CMS Vocational Training has confirmed that it is now working with Active IQ to offer two fitness instructor qualifications to coincide with the launch of its apprenticeship scheme.

The courses - the Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing and the Active IQ Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness - are now on offer to 16- to 18-year olds.

Learners will have the chance to benefit from placements organised by CMS, which offers training and coaching opportunities throughout Yorkshire, Lancashire and north England.

CMS operations manager Gareth Luke said: "Working with Active IQ gives our learners an extra advantage due to the quality of the qualifications they'll be studying for and the bespoke delivery methods that allow us to be flexible in the qualification delivery."

Active IQ executive director Suzy Gunn added: "CMS has an excellent reputation in the north of England and we have no doubt that our qualifications will help some of the young apprentices in their quest for a career in the health and fitness industry."

Details: www.cmsvoc.co.uk