Advanced Skills and Practice in Health and Wellness Coaching (Level 3)
Build on the knowledge gained in Level 1 and 2 and gain advanced practical coach training skills focusing on increasing competency and confidence to practice as a professional Health and Wellness Coach.
Your journey to becoming a professional coach
Study Method
14 week course offered as a Blended learning including self study, group webinars and peer to peer practical based activities
Start Date
This 14 week is program offered 3 times a year.
Student Suitability
Completion of Level 1 and 2 and ideally have a background in a Health, Fitness or Wellness field.
Course Fee
$1880
Upfront payment or monthly payment plans available.
Advanced Skills and Practice in Health and Wellness Coaching (Level 3), is the ideal program for existing Health and Wellness professionals looking to pivot their current role and expand into Health and Wellness Coaching as a formal qualification.
Level 3 builds on the knowledge gained in Levels 1 and 2, exploring both the practical and theoretical elements of coaching, focusing on increasing competency and confidence. It brings Health and Wellness Coaching to life and builds on all your learning so far. You will gain a deeper understanding of the many theories underpinning our work and given many opportunities to coach (and be coached).
What you will gain over the 4 month training:
- An advanced theoretical knowledge of the background of the different coaching models introduced in Level 1 and 2 coaching along with new models as a means of creating change.
- The ability to use core coaching skills effortlessly in creating a relationship that optimises positivity and results.
- A deeper understanding and insight into the use of positive psychology to improve both the individual and society’s wellbeing.
- A structured framework and session by session flow for running coaching sessions for individuals and groups that is simple, effective and reproducible without the need for extensive preparation or anxiety.
- Gather a set of different tools that you can draw from when conducting coaching sessions to facilitate the health change process and have your client more engaged with their progress.
- Experience in how to work with clients who show strong or subtle resistance to change and the skill of engaging these clients in their own change journey.
It is ideal for those seeking to work in a variety of environments whether this is in education, a medical setting, the corporate world, fitness industry or you are looking to set up your own Health and Wellness Coaching business.
ENROLMENTS OPEN FOR THE UPCOMING OCTOBER GROUP COMMENCING OCTOBER 7
Who this course is for:
- Those who have completed Foundations of Health and Wellness Coaching (Level 1 & 2 ) as these are pre-requisites to undertaking this course.
- Health, Allied Health, fitness and wellness professionals who are looking to expand their theoretical learning into the practical application of the coaching model and specific coaching tools with clients
- Anyone who is interested in continuing their coach training with the goal of qualifying to become a recognised Health and Wellness Coach. Undertaking this as a short course will give them credit towards a qualification course in the future.
This course will enable you to:
- Understand the scope of practice of a Health and Wellness Coach and where they sit in the coaching world
- Comfortably use the core coaching skills that are needed to build rapport and create a relationship of trust with a client
- Conduct initial and follow up sessions with clients in which they clearly define what they wish to achieve, why this is important and together identify broad changes needed to get there
- By familiar with the need for a coaching agreement and the value in using various assessment tools to gather information from a client prior to the initial session
- Gain greater knowledge of the theory of goalsetting and know how best to support your client in designing behavioural goals
- Incorporate the use of principles and techniques of motivational interviewing as appropriate and blend this approach into your coaching conversation
- Gain a deeper understanding of positive psychology and the various exercises that can be used to support your clients in their change journey
- Understand how the science of habits and specific behavioural change models can be applied in your work
- Acknowledge the importance of engaging in continued personal a n d professional development including the use of supervision and self - reflective practice
Industry Body Accreditation - Continuing Education Credits/hours
15 CECs with AUSactive
CPDs available with ESSA under their Self-Assessment Tool
Eligibility for professional membership when combined with other health qualification
Course Delivery Method
14 Week Blended Learning Course
Level 3 is blended learning format however is primarily distance education course, making this ideal for anyone living overseas or in regional Australia. Our training scheduled is designed for people who work full time in a typical 9-5 role where all our of training sessions are held outside fo typical work hours.
- Self-Study – A mix of reading prescribed text, watching of videos and other activities.
- Webinars – 10 x 90 minute group webinars held on set Wednesday evening webinars over the 14 weeks (7pm to 8.30pm Sydney time). Webinar address specific topics based on the current module of learning in the timetable.
- Long form webinars – 2 x 4 hour Saturday morning webinars held at mid way points in the course which covers coaching skills across multiple course modules. (9.00am to 12.30pm Sydney local time)
- Coaching Circles – Students will work in a group of 3, meeting 4 times over the duration of the course to practice use of coaching skills and gain proficiency in the practical elements of this style of communication.
- Coach a Client – Students will coach another student for three sessions and record one of these sessions to submit for assessment purposes.
- Mentoring – 2 private mentoring call with our trainers and assessors are available at the mid point in your course and just prior to sitting the final practical assessment so you are feeling component in your practical skills and areas to focus on.
Course Fee:
- $1880
Choose to pay upfront in full or on a monthly payment plan – $550 due at the time of enrolling and monthly payments of $430 for the balance
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Enrolment
Below on the upcoming course intakes open for enrolment. When enrolling online there will be two payment options available:
- Pay in full upfront: $1880
- Setup a monthly or fortnightly payment plan:
- Monthly: Initial payment is $550 and monthly payments charged every 30 days of $430 for the balance.
- Fortnightly: Initial payment is $550 and fortnightly payments charged every 14 days of $215 for the balance.
Note: our Payment plan provider EZYpy charge a $2.20 transaction fee in addition to your scheduled payment. If a payment declines a $9.79 declined payment fee is also charged by EZYpay.
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Cost | |
| Advanced Coaching Level 3 – June 2025 | 16 June – 1 October 2025 | 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm | Zoom Webinar | $2,350.00 | |
| Advanced Coaching Level 3 – October 2025 | 13 October 2025 – 27 February 2026 | 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm | Zoom Webinar | $2,350.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
You will receive access to the learning portal straight away however the first module will not be unlocked until 1 week prior to the course commencing. Your hard copy text books will be posted to you approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the course commencing.
No. All the text books and resources are included in the course fee. All other resources are provided to you within the learning portal and our live training sessions.
In order for you to experience the full benefits of this practical based course, we require you to attend at least 80% of the live training sessions. If you are unable to join a session however, a pre-recording of the webinar will be available in the learning portal 1 day after the timetabled webinar.
NOTE: Your attendance is also documented as ‘live’ training hours towards NBHWC and HCANZA recognition (if you choose to enrol in one qualification courses)
You have 6 months from time the course ends to complete and have submitted all the completion activities and the 2 formal assessments.
Certificates are issued direct to you on email within 5 business days of passing all the course completion tasks and the final practical assessment.
Yes. You have access to our student knowledge base to search any prior support questions that students have asked or you can directly contact our support team with your questions and they will provide direct guidance back to you within 1 business day.
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