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NCEF is the largest and longest established provider of education and training for Exercise and Health Fitness Professionals in Ireland. The NCEF is an academic affiliate of the University of Limerick (UL) offering the only university accredited Health Fitness Instructor qualification in Ireland. Certificate, Higher Certificate, Diploma and Degree qualifications awarded at Levels 6,7 & 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications and Levels 5 & 6 on the European Qualifications Framework. The NCEF is audited and aligned to the European Industry standard, Exercise for Health Specialist (EQF Level 5).

Some other training providers offer EQF Level 4 standard of qualification, but the Certificate & Higher Certificate courses are the only complete stand alone fitness qualification in Ireland, accredited at EQF Level 5.

The NCEF Head Office is located on the University of Limerick Campus and courses operate nationwide both in industry based commercial settings and in educational establishments. Training venues include:

- Munster: Limerick, Cork & Waterford
- Leinster: Carlow, Dublin, Dundalk, Kilkenny, Portlaoise
- Connaught: Galway


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Photo of Fitness Instructor Training Courses in Ireland Students who complete our courses at the University of Limerick can avail of the top class sporting facilities at the University Arena Sports Complex - the home to Munster Rugby and Ger Hartmann's international physical therapy centre.


 

Image of National Council for Exercise & Fitness, Limerick The University of Limerick, Living Bridge - just one of the many attractions that the campus has to offer.


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