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SIS30315

Certificate III in Fitness

This hands-on course gives you the knowledge and skills to enjoy an active role (gym instructor or group fitness instructor) in a fitness environment.

Become A Fitness or Gym Instructor

Give your fitness career a kick-start with a SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness

The SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness can turn your passion for health and fitness into a career. This course can take you to a job where you love coming to work or even get to be your own boss.

By enrolling with AIPT, you’re signing up for a truly interactive and hands-on approach to learning. Throughout the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness, you’ll acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to conduct fitness assessments and design/deliver fitness programs that help people achieve their goals.

When studying the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness, you’ll choose one of two specialisations based on your career aspirations:

  • Group Exercise Instructor – People who graduate with this specialisation are ready to deliver group exercise sessions designed for clients across a range of ages and fitness levels. These sessions could be freestyle, pre-choreographed, or circuit-style.
  • Gym Instructor – People who graduate with this specialisation are equipped to provide tailored client assessments, assist gym members with correct technique and equipment usage, and develop/demonstrate fitness programs. You’ll also have the skills to supervise a facility or service, keep a fitness centre clean and well-maintained, and handle a range of customer enquiries.

This course also helps you develop a comprehensive understanding of fitness and training fundamentals (such as anatomy and physiology principles), equipping you to be a highly valuable member of any gym staff. You’ll also learn the latest in healthy eating trends and motivational strategies, allowing you to help members succeed on their health and fitness journeys.

With AIPT, you’ll enjoy flexible course delivery. The practical components are delivered by real fitness professionals in real gyms, while you can complete the theory elements of the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness online from the comfort of your home.

This nationally recognised course is also a fantastic steppingstone towards the SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness – perfect for those aspiring to become qualified personal trainers.

See our other fitness courses.

 

Please note: this course is currently in a transition period (superseded due to Government-mandated updates), with updates due for release in the coming year. Rest assured, completion of this course version before 9 November 2022 will still provide you with a valid and quality outcome. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a Career Advisor on 1300 616 180.

Important Information

Entry Requirements

  • Education: You’ll need to have completed year 10 or equivalent (i.e. a qualification at Certificate II level or higher, or 2 years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication).
  • Minimum age: You need to be at least 16. If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian will need to sign your enrolment form.
  • Residency status: You need to be a permanent Australian resident or equivalent.
  • Working with children check: For the work placement portion of your course, you may need a current “Working with Children Check Clearance” issued by the relevant authority in your state/territory.

Resources Required

For the online part of the course, you’ll need regular access to:

  • Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points
  • Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended)
  • Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above
  • Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
  • MAC: Operating system - OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
  • Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download).

How to Apply

Simply call our friendly team on 1300 616 180 or fill in the enquiry form below, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. In the meantime, learn more about the difference between the Certificate III and IV in this article, or consider looking into our Complete Personal Trainer Program.

Qualification

SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness

Delivery

Student Selected Mentor & AIPT Selected Mentor available

Length

Up to 12 months

Study Load

AIPT Mentor: 30 practical hours
Student Selected Mentor: 30 practical hours - Online theory

Course Outcomes

Depending on your chosen specialisation, the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness will prepare you to work as a:

Gym Instructor

Work as part of a team of fitness professionals in a gym providing advice on using gym equipment and writing exercise programs, while also contributing to daily operations.

Group Exercise Instructor

Deliver exercise sessions designed for participation by a group of clients with a mix of ages/fitness levels. Sessions may be freestyle, pre-choreographed or circuit style. These individuals instruct and demonstrate complete exercise sessions to groups with limited individual interaction.

Delivery Options and Length

Student Selected Mentor

Choose your own mentor* to guide you through 30 hours of face-to-face practical. Theory components are completed online, in your own time.

*Your chosen Mentor must be approved by the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers.

Up to: 12 months

AIPT Selected Mentor

30 hours of face-to-face practical completed with an AIPT Selected Mentor, a qualified Personal Trainer, who will guide you through your course material and provide you with hands-on experience, with theory components completed online, in your own time depending on your location and availability of AIPT Mentor.

Up to: 12 months

Cost & Payment Options

Upfront payment and instalment plans available.

Your course fee includes:

  • Delivery and assessment of your qualification
  • Study materials (including all resources)
  • On-going support from our Education Team.

You can pay for your course upfront via VISA/MasterCard or a bank deposit. Alternatively, we offer instalment plans that can be paid over several weeks or fortnights.

For more information about SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness costs, please call us on 1300 61 61 80.

Course Structure and Units

Qualification status Check the currency of SIS30315

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification as specified in the packaging rules.

SISFFIT001

Provide health screening and fitness orientation
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify client fitness requirements, administer a pre-exercise health screening questionnaire and advise clients of appropriate fitness programs, services and facilities.

SISFFIT002

Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to recognise exercise considerations common to specific population groups.

SISFFIT003

Instruct fitness programs
This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to plan, instruct and evaluate a variety of fitness programs and circuit sessions aimed at the health-related components of fitness.

SISFFIT004

Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to incorporate an understanding of the human body structure and physiology into fitness instruction, programming and provision of fitness advice.

SISFFIT005

Provide healthy eating information
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide healthy eating information and support healthy attitudes to eating and body composition.

SISFFIT014

Instruct exercise to older clients
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, instruct and evaluate exercise for male clients aged forty five and over, and female clients aged fifty five and over.

SISXCCS001

Provide quality service
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to address the needs and expectations of clients and colleagues, promote programs, services and facilities, and respond to conflict and client complaints. This unit applies to individuals working in a range of customer service roles in the sport, fitness or recreation industries. This includes individuals working in gyms, aquatic centres, community centres or indoor activity centres, as well as to those working as instructors, trainers or guides and volunteers in indoor and outdoor settings. These individuals undertake work according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

SISXFAC001

Maintain equipment for activities
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.

SISXIND001

Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a sport, recreation or fitness environment.

BSBRSK401

Identify risk and apply risk management processes
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify risks and to apply established risk management processes to a defined area of operations that are within the responsibilities and obligations of the role.

*HLTAID003

Provide first aid
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. *This course contains a core unit, HLTAID003 Provide first aid, which must be completed through an external RTO. Australian Institute of Personal Trainers has an agreement in place with Red Cross Australia (RTOID 3605) which allows students to receive training for this unit at a reduced price. Please note that the cost of this external training is not included in any of your course fees. Upon completion, you will need to submit a copy of your first aid certificate in order for us to process a Credit Transfer against this unit on your student record. If you have chosen your own third party provider, you must submit a certified copy of your certificate. If you have undertaken training with Red Cross Australia, you must forward Australian Institute of Personal Trainers the email you receive which contains the electronic copy of your certificate.

HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others. The unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, either under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility.

SISFFIT007

Instruct group exercise sessions
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, instruct, monitor and evaluate group exercise sessions, with or without music. It requires the ability to plan the selection, sequencing and progression of exercises and appropriate music to ensure safe participation in activities.

SISFFIT011

Instruct approved community fitness programs
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct an approved community fitness program designed to promote wellbeing and increase physical activity levels in community groups.

SISFFIT006

Conduct fitness appraisals
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and conduct fitness appraisals, related to the health-related components of fitness.

SISFFIT012

Instruct movement programs to children aged 5 to 12 years
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, instruct and evaluate movement programs for children aged between five and twelve years.

BSBRSK401

Identify risk and apply risk management processes
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify risks and to apply established risk management processes to a defined area of operations that are within the responsibilities and obligations of the role.

*HLTAID003

Provide first aid
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. *This course contains a core unit, HLTAID003 Provide first aid, which must be completed through an external RTO. Australian Institute of Personal Trainers has an agreement in place with Red Cross Australia (RTOID 3605) which allows students to receive training for this unit at a reduced price. Please note that the cost of this external training is not included in any of your course fees. Upon completion, you will need to submit a copy of your first aid certificate in order for us to process a Credit Transfer against this unit on your student record. If you have chosen your own third party provider, you must submit a certified copy of your certificate. If you have undertaken training with Red Cross Australia, you must forward Australian Institute of Personal Trainers the email you receive which contains the electronic copy of your certificate.

HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others. The unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, either under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility.

SISFFIT006

Conduct fitness appraisals
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and conduct fitness appraisals, related to the health-related components of fitness.

SISFFIT012

Instruct movement programs to children aged 5 to 12 years
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, instruct and evaluate movement programs for children aged between five and twelve years.

SISXCCS003

Address client needs
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage ongoing and sometimes complex relationships with clients. 

SISFFIT024

Instruct endurance programs
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, instruct and evaluate endurance training programs for clients who have completed industry endorsed pre-exercise screening and risk stratification procedures.

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