Yoga & Pilates Teaching with Wellbeing Studies
This course is designed to provide an introduction to teaching Yoga and Pilates enabling learners gain the knowledge and skills required to plan, prepare and deliver safe and effective Yoga and Pilates sessions.
| Award Name | Diploma at UK Level 3 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma at UK Level 3 | International Therapy Examination Council |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Course Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with 5 passes or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for all Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements (e.g. mature learners etc.) for particular courses may be interviewed.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Non-Standard Applicants
Non-Standard Applicants may be required to complete an interview and/or other form of assessment to successfully complete their registration on their chosen programme.
English Language
All courses are delivered through English. In addition to the listed entry requirements, applicants whose first language is not English are required to complete and provide evidence of English language proficiency. Where prospective learners first language is not English, the standard minimum entry requirements for all courses is proficiency at B2 on The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
School Leavers
Whether you have attended school in Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK or further afield, we have a programme to suit your needs. We have a wide range of suitable programmes with internationally recognised certification that will enhance both your career and further education possibilities.
International Students
DIFE welcomes applications from eligible international students. Help and advice is available for international students at every step of the application process and continues after enrolment onto your chosen programme.
Careers / Further progression
Progression & Career Options
Graduates may instruct Yoga/Pilates and provide teaching to the general public and gain employment as a self-employed Yoga/Pilates teacher in the health and fitness industry.
Graduates may progress directly into employment in a wide range of settings including Beauty Salons, Leisure Centres, Cruise Ships, Spas, Complementary Healthcare Clinics and as Mobile Therapists.
There are also careers available as freelance therapists, salon owners and beauty journalists.
Graduates may also progress to Advanced Beauty Therapy studies in Drogheda Institute of Further Education. (Subject to meeting certain criteria.)
Further information
Course commences: September 2026.
Students should apply online through the college website: www.dife.ie (see "Application Weblink").
Further information of the webpage - https://www.dife.ie/application-procedure/
This course is designed to provide an introduction to teaching Yoga and Pilates enabling learners gain the knowledge and skills required to plan, prepare and deliver safe and effective Yoga and Pilates sessions.
This exciting course also enables enthusiastic and aspiring individuals to achieve a qualification to become a confident practising complementary therapist, providing tailored treatments such as body massage, aromatherapy and reflexology to clients within the industry.
Yoga Teaching
Pilates Teaching
Body Massage
Reflexology
Aromatherapy
Anatomy and Physiology
Business Practice
Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapies
Awards:
ITEC Diploma in Yoga Teaching iSP3D30 (L3)
ITEC Diploma in Pilates Teaching
ITEC Diploma in Complementary Therapy Treatment
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Web: www.dife.ie
email: dife@lmetb.ie