Year 3 Diploma in Exercise and Health Fitness - Tutor Education qualifies you as an NCEF Tutor to teach on Year 1 and 2 of the Higher Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness and on NCEF/UL courses throughout the country.

All NCEF courses and modules are accredited by the University of Limerick (UL). On successful completion of the course, students will graduate from the University of Limerick with a Level 7 (NFQ) Diploma in Exercise and Health Fitness.​

• University of Limerick Accredited

• Level 7 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)

• Level 6 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)

• Europe Active/E-Reps Exercise for Health Specialist (SQF Level 5)

• Year 3 DEHF carries 60 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) Credits and an overall total of 180 ECTS Credits for the Diploma in Exercise and Health Fitness which can be used towards the Level 8 NFQ B.Sc. in Exercise and Health Fitness

The Tutor Education strand of the Diploma in Exercise and Health Fitness focuses on the teaching, learning and assessment of adult learners.

Content includes:

• Adult Learning and Teaching Methodologies

• Research Skills and Programme Development

• Evaluation and Assessment

• Teaching Applications and Work Experience

Academic Year 2025/26 Fees

The Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness (DEHF) programme fee is €3,725

Option 1: Full Fee Payment

Payment of fees in full, €3,725, on acceptance of your place on the course (includes a non-refundable deposit of €995).

Option 2: (2 Payments) Total fees €3,725

Non-refundable deposit payment of €995 due on acceptance of your place on the course.

The balance of fees, €2,730 is due on or before Wednesday, 13th August 2025 at the latest.

Once students are registered, all fees paid are non-refundable/non-transferable.

For your security and in compliance with Section 65(4)(a) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012, Learner Protection arrangements have been put in place with Arachas Insurance, should the NCEF cease to provide this programme before learners have completed awards.

Funding:

The DEHF course is eligible for SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) funding, however funding decisions are based on an individual’s personal circumstances. You may apply through www.susi.ie to see if you qualify. The SUSI Course Code is LMA905.

Students have also secured funding or part funding in the past from other local government support agencies however this is also on an individual basis.

It is important to note that all course fees must be fully paid before the student commences the course. If SUSI funding is allocated to students, this is reimbursed to the student upon receipt of payments from the University of Limerick fees office and this can take approx. 6+ months.

• NCEF Higher Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness (HCEHF) or NCEF Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness (CEHF) and 60 ECTS Credits from Year 2 modules or an equivalent qualification.

• Knowledge: Broad knowledge base in Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness modules and Year 2 HCEHF specialist modules.

• PHECC First Aid Response is an NCEF & industry requirement. All candidates on the above programme must provide a current FAR certificate prior to completion.

• Attitudes and personal qualities: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and mature disposition.

• Other desirable criteria: Teaching experience in any discipline. Practical experience of working in any of the HCEHF specialist courses.

• Applicants may be subject to interview by telephone or MS Teams.

NCEF/UL Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Scheme

Previously qualified and expired NCEF Level 1 graduates and applicants with equivalent qualifications from other institutions or bodies are eligible to apply for entry on to this programme through the NCEF/UL RPL Scheme. Applicants will be assessed on an individual basis and in accordance with NCEF/UL RPL criteria.

RPL applicants are required to complete an online RPL application form. Please click here to apply.

Please note a fee of €250 applies to all RPL applicants. If your application is successful and offered a place on the programme, this fee is deducted from the overall programme fee.

The next DEHF Tutor Education course is provisionally scheduled to commence in the University of Limerick in September 2025, however, this will be subject to numbers. A minimum of 10 registrations are required to run this programme.

If Tutor Education does not run, applicants will be offered the option to transfer to DEHF Advanced Practitioner.

Tutorials are scheduled mid-week. Provisional contact days are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to 5pm. This may be subject to change.

Applications are now open for the 2024/25 academic year! Click here to apply