DVDs Free to download:- Power Point presentations Schemes of Work Learner Assessment Records A comprehensive suite of print and digital resources

eLearning – bringing learning to life

Endorsement

Endorsement CYQ can endorse an organisation’s continuous professional development (CPD) programmes, to give them a quality mark from the sector’s most established and recognised brand Disability

Customer Service

First-class customer experience CYQ is committed to providing centres with the highest standards of service, openness and customer care Each centre supported by a dedicated Customer Support Advisor Customer Service Level Agreements provided to each centre Service Level Agreements General enquiry Initial responsewithin 24 hours Follow up responsewithin 5 working days Certification Certificateswithin 15 days Replacement/duplicatewithin 5 days Results Standardwithin 10 days Duplicate result requestswithin 5 days Hand marked resultswithin 15 days Resources: Resource orderswithin 5 days

“CYQ offers the best and most specifically dedicated awarding organisation service for the fitness industry.” Noel Munnis, N3C Leisure Solutions “I have always found CYQ to operate with our best interests at heart.” Alan McPhee, Cardonald College “They always make life simple and simply they help make my job less complicated.” Alison Reeves-Slaughter, CALAT “Now that we are offering CYQ courses, our company has benefited from being seen as the market leader in health and fitness instructor education, one that is committed to providing the best available high quality courses in Finland.” Jyri Manninen, Director of Education for Fitness Academy of Finland What our centres say about us

Lori Randall Head of Business Development – Delivery Operations