Cert 3 in Fitness

Our team is In the Industry – for the Industry. All staff at Fitness Institute have experience in the Sport, Wellness, Fitness and Recreation Industry. Even the Directors and Management Team are fully qualified Coaches and Trainers.

We have specifically designed our courses to give our students the best learning environment possible and to make sure you come out the other end as a confident and reputable fitness professional.

Completing the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness is your first stepping stone towards a career in the fitness industry. It is perfect if you are looking to become employed or start working as:

Graduate as a Group Exercise Instructor & Gym Instructor
Facilitate inclusion for clients with a disability
Provide pre-screens & develop resistance programs to clients
Learn about the Fitness Industry, how to maintain a gym & customer service

OVERVIEW

COURSE OVERVIEW

By completing the Certificate III in Fitness, you can work as a gym instructor or supervisor delivering training programs, a group fitness instructor designing innovative fitness classes or a customer service or member services representative!

Fitness Institute’s SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness is specifically designed for those wishing to progress towards a career in the Fitness Industry.

Obtaining this entry level qualification allows you to work in environments such as a commercial gym, performing pre-exercise screens, fitness assessments and program delivery. You can also assist with customer service and upkeep of the facility as well as deliver a wide range of fitness classes.

See information on this link if looking to combine the Certificate III & IV in Fitness.

Our program development team has chosen specific electives to better prepare you and increase your employability.

This course is available face to face in select locations and online Australia Wide with the support of a suitably qualified mentor. Discounts are available when combining the Certificate III & IV in Fitness.

If you do not complete, extensions can be purchased.

REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no official entry requirements to the Certificate III in Fitness, however Fitness Institute will require the following for our course:

A small level of familiarity with gyms.
Desktop or laptop computer.
Computer literacy
- Able to process word documents, spreadsheets and presentation files.
- Able to send emails and attach documents or link to web files.
- Able to take pictures or videos on smartphones and upload to the web.
Year 10 or equivalent completed. Year 11 minimum if in school (note 18 + is recommended).
Ability to participate in physical activity or work out a suitable plan with your mentor (if injured).
Commercial gym membership and access to be able to complete your practicals and experience different group fitness classes.
A mentor with at least a Certificate IV in Fitness and relevant experience (you may use multiple mentors if you like).
If you believe that you may have learning difficulties with this course, please contact Fitness Institute first on 1300 079 089 and we can advise our support options including the VIP Support Pack.
Free student insurance with AUSactive and requirement for USI.

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VIP SUPPORT

VIP SUPPORT PACK

Covers additional support for Cert III in Fitness
10 Scheduled 30 minute outbound calls with a Fitness Professional
Extensive feedback on assessment items
Video observation and feedback of practicals
Students with limited access to industry support and guidance or who need help with assessments due to course Learning, Literacy and Numeracy requirements are recommended to add the VIP Support pack
Only an additional $500

CERTIFICATE STAGES

PROGRAM STAGES - SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness

FI 01 – Course Introduction and First Aid

HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid (to be completed externally)

FI 02 – Work Health and Safety

HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBOPS403 – Apply business risk management processes
BSBWHS332X – Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work environment

FI 03 – Working in the Industry

BSBPEF301 – Organise personal work priorities
SIRXSLS001 – Sell to the retail customer
BSBOPS304 – Deliver and monitor a service to customers

FI 04 – Anatomy and Physiology

SISFFIT047 – Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise

FI 05 – The Role of Gym Instructor

SISFFIT032 – Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
SISFFIT033 – Complete client fitness assessments
SISFFIT052 – Provide healthy eating information
SISFFIT040 – Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
SISXDIS001 – Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability