Southwark Disablement Association

A free scheme to enable disabled people to become level 2 qualified fitness gym instructors. The course involves 15 days training followed by a 6 week work placement.

Candidates must be:

• Disabled
• Unemployed
• Over 16 years old
• Live in a London borough
• Experienced and/or knowledge in using gym equipment
• Aspiring to gain employment or voluntary work within the fitness Industry

The Course

The program involves participation in the YMCA fit Gym Instructor course, a fifteen day course designed to give participants the skills, knowledge and confidence to begin their fitness career. They will receive comprehensive learning resources and all the guidance and support needed to pass the course. Successful completion of the course will lead to an internationally recognised qualification, the CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing.

The second phase of the program involves a six week work placement to be undertaken at a local gym, two days a week. During this time participants will gain valuable work experience and the potential to find full time or casual work in the industry. Upon completion of 72hrs of voluntary service each participant will receive an evaluation from the employee which can be used as a future reference Please note this is part of the project and therefore compulsory.

Able to attend a selection day on 15th February. Invited applicants will be provided with an appointment time.

Dates/Times

The course will run 10am - 4pm on the following dates

February 29th

March 1st, 6th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 26th

April 3rd, 12th, 18th, 24th, 26th

May 1st, 3rd

Venue

Surrey Docks Watersports Centre

Rope Street, off Plough Way, Greenland Dock, Rotherhithe, London SE16 7SX

(Selection day and all training will take place at this venue)

Directions

Bus:199, 1, 47, 225 188, 381 to Surrey Quays Shopping Centre then 8 min walk along Greenland Dock

Tube:Canada Water (Jubilee), Surrey Quays (East London Line)

Car:A200 then on to the B206 (Disabled parking available on site)

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If you have an enquiry or would like to book a place on the selection day contact:

Hilary Farmiloe (Inclusion manager at Aspire)

Email: hilary.farmiloe@aspire.org.uk

Telephone: 020 8420 6730

Provide the following details:

Full Name
Age
London Borough
Nature of disability and the effects/symptoms
Email
Telephone (landline & mobile)
Any special requirements

Hilary Farmiloe
Inclusion Manager

Aspire - supporting people with spinal injuries 020 8420 6730

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