A new qualification designed to up-skill health and fitness industry professionals, and help them achieve practitioner status, has been launched by awarding organisation Active IQ.

The Active IQ Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF) is now available at Levels 3 and 4 and is endorsed by the Institute for Learning.

Mandatory units include the roles, responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning; the use of inclusive learning and teaching approaches; and the principles of assessment.

Three centres - ICON Training, UK Fast and YBFIT Training - have been given the green light by Active IQ to deliver the Level 3 Award.

Active IQ executive director Suzy Gunn said: "The new qualifications are the first step towards practitioner status and, as such, are invaluable for those wanting to progress their career.

"Through working with training providers like YBFIT and introducing new qualifications, we're constantly providing up-to-date and industry relevant qualifications that will help the next generation of fitness professionals."

Details: www.activeiq.co.uk