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From 1 August 2013, learners aged 24+ wanting to start a level 3 learning journey with ICON TRAINING will be subject to new changes in government funding.

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“This course has helped with many aspects of my career progression; improving my team leading skills, customer service skills and practical skills such as pool water testing. It has helped me with my confidence as a whole, both with staff and customers. I am working towards a career in a centre manager role, as well as progressing onto higher qualifications. Kieron Martin, Level 3 learner in Leisure Management at Parkwood Leisure, North Devon Leisure Centre

Teenagers wanting to work in the fitness industry will be able to be benefit from a unique pilot learning programme after ICON TRAINING was awarded a major Government contract.

“Studying with ICON TRAINING has developed my understanding of not only fitness and training, but also of my workplace and leisure industry as a whole. As a direct result of this qualification, I have been able to work in the gym as an instructor, and I intend to use the skills and knowledge which I’ve learnt to enable me to progress in the future.” Adam Roach, Level 3 learner in Personal Training at Leyland Leisure Centre, Serco

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“I have learnt new ways of exercising and differing techniques for training exercises. I have also gained a wider knowledge of how the body works and responds to exercise. As a result, I am more confident in putting new training methods into my gym programmes for clients. I have gained more interaction with gym users, suggesting new and better techniques. I aim to complete this personal training qualification and then hope to focus on sport injury rehabilitation programmes.” Lee Moulton, Level 3 learner in Personal Training at Cricklade Leisure Centre

“This course has given me a good knowledge base as well as refreshing the skills needed on a day-to-day basis at the centre. It has helped me to put a real focus on targets whilst learning more about how the best way to achieve these. Through studying for this sales qualification I have developed a better understanding of our customer needs. I feel a great deal of confidence, knowing that I can apply this in my everyday role and that I am working towards completing this qualification. After completing this course I hope to progress to the Level 3 in Leisure Management to further my current role with the aim of working towards a higher managers position.” Ayrton Lambird, Level 2 learner in Sales at Meopham Fitness & Tennis Centre, Serco

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“Studying for this qualification with ICON TRAINING has provided us with the knowledge and skills needed to develop a career in gym instructing. It has helped us to advance in our roles and as a result we now have a more hands on approach within the gym and fitness suite. We are looking forward to the future and aim to progress into personal training." Leah Jeeves and Jordon Bloodworth, Level 2 learners in Instructing Exercise and Fitness at East Lindsey District Council, Embassy Centre

ICON TRAINING is pleased to announce a new partnership with Swimming Teaching Association (STA), which will allow the delivery of government-funded apprenticeships in aquatics.

Stand out from other personal trainers and fitness professionals and unlock your personal training potential by attending our Ofsted grade 1 courses in exercise referral and nutrition for physical activity.

ICON TRAINING welcomes new partnerships with SOLL Leisure, Sandwell Leisure Trust and Unite the Union.

As the top UK provider in our sector, ICON TRAINING have been awarded additional funding to deliver our Ofsted Grade 1 tailored packages in the workplace.

ICON TRAINING is counting down to the UK’s biggest leisure exhibition which takes place between 18 – 20 September at the NEC, Birmingham.

“ICON TRAINING have had a positive impact in everything we have worked towards and achieved in the last couple of years. Through their innovative and inspiring Academy concept, we have created a learning and development culture within Cardiff International Pool which has inevitably helped recruitment, selection and more importantly enrichment of our staff. The diverse range of course’s that have been expertly delivered by ICON TRAINING have ensured our staff are competent, skilled and more importantly qualified to deliver the aims and objectives of the business and contribute to the service delivery and success of an International facility. This is a testimony but also a thank you for your help, advice and patience’s over the last 4 years!” Amanda Powell, Training Manager, Cardiff International Pool (Parkwood)

“We are starting to see some excellent results with our apprentices through our partnership with ICON TRAINING. A recent nomination for our ‘session of the month’ award was from a session delivered by one of the apprentices, Dwayne McIntosh, at Moss Side Leisure Centre. This demonstrates how the whole integrated approach to participation and training/employment is starting to pay dividends.”  Andrew Smith, Manchester Aquatics Centre

“I have gained an understanding of how leisure facility operates and how to maintain good customer service. I have also personally gained the experience of working as a team and the benefits of this.” Learner, NVQ Level 2 in operational services

We are running an 8 day Level 2 Fitness Instruction course, from 18 – 22 & 27 – 29 June 2012 at Simply Gym, Swansea.

ICON TRAINING launches brand new website.

We are pleased to announce that we have received a Grade 1 Outstanding result from a recent Ofsted inspection confirming ICON TRAINING as the top UK training provider in the Fitness and Leisure sector. 

“I feel that I have gained the knowledge and experience required to perform a gym instructor’s role. Within the leisure centre, this was the area that I was most lacking experience in, from doing the gym instructors course I feel that I can now expand my duties into this area.” Learner, NVQ Level 2 in Exercise And Fitness

“Since ICON TRAINING started in January 2010 I have noticed that the standard of staff on the courses, such as operational services, leisure management and customer care has increased significantly. I am really pleased with how the courses were delivered… and the way that they [Skills Tutors] encourage and motivate my colleagues to develop themselves.” Rich Loveday, Duty Manager, Lutterworth Leisure Centre

“Since ICON TRAINING have started training the staff, I feel that this has had a major impact on the Centre as a whole, with staff looking to expand their skills and knowledge within the leisure industry. The consistent support that all the staff receive from the Skills Tutor is great, the updates I receive on their progression every month is very useful and lets me know how well they are doing. I look forward to a long partnership with ICON TRAINING, and would recommend them to other leisure providers.” Darren Spear, Centre Manager, North Devon Leisure Centre

“The Diploma has also helped me plan my time more effectively and improved my organisational skills. I found the latter part of the course with Kim [Skills Tutor], structured and she was very helpful. She also helped me with information on how to progress further in my career.” Learner, Level 2 Diploma in Customer Service