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CONTINUING EDUCATION- Progress your fitness instructor qualification to Diploma (DEHF)
If you hold the Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness (or equivalent) then continue your education by  completing the Diploma in Exercise and Health Fitness (DEHF) NFQ Level 7. The purpose of  the DEHF is to provide an opportunity for aspiring exercise & health fitness professionals to follow a pathway from certificate at NFQ Level 6 to diploma at NFQ Level 7 by  accumulating European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits on a stage by stage basis.

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STRAND 1 TUTOR EDUCATION STAGE 3 (DEHF) Entry Requirements:
 

1. Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness (CEHF) or equivalent.
2. 60 ECTS Credits at Stage 2 DEHF (with Personal Training as compulsory requirement), or their equivalent.
3. OFA Occupational First Aid (OFA) is an NCEF & industry requirement. All candidates on the above programme must provide a current OFA Certificate prior to completion.
4. Experience: Minimum two years practical experience working in the Health/Leisure/Fitness industry or in an area relevant to the role of an NCEF Tutor (e.g. teaching at further or higher education in a relevant field).
5. Knowledge: Broad knowledge base a Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness modules and Stage 2 Specialist Modules.
6. Attitudes and personal qualities:  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and mature position.
7. Other desirable criteria:  Teaching experience in any discipline.  Practical experience of working in any of the Stage 2 areas of the Diploma Programme.
8. Interview: All applicants for DEHF Stage 3 – Tutor/Practitioner Education must attend for interview.  Interviews are generally held in late spring/early summer.

****NCEF/UL Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Scheme: Previously qualified NCEF Level 1 and Level 2 Instructors and those applicants with equivalent qualifications are eligible to apply for entry on to this programme through the NCEF/UL RPL Scheme. Applicants must complete a Portfolio of Learning with their application.  This portfolio should clearly detail your existing qualification and background.  

****Please note an Recognition of Prior Learning fee of €125 applies to all applicants required to submit a Portfolio of Learning and on successful acceptance the fee is deducted from the overall programme fee.

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