SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness

This course provides you with a nationally recognised qualification to work as an fitness instructor.

Student Information
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SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness

  • 10-month course
  • In-person sessions with online assessments
  • 15-20 hours per week of self-directed study
  • $2,300 course fee

Course Overview

Course code SIS30321

Complete your certificate III in fitness with TLC Learning Academy. 

Dive into a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to work as a fitness instructor in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres.  

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 environment 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.

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

Learning Methods
E-Learning/ClassroomSimulation
You'll master essential skills such as:
  • Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
  • Complete client fitness assessments
  • Plan group exercise sessions
  • Instruct group exercise sessions
  • Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
  • Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
  • Provide healthy eating information

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Course Structure

Overview
  • A 10-month course
  • 15 to 20 hours per week of self-directed study
  • Weekly in-person classroom sessions with online assessments

Units

Successful completion of the below fifteen (15) units of competency is required to be awarded SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness.

Course Units
  1. BSBOPS304 – Deliver and monitor a service to customers
  2. BSBPEF301 – Organise personal work priorities
  3. HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
  4. HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
  5. SISFFIT032 – Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
  6. SISFFIT033 – Complete client fitness assessments
  7. SISFFIT035 – Plan group exercise sessions
  8. SISFFIT036 – Instruct group exercise sessions
  9. SISFFIT040 – Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
  10. SISFFIT047 – Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
  11. SISFFIT052 – Provide healthy eating information
Elective Units
  1. CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
  2. BSBWHS332 – Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work environment
  3. SISXEMR003 – Respond to emergency situations
  4. SITXCOM007 – Show social and cultural sensitivity

Assessment

To demonstrate competency, you’ll complete various assessment tasks for each enrolled unit, integrating knowledge with practical application. Satisfactory results in each task are essential for unit competency. 

Assessments include observations, case studies, projects, and more, covering theory and practice. 

Course Requirements

Overview
  • No academic prerequisites required
  • Students must be at least 18 years old when the course starts
  • Completion of our pre-course testing for language, literacy, and numeracy is mandatory
  • Students must provide their Unique Student Identifier (USI) number
  • Students must have basic digital literacy skills and access to a computer or smart device
  • Students must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, or Australian Permanent Resident
Pre-course Testing

Completion of the Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment is mandatory to determine your current level and eligibility for enrolment. If you fall below the required ACSF level, you may receive additional LLN support through the TLC Learning Academy program or a third-party provider to enhance your literacy and numeracy skills to meet the necessary level.

Unique Student Identifier Number

Upon registration for the course, you must provide evidence of enrolment and appropriate identification. You are also required to obtain a Unique Student Identification (USI) number, which can be used for all studies in Australia. Applying for a USI is mandatory and can be done online here. 

TLC Learning Academy may offer assistance with obtaining your USI.

IT Literacy

This qualification requires a foundational comprehension of computer usage and internet navigation. You will receive support to enhance your skills as needed. Access to a dependable internet connection and personal computer off-site is essential, and you are expected to bring your own device to class.

Fees

The fee for this course is $2,300 for the full 10 month duration.

An initial payment of $300 is required upfront and then $200 per month, for 10 months.

This fee covers the cost of:

  • All learning material and access to our TLC Education Dashboard
  • Enrolment process
  • All assessment material
  • Industry specialisation experience expenses
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