QQI Level 6 and ITEC
ITEC: Diploma in Pilates Teaching
Co-ordinator: Claire Quinn
Contact: claire.quinn@gretb.ie
Course Outline
Successful students gain an industry standard in Pilates Teaching and up-skill as a fitness professional. On successful completion, students will receive an ITEC Diploma and a Component QQI Level 6 Award in Sport Recreation and Exercise Studies. This qualification will equip learners with the practical experience and knowledge to gain successful employment in the sport and fitness industry. There is also the potential to start your own fitness business.
Modules
- Fitness Instruction Specialist - ITEC
- Pilates Instruction - ITEC
- Exercise and Fitness - 6N5345
- Sports Psychology - 6N4665
- Health Promotion - 6N2214
- Work Experience - 6N1946
- Sports Nutrition - 6N4651
Fees
€175 GCC Student Services Fee applies to all learners.
€80 QQI Certification Fee applies to all learners except
- Those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance.
- Medical Card Holders (valid at time of Registration).
€500 Course Fees (This includes; ITEC Diploma in Pilates & Exercise Specialist)
Non EU Students are subject to an International Fee.
We advise non-EU citizens living outside Ireland to contact the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on www.inis.gov.ie to ensure the course you are considering applying for is eligible for a student visa. Non-EU citizens living in Ireland are welcome to apply and require a PPS number (Personal Public Service Number). Non-EU citizens are required to pay a tuition fee set by the Irish government which is currently €3653. Some exemptions apply, for further information, please contact http://www.gretb.ie .
Work Experience
Students gain invaluable experience working directly with pilates instructors and applying the knowledge in a range of population settings.
Special Features
Additional qualifications may be offered to eligible students and awarded by the following accredited bodies.
These include;
ITEC, NCEF, National Sporting Governing Bodies, Galway City Sports Partnership, Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) and Sport Ireland.
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of a QQI Level 5 Award in Sport & Recreation Studies 5M5146 or equivalent and Interview.
Progression
For information please visit our Progression Page under Student Supports
Please Note
Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.