• Access Duration:  1 Year
• Awarded by: Qualifi
• Qualification Level:  Level 5
• Qualification Number: 610/1538/6
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 515
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 600
• Credits: 60

• Communicate well and build relationships with clients so that they feel heard, motivated and supported.
• Identify how the body systems work to help you improve your health in the long run.
• Utilise proven coaching frameworks and tools to help your clients make lasting changes in their lives.
• Help your clients plan, track progress and hold themselves accountable.
• Use branding and marketing to build a successful coaching business.
• Train actual volunteers to gain experience and boost your confidence.

Inspire Healthier Lives Through Professional Wellbeing Coaching

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Wellbeing is designed for people interested in health and wellness who want to make a career out of it. You should have experience in or be looking for a role in health, fitness, care, or personal growth to move forward. This course will provide you with information, coaching skills, and confidence to help real people make changes that stick.

This course is ideal for:

• Health and Wellness Coaches
• Lifestyle Coaches
• Wellbeing Practitioners
• Corporate Wellness Advisors
• Community Health Workers
• Self-Employed Health and Wellness Coaches
• Private Practice Health and Wellness Coaches
• Health Promotion Officers
• Nutrition and Wellbeing Advisors
• Personal Development Coaches

• You must be 18 years or older to enrol.
• You are expected to hold at least a Level 4 qualification before starting this course.
• South London College will review each application to make sure you’re ready to successfully complete the course. Our team will conduct an initial assessment to check what support you may need and ensure the right help is available.

• 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 515 guided learning hours.

T&C apply

• There are no formal exams.
• The course is assessed through a combination of written assignments and practical coaching evidence.
• Each unit has set assessment criteria, and you must demonstrate you’ve met all of them to pass.
• Written work includes short and longer answer questions, reflections, and responses drawing on theory, case studies, or real-world coaching examples.
• Practical assessment involves showing your coaching skills, especially in Unit 3 (“Health Coaching in Action”), where observed and supervised sessions are part of the evidence you submit.
• South London College marks your assignments, and Qualifi then moderates and verifies the assessments before certificates are issued.
• The overall qualification is awarded on a pass/fail basis, and you must successfully meet all criteria for all units to achieve the diploma.

Mentor Guidance and Support

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

Obtain a Level 5 Diploma in Health and Wellbeing. Who will you coach? People who care about people, their health and making a difference. In this course, you’ll learn about wellbeing and how to help others make lasting changes. You can also progress into numerous learning pathways to further improve your knowledge and skills.

Next Steps for a Possible Academic Progression Pathway:

• Step 1: Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
• Step 2: BA (Hons) Health and Social Care Top-Up Degree
• Step 3: Master’s Degree in Public Health and Community Wellbeing (MSc)

Alternative Pathways:

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

A qualification in health and wellness at Level 5. If you love health, fitness and wellness and want to make a living doing it, coaching is the right path for you. You can work on coaching, changing behaviours, holistic health and helping clients. This course will give you the confidence, knowledge and practical skills that clients and employers want to see.

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

• Corporate Wellbeing Advisors – £38,000
• Community Health Practitioners – £36,000
• Health and Wellness Coaches – £35,000
• Lifestyle Coaches – £35,000

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