Supporting your transition to the BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Gym Instructors (Diploma) - transition guide

Oct 20, 2026

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Supporting a transition to the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Gym Instructors (Diploma), this guide explains replacement of the current Sports Industry Skills diploma (Instructing Exercise in a Gym Environment) from September 2025. It outlines qualification scope, including GLH, internal assessment, and grading. It compares similarities and differences, then provides a mapping guide to show how units align between the new entry and the existing diploma, including authoring and TQT updates, plus employer and professional standard mappings.

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Contents

Introducing the BTEC Technical

Key similarities and differences

Mapping guide

Supporting your transition to the BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Gym Instructors (Diploma) This document is for centres/tutors moving from the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sports Industry Skills (Instructing Exercise in a Gym Environment) (QN 603/6135/9) to the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Gym Instructors (Diploma) (QN 610/4255/9) . Contents • Introducing the BTEC Technical • Key similarities and differences • Mapping guide Introducing you to the BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Gym Instructors (Diploma) Introduction: Available for first teach September 2025, the BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Gym Instructors (Diploma) (QN 610/4255/9) will replace our current: • Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sports Industry Skills (Instructing Exercise ina Gym Environment) (QN 603/6135/9) It is part of our wider suite of Sport qualifications specifically designed to support your level 2 post 16 delivery. These include: • BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Leading Community Activity (Diploma) • BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Recreation Assistants (Diploma) Mapped to employer standards: The BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Gym Instructors (Diploma) is mapped to the following employer standard: • Leisure Team Member Mapped to professional standards: The BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Gym Instructors (Diploma) is mapped to the following professional standard: • Chartered Institute for Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standard for Gym Instructors This means the qualification aligns with and is accredited by CIMSPA for the job role of Gym Instructor. Key similarities and differences Similarities: • All mandatory content • GLH (360) remains the same • 100% internally assessed • P, M and D graded units • P, M, D and Distinction * available at overall qualification grade • Unit 1 : common across all three Sport BTEC Technical qualifications • Very little change across all units Differences: • Authorsied Assignment Briefs for each unit • TQT increased to 414 (previously 410) Mapping guide | BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Gym Instructors (Diploma) | BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sports Industry Skills (Instructing Exercise in a Gym
Environment) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Working in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry | Working in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry | Inclusion of benefits and barriers of participation.
Removal of different job roles. | | Exercise Instructor Knowledge and Development | Exercise Instructor Knowledge and Skills Development | No change to LOs. | | Preparing Clients for a Gym-based Exercise Programme | Preparing Clients for a Gym-based Exercise Programme | No change to LOs. | | Working as a Gym Instructor | Working as a Gym Instructor | No change to LOs. |

FAQs

When will the BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Gym Instructors (Diploma) be available to centres?

It is available for first teaching from September 2025.

What qualification does the new BTEC Level 2 Gym Instructors entry replace?

It replaces the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sports Industry Skills (Instructing Exercise in a Gym Environment) (QN 603/6135/9).

What are the key differences between the new and current qualifications?

The guide highlights authoring of assignment briefs for each unit and an increase in TQT to 414 (previously 410), while noting that most units change very little.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Aran