This diploma develops advanced health and wellness coaching skills, covering behaviour change, holistic wellbeing, practical coaching techniques, and business development for professionals supporti...
The ICTQual Level 5 Diploma in Health and Wellness Coaching is a Level 5 qualification designed to build practical coaching competence through mandatory study units, applied assessment, and career-focused health and wellness coaching development.
Awarded by ICTQual AB
Level 5 diploma qualification
4 mandatory units
60 credits and 600 TQT
Pass/fail grading structure
Assessed through coursework, assignments, and verifiable experience
The ICTQual Level 5 Diploma in Health and Wellness Coaching is designed for learners who want to establish or strengthen a professional career in health and wellness coaching. The qualification covers behaviour change, nutrition, physical fitness, mental well-being, stress management, and practical coaching strategies that help clients achieve sustainable lifestyle improvement.
Covers coaching, wellbeing, behaviour change, and business development
Supports personalised and sustainable client health improvement
Combines theory with applied coaching practice
Builds competence in client assessment and wellness planning
Develops confidence in evidence-based coaching methods
Prepares learners for independent or organisational wellness roles
This qualification develops the knowledge, skills, and coaching competence needed to support clients effectively across health and wellness settings using structured, evidence-based, and client-centred approaches.
Explore the essential qualities and skills of an effective health coach
Understand the role of coaching in supporting clients toward lasting behavioral change
Identify coaching models and frameworks that facilitate client progress
Develop the ability to build trust and rapport with clients to foster a positive coaching relationship
Understand the key principles of health and wellness in coaching
Implement a variety of coaching techniques tailored to individual client goals
This course is suitable for aspiring and practising professionals who want to deliver effective health and wellness coaching, improve client outcomes, and build a recognised pathway into the growing wellness sector.
Aspiring health and wellness coaches
Fitness, nutrition, and wellbeing practitioners seeking formal progression
Professionals supporting lifestyle and behavioural change
Individuals planning to start a health coaching business
Coaches wanting stronger practical and evidence-based methods
Learners aiming to work in private practice or corporate wellness
ICTQual AB states that learners should meet the entry profile for age, education, English ability, commitment, and practical access needed for coaching activities within the programme.
Candidates should normally be at least 18 years old, have a minimum of a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, and possess suitable English language proficiency
Prior coaching or health-related experience is beneficial but not mandatory, and learners should have strong motivation plus access to a minimum of two clients for practical coaching sessions
Assessment is competence-based and requires learners to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria across all units through centre assessment and quality assurance processes.
Internal assessment and verification by Approved Training Centre staff
Portfolio of evidence covering all unit learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Evidence may include observation reports, assignments, projects, reports, professional discussions, witness testimonies, worksheets, and oral or written questioning records
External quality assurance by ICTQual AB verifiers, with Recognition of Prior Learning also accepted where applicable
Successful learners can progress into professional coaching, specialist wellness support, business development, and wider health promotion roles, with opportunities for further certification and advanced study.
Health and Wellness Coach
Corporate Wellness Consultant
Specialized coaching roles such as weight management, stress management, or fitness coaching
Health education, advocacy, and further professional development or advanced certifications
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