VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
This vocational qualification pathway develops and assesses the knowledge, professional judgement, programme-planning and practical delivery competence required for exercise-referral practice. Learners progress through anatomy and physiology, nutrition principles, professional practice, medical conditions, programme planning, practical instruction and final assessment.
Professional boundary: Exercise-referral practice requires appropriate referral information, informed consent, safe screening and clear escalation. Learners must not diagnose, change medication or work beyond their competence.
Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Clients with Long-term Conditions
This vocational qualification develops the knowledge, professional judgement and practical planning skills required to support clients living with long-term conditions through safe, inclusive physical activity. The pathway covers applied anatomy and physiology, the health landscape, condition management, behaviour change, and the planning and adaptation of activity, supported by portfolio and professional-discussion assessment.
Professional boundary: Learners must not diagnose, prescribe treatment or alter clinical care. Practice must remain within qualification scope and use appropriate referral, escalation and multidisciplinary communication.
Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
Stage 4 — Advanced Practice in the PerformanceOS Learn Strength & Conditioning Development pathway. This regulated Level 4 qualification (QN 603/1161/7) develops the knowledge and practical competence to analyse athlete and activity demands and to plan, deliver and evaluate periodised strength and conditioning programmes. The course contains two mandatory units, 152 guided learning hours and 278 total qualification time. Assessment is through an internally assessed and externally quality-assured portfolio of evidence.
Professional boundary: Learners must work within their professional role, the qualification assessment requirements and their organisation’s safeguarding, health-and-safety and quality-assurance procedures.