National Council for Exercise & Fitness (NCEF)

The NCEF is the largest and longest established provider of education and training for Exercise and Health Fitness Professionals in Ireland. An academic affiliate of the University of Limerick (UL) offering the only University accredited Health Fitness Instructor qualifications in Ireland and this qualification is the highest placed Fitness Instructor qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications (placed at Level 6 Major). Certificate, Higher Certificate, Diploma and Degree qualifications are awarded at Levels 6, 7 & 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (www.nfq.ie) 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 NCEF is the only complete stand alone fitness qualification in Ireland, accredited at EQF Level 5.