NCEF Recertification Scheme The criteria for recertifying your qualification are as follows:‐ All recipients of the National Certificate in Exercise & Fitness: Level 1 (awarded in 2006 and before) is required to recertify their qualification every five years by accumulating 1,000 Continuing Education Credits (CEC’S) for each five year period. In order to recertify and bring your qualification up to date, you must submit the following to the NCEF Head Office:‐ • Copies of all health and fitness related certificates received since graduating with the NCEF. CEC’s are awarded for health and fitness related qualifications/workshops etc. obtained since graduating from the NCEF/PEAI Level 1 or since last date of recertification. • NCEF passport book with 1,000 Continuing Education Credits (CEC’s) for each five year period ‐ A replacement passport can be purchased for €10.50 (incl. P&P). An NCEF passport is a little book that was issued to graduates where all courses and workshops undertaken are logged and assigned CEC’s. • Copy of your current Occupational First Aid (OFA) certificate (150 CEC’s awarded) It must be Occupational First Aid. Basic First Aid or AED will not suffice. Contact your local Sports Partnership, the Irish Red Cross, Order of Malta or Denise Kelly on 086‐8474444 for details on upcoming OFA courses in your area. You can also check www.ofaaa.com for a certified provider in your area. • Recertification fee €55.00. This fee is waived to current Fitness Professionals Ireland members and they also receive 200 CECS annually towards recertification. The NCEF National Register of Exercise Professionals (NNR) was re‐launched as Fitness Professionals Ireland in 2011. FPI is a non‐
profit, independent public register which recognises the qualifications and expertise of fitness professionals in Ireland. If you wish to join FPI and gain 200 CECS towards your recertification, please visit www.fitnessprofessionalsireland.ie to apply online or phone Sharon Collins on 061‐202829 for an application form. The annual membership fee is €45.00 and payment can be made by providing your visa/debit card details on the Fitness Professionals Ireland application form. If you wish to pay by PayPal, please visit www.fitnessprofessionalsireland.ie for further details. CEC’s Earning Examples: FITNESS PROFESSIONALS IRELAND MEMBERSHIP €45 ANNUALLY 200 CECS NCEF PERSONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST MODULE 1,000 CECS NCEF PILATES & CORRECTIVE EXERCISE SPECIALIST MODULE 1,000 CECS NCEF HEALTH RELATED ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN SPECIALIST MODULE 725 CECS NCEF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING FOR SPORT SPECIALIST MODULE 1000 CECS NCEF FACILITY OPERATIONS E‐LEARNING MODULE 725 CECS NCEF FIT FOR LIFE E‐LEARNING MODULE 725 CECS PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE POLICIES (INCLUDING EXPIRED POLICIES) 50‐100 CECS HEALTH & FITNESS RELATED WORKSHOPS 50‐200 CECS OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID QUALIFICATION 150 CECS SWIMMING/RESCUE CERTIFICATES 20 CECS * Non NCEF Programmes which are exercise and health fitness related may also be eligible for CEC’s (e.g. Basic First Aid). Please send me a copy of your certificate for clarification. _________________________________________________________________________________ The only other option available to you if you do not have the required CEC’s to recertify is to complete the Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness Upgrade course. Taking this course will update your knowledge and skills and is an award for life so you will no longer be required to recertify. Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness Upgrade course Recertification Scheme The NCEF became an academic affiliate of the University of Limerick in June 2006. All NCEF programmes of study are now part of Certificate, Diploma and Degree programmes in Exercise & Health Fitness of the University of Limerick. These awards do NOT require recertification. We are now delighted to inform you that the NCEF plans to offer NCEF Level 1 holders currently due to recertify a unique opportunity to upgrade their NCEF Level 1 to the University of Limerick accredited Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness (CEHF) by completing an upgrade programme plus associated requirements and assessments. NEW OPTION 1: Complete the Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness (CEHF) Upgrade Course and obtain a University of Limerick accredited AWARD for LIFE By upgrading your current NCEF Level 1 to CEHF status you will have the benefit of: • Holding the only solely focused Exercise & Health Fitness Professional Instructor, university accredited qualification in Ireland which is offered as Stage 1 of the Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness (DEHF). • Holding an award for life that does NOT require recertification. • Broadening your opportunities for recognition, access, transfer and progression within the Irish educational system, within Europe and worldwide. This option includes the following: • Distance learning study tasks through access to online theory (via a secure website) and the CEHF student manual which must be covered prior to the contact weekend (student support website available from September 2015) • One contact weekend with practical workshops and practical tutorials –see table below • On line written assessment which must be completed online and will be available December 2015 • Practical DVD which must be submitted before the end of December 2015 The CEHF Upgrade course fee is €1090 for Non Fitness Professionals Ireland Members and €1045 for Fitness Professionals Ireland Members. This fee includes: ¾ Registration with the University of Limerick (UL) ¾ University of Limerick Student ID Card ¾ Access to CEHF Online Student Support Site including access to E‐Learning Support Co‐
ordinator and mock online assessments including sample practical assessments ¾ CEHF Student Manual ¾ Tuition Fees for the contact weekend ¾ Examination/Assessment Fees ¾ Student membership of Fitness Professionals Ireland ¾ UL Examinations Board ratification and Official UL transcript of results ¾ Official University of Limerick graduation in August 2015 ¾ Processing of your application by NCEF Admissions Don’t miss out on this UNIQUE opportunity to progress and obtain an official European and international recognised fitness instructor qualification. Please note that places will be limited on this programme and will be based on a first come basis. Access to the E‐Learning theory website From 4th September 2015 Contact Weekend VENUE Contact Dates Date for Online Assessment Submission date for DVD assessment Application Closing date University of Limerick Sat 17th & Sun 18th October 2015 Available from 19th‐22nd November 2015 Thurs 3rd December 2015 Fri 21st August 2015 REGISTRATION PROCEDURE In order for your application to be processed, please submit the following to NCEF Head Office:‐ 1. The generic application form (attached) (You CAN NOT apply online). 2. Non‐refundable deposit of €495 to secure your place on the course. The balance of fees (€595.00 or €550 depending on your FPI membership status) will be due 10 working days prior to course commencement (due early August 2014). 3. Submit a Current Occupational First Aid Certificate (BASIC &/or AED will not suffice) 4. Two Passport Photos with your name clearly stated on the back. If you have any additional queries on recertification, Fitness Professionals Ireland or the CEHF Upgrade course commencing in autumn 2015, please phone the office on 061‐202829 or email [email protected]