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Health trainer
Health trainers promote healthy living and help people make healthier lifestyle choices.
Average salary (a year)
£18700
Starter
£28500
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
37.0 to 39.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
evenings / weekends
attending events or appointments
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:a college course; an apprenticeship; volunteering; applying directly
College
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant courses include
Level 2 Award in Improving the Public's Health, Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Health
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
funding advice|https://www.gov.uk/further-education-courses/financial-help
search for courses|/find-a-course
Apprenticeship
The following advanced apprenticeships may help you get into this role
Community sport and health officer, Community health and wellbeing worker
You may be able to move on to a Public health practitioner degree apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
Work
It may be possible to train as a health trainer if you are already working in a related role such as pharmacy assistant or in a leisure centre.
Volunteering
You can get some of the skills and experience you need for this job through voluntary experience with local community groups.
You can get advice about work experience in the NHS before applying for jobs or training.
You can also contactThe National Council for Voluntary Organisations about work placements.
Direct Application
You can apply directly for health trainer jobs, if you've got
an understanding of the health issues facing the community, good communication skills in English and, for some jobs, a second community language, some GCSEs, including English
Qualifications or experience as a personal trainer, fitness instructor or dietitian can also be helpful.
More Information
Further Information
You can find out more about working as a health trainer from Health Careers.
What it takes
Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    Knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
    Knowledge of english language
    The ability to work well with others
    Excellent verbal communication skills
    The ability to use your initiative
    Sensitivity and understanding
    Customer service skills
    Administration skills
Digital Skills Level
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Related Restrictions
What you will do
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Day to day tasks
In your day-to-day duties you might
introduce people to relevant local services, help people understand how their behaviour affects their health, support and motivate individuals to change harmful habits, explain the benefits of healthier food and lifestyle choices, record activity levels and results, and use these to motivate clients, keep up to date with what services are available locally, work with individuals or with larger groups
Working environment
You could work in an office or in the community.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
With experience, you could progress to team supervisor, or senior health improvement specialist.
You could also move into related careers in health promotion or community development.
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