In a nutshell
What are the qualifications about?
This qualification is now closed for new registrations. Certification will remain open until 31 March 2012.
The Certificate for Health Trainers builds practical skills and knowledge around all aspects of the NHS health trainer role, including communication, empowerment, relationship development and responsibilities.
Who are they for?
You may be a recently hired NHS health trainer, recruited from the community and working in NHS local organisations, including local authorities, businesses, the voluntary and community sector.
You may also be working in a related area and want the skills of an NHS health trainer to add to your existing role, working as part of the government initiative to tackle health inequalities in local communities.
Why choose City & Guilds?
A City & Guilds qualification is proof that you have the right skills to do your job well - which is why so many employers look for people who have one. You can be confident your qualification is well respected within your industry.
City & Guilds qualifications are engaging and rewarding, and can lead to a whole range of fulfilling careers - including many of the UK's happiest professions.
Fast facts
| Qual. number: | 3075 |
|---|---|
| Type: | QCF |
| Level: | 3 |
| Size: | Certificate |
| Purpose: | TBC |
| Credits: | 15 |
| 70 | |
| Duration: | 1 - 2 years |
| Fundable? | Yes. See the Learning Aims Database |
| Last registration: | 31/03/2012 |
Your questions
... if you're taking these qualifications
- What sorts of things do they cover?
You'll cover things like:
- understanding your responsibilities as a health trainer
- effective communication to encourage healthier lifestyles in disadvantaged communities
- goal setting and confidence boosters for health and wellbeing.
- How will I learn and be assessed?
You'll learn with your training provider and work through the handbook for health trainers, packed with assignments, information, reminder sheets, and ideas to help you improve the health of people in the community.
You will be assessed on assignments that you complete. - Which level is right for me?
Level 3
You are either recently employed as an NHS health trainer, considering becoming an NHS health trainer, or working within local NHS authorities and want to gain the skills of an NHS health trainer. - How long do they take?
Guided learning hours
Guided learning hours are the hours you spend learning with your training provider or on your own. The guided learning hours for this qualification are:- Level 3: 70 hours.
- Level 3: 70 hours.
- What jobs could they lead to?
This qualification can lead to a job as an NHS Health Trainer, or complement an existing role within the health, public services and local authorities.
... if you're delivering these qualifications
- How would we deliver and assess them?
To find all the requirements for assessment and delivery, download the course handbooks from the key documents section.
- What resources do we need?
To find all the resource requirements, download the course handbooks from the key documents section.
- How can we get approval to offer them?
Please note: this qualification is now closed for new registrations. Certification will remain open until 31 March 2012.
New to City & Guilds?
First become a centre - then you can apply for qualification approval.Already a centre?
Download and complete the qualification approval form (PDF) and send it to your local City & Guilds office. - Are there any learner eligibility requirements?
Anyone can take this qualification, but you must make sure all your learners can access the resources they need to complete it.
- Do these qualifications replace any others?
This qualification directly replace the VRQ 3075 Level 3 Certificate for Health Trainers.
e-learning support
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Online tutor and learning support available (SmartScreen) What is this?
Related qualifications
Related careers
- NHS health trainer
- Health trainer within public services
- Health trainer working with local authorities