COURSE CODE
SIS30321-Certificate III in Fitness
SIS40221-Certificate IV in Fitness
DELIVERY
South-East Melbourne
Bentleigh
DURATION
8 Weeks In Person
12 Months Online Access
course INFORMATION
PERSONAL TRAINER COURSE IN Bentleigh
8 WEEK HYBRID FACE TO FACE + ONLINE COURSE
Location:
Dare Studio
277-279 Centre Rd, Bentleigh
Next Intake: Wednesday 21st October 2026 – 12th December 2026
Course Days:
Wednesday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
8-week hybrid course
(online + face-to-face practical)
Practical training:
3 sessions per week, 4 hours per session
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OUTCOMES
COURSE OUTCOMES
Since 2009, Fitness Institute has coached, inspired and empowered trainers Australia Wide!
Kickstart your career in fitness with hands-on training at our Bentleigh studio, conveniently located in Melbourne’s South-East. Designed for aspiring Personal Trainers, this face-to-face course combines practical coaching experience with industry-focused learning to help you develop the skills and confidence to succeed.
Train in a modern gym environment where you’ll gain real-world experience using professional equipment while learning how to coach clients safely and effectively. Every practical session is designed to mirror the situations you’ll encounter as a working Personal Trainer, giving you valuable experience before you graduate.
You’ll be guided by experienced trainers who have built successful careers across the fitness, health and recreation industries. Their practical knowledge, coaching expertise and real industry insights ensure you’re learning skills that are current, relevant and highly valued by employers.
At Fitness Institute, we’re proud to be “In the Industry – For the Industry.” Our trainers, assessors and leadership team all come from genuine industry backgrounds, providing ongoing support, mentoring and practical advice throughout your learning journey.
By completing your nationally recognised qualification at our Bentleigh campus, you’ll graduate with the confidence, practical experience and professional skills needed to begin a rewarding career as a Personal Trainer. Whether you’re aiming to work in a gym, coach clients one-on-one or build your own fitness business, you’ll be equipped with everything you need to get started.
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
- Personal Trainer in a gym, health club or leisure centre
- Provide pre-screens & develop resistance programs to clients
- Learn about the Fitness Industry, how to maintain a gym & customer service
Completing the SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness combined with the Certificate III in Fitness you will be able to graduate as a fully reputable fitness professional:
- Graduate as a Personal Trainer
- Develop the skills to set up your own business in the Fitness Industry
- Deliver fitness classes to special populations and teenagers
- Strength & Conditioning programming & coaching
OVERVIEW
COURSE OVERVIEW
Join our face to face on campus Certificate III in Fitness & Certificate IV in Fitness at Dare Studio, Bentleigh, South-East Melbourne
Course content: SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness.
Change your life and the lives of others – call 1300 079 089 and speak with our FI Team members.
REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- A small level of familiarity with gyms.
- Desktop or laptop computer (2 screens recommended for study, but not required).
- 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).
- Be able to complete your practicals and experience different group fitness classes.
- 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.
- AUSactive are now offering free Student Insurance, (if insurance is not currently held), and a requirement for a USI number.
CERTIFICATE STAGES
PROGRAM STAGES - SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness
- 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
FI 06 – The Role of Group Fitness Instructor
- SISFFIT035* – Plan group exercise sessions
- SISFFIT036* – Instruct group exercise sessions
PROGRAM STAGES - SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness
- SISFFIT049 – Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction
- SISFFIT050 – Support exercise behaviour change
- SISFFIT051 – Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction
- CHCCOM006 – Establish and manage client relationships
- SISFFIT045 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients
- SISFFIT044 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients
PT 02 – PT for Body Composition Goals
- SISFFIT041 – Develop personalised exercise programs
- SISFFIT042 – Instruct personalised exercise sessions
- SISFFIT043 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals
- SISFFIT053 – Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients
PT 03 – PT for Sport, Strength and Conditioning goals
- BSBSLS408 – Present, Secure and support sales solutions
- BSBSMB401 – Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
- BSBSMB403 – Market the small business
- BSBSMB404 – Undertake small business planning
PT 04 – Fitness Business Success
- BSBESB401 – Research and develop business plans
- BSBESB402 – Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
- BSBESB404 – Market new business ventures
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