Certificate III in Fitness

SIS30321

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of group and gym fitness instructors. These fitness instructors may plan and deliver group exercise sessions and develop gym-based programs for individuals where the level of personalised instruction and ongoing client monitoring is limited. They work in predictable environments under general supervision. When instructing groups or interacting with clients, they use discretion and judgment to solve routine issues within the parameters of clearly defined organisational policies and procedures.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a fitness instructor in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      • Career Start (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Exercise Instructor

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      18 months
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Complete client fitness assessments Core
Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation Core
Deliver and monitor a service to customers Core
Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients Core
Instruct group exercise sessions Core
Organise personal work priorities Core
Participate in workplace health and safety Core
Plan group exercise sessions Core
Provide First Aid Core
Provide healthy eating information Core
Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise Core
Apply business risk management processes Elective
Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities Elective
Conduct manual tasks safely Elective
Develop and instruct group movement programs for children Elective
Educate user groups Elective
Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability Elective
Instruct group water-based exercise sessions Elective
Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities Elective
Participate in sustainable work practices Elective
Perform water rescues Elective
Plan and conduct recreation programs for older persons Elective
Plan group water-based exercise sessions Elective
Process financial transactions Elective
Protect children and young people Elective
Respond to emergency situations Elective
Respond to interpersonal conflict Elective
Sell to the retail customer Elective
Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective water-based exercise Elective
Work in a team Elective
Work with diverse people Elective
Work with people with mental health issues Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Fitness sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Fitness Instructor

    ANZSCO 452111

    Work with clients to improve their physical fitness and wellbeing.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Swimming Coach and Instructor

    ANZSCO 452315

    Swimming Coaches or Instructors coach, train and instruct participants in swimming by analysing their performances and developing their abilities.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Fitness

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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