Joining REPs with Older qualifications

REPs recognises that there are a number of practicing fitness professionals who hold older qualifications that may not meet current industry standards.

Subject to qualifications held and industry experience instructors with older qualifications may be accepted on to the REPs, some, however, may be awarded Provisional status. Full status will be considered if relevant continuous professional development can be demonstrated.

Provisional status is awarded for a maximum period of 12 months and during this period a provisional member will be required to prove that their skills meet the nationally agreed standards through one of the following options:

• Option 1 – Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) - Successfully complete a theory paper and/or a practical assessment at an Approved Test Centre
• Option 2 - Accreditation of Prior Achievement (APA).  Collect evidence of learning and work practice against a template document and submit for assessment to an approved training provider.  Some industry training providers offer this service. However it is quite onerous to provide enough evidence to prove knowledge and competence and is sometimes easier to use Option 1
• Option 3 – Complete a qualification through an Approved Training Provider that meets current national guidelines

All options are certificated by an awarding body and individuals will need to decide which option is suitable.  Your selected training provider will work with you to identify if there is any additional training required to ensure you have sufficient knowledge and competence to pass.

Each option will incur costs.

How To Register
If you hold older qualifications you are required to submit a Registration Form along with an Industry CV, PHOTOCOPIES of qualifications (these must be accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity), Referral Letter from an employer or peer to support your application, confirmation of adequate Civil Liability Insurance (can be purchased through REPs), registration fee and insurance fee (where purchased)...we will do the rest.

Registration Checklist

Completed Registration Form...click here to download

Industry CV...click here to download a sample

PHOTOCOPIES of Qualifications (do not send original copies). Each photocopied certificate must be signed and dated by a 'responsible person' and submitted with a 'letter of authenticity', see below

Referral Letter (from employer or peer)

Letter of Authenticity- confirmation by a responsible person stating they have seen original copies of qualifications, click here for a template

Adequate Civil Liability Insurance - minimum cover £5 million ...can be purchased through REPs click here for details

Registration Fee and Insurance Fee (where purchased) ...credit card or cheque (made payable to REPs)