• Access Duration:  1 Year
• Awarded by: Qualifi
• Qualification Level:  Level 5
• Qualification Number: 610/2580/X
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 410
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 680
• Credits: 68

• Learn the psychology of changing your behaviour, staying motivated, and making healthy habits stick.
• Utilise techniques such as active listening, curiosity-based questioning, and motivational interviewing to get to know clients and earning their trust.
• Learn the fundamentals of human nutrition to help your clients make healthy food choices that are not diet related.
• Identify symptoms of common mental health problems, how to help and build a network of trusted referrals.
• Learn how to be a trauma informed coach who helps every client feel safe and non-judged.
• Identify health problems and risks for long-term illnesses, and know when to refer clients to other professionals.
• Use effective, structured coaching sessions to help your clients make real, lasting changes in their lives to achieve their goals.

Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Coaching for Lifestyle and Wellbeing Management is awarded to people who want to do something more professional with their interest in health and wellness. If you truly want to help people improve their habits, mindset, and quality of life, this diploma will give you the tools, structure and confidence to do that. This is a great course for people already working in health, fitness, care or support roles, or for people wanting a new career coaching people to live a healthier life.

This course is suitable for:

• Lifestyle Coaches
• Wellbeing Coaches
• Health and Wellness Practitioners
• Fitness Coaches
• Personal Trainers
• Nutrition Advisors
• Community Health Workers
• Community Health Project Workers

• Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
• The qualification is designed to be taken, with no unnecessary barriers to entry. 
• South London College will assess each applicant’s suitability for the course and decide whether the learner is likely to complete the programme successfully and meet the requirements of the qualification.  

• This course can be completed through two flexible study options to suit your lifestyle:
  • Standard Course Plan (9 Months) – ideal for learners balancing other commitments.
  • Fast Track Option (4 months) – perfect for those who can dedicate intensive study time.
• Most learners complete within their chosen timeframe, though some may finish earlier depending on personal circumstances
  and available study time. We accommodate your pace with unlimited support for 12 months. This Level 5 Diploma requires approximately 410 guided learning hours.

T&C apply

• There are no formal exams.
• Learners are assessed through a series of written assignments or tasks for each unit. You need to produce work that shows your understanding of the subject matter and how you can apply it in coaching scenarios.
• Assessment work is gathered into a portfolio. This may include reflective logs, written reports, case studies, coaching session summaries, and other evidence that demonstrates you’ve met the learning outcomes for each unit.
• Assignments are marked internally by assessors at South London College, and externally verified to ensure the qualification standards are met.

Mentor Guidance and Support

Our experienced mentors will guide and support you throughout the assessment process. You can reach them via email.

The Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Coaching for Lifestyle and Wellbeing Management is the perfect foundation for students of health, wellbeing, coaching, psychology and social care. This qualification develops behaviour change, lifestyle management and coaching practice, giving students the skills and confidence to progress to higher education and professional development. This diploma combines practical coaching skills with a broader understanding of health and wellbeing, helping students to develop academically and into related fields.

Next Steps for a Potential Academic Progression Pathway:

• Step 1: Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
• Step 2: BA (Hons) Health & Wellbeing and Psychology
• Step 3: MSc in Clinical and Health Psychology

Alternative Pathways:

• Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Level 5 Diploma in Psychology

The Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Coaching for Lifestyle and Wellbeing Management provides you with a solid foundation for a career in health, wellness and lifestyle coaching. This qualification provides you with coaching skills, techniques for behaviour change, and a greater understanding of wellbeing to support people to improve their habits, mindset and quality of life. As you develop experience, this qualification can help you move into more advanced and specialist health and wellbeing roles. It also helps coaches, corporate wellness, community health and personal development professionals advance their careers.

Here are some career opportunities you could pursue as you gain experience and complete this qualification, along with approximate UK salaries. (Source: Glassdoor UK)

• Community Health & Wellbeing Leads – £40,000
• Corporate Wellbeing Coordinators – £38,000
• Wellbeing Consultants – £37,000
• Health & Wellbeing Advisors – £36,000
• Lifestyle Coaches – £35,000

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