SIS30321
Certificate 3 in Fitness
Certificate 3 in Fitness Overview
Establish yourself in fitness with this entry-level qualification. You’ll be equipped with a broad range of knowledge needed to work as a fitness or exercise instructor. You will be able to take your skills and work anywhere in Australia or move into further study to expand your options.
Our goal isn’t simply to see you graduate, but to see you gain employment in the fitness industry. As soon as you commence your studies with us, we will be educating you not just about fitness, but about the fitness industry itself. Our trainers are all highly experienced fitness professionals and are here to offer their expertise and answer all of your burning questions.
Course Curriculum
HLTAID011: Provide First Aid.
HLTWHS001: Participate in workplace health and safety.
BSBWHS332X: Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work environment.
BSBPEF301: Organise personal work priorities.
BSBOPS403: Apply business risk management processes.
BSBOPS304: Deliver and monitor a service to customers.
SISFFIT047: Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise.
SISFFIT052: Provide healthy eating information.
SISFFIT032: Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation.
SISFFIT033: Complete client fitness assessments.
SISFFIT040: Develop and instruct gym based exercise programs for individual clients.
SISFFIT035: Plan group exercise sessions.
SISFFIT036: Instruct group exercise sessions.
BSBXTW301: Work in a team.
CHCDIV001: Work with diverse people.
Provide First Aid:
Students will need to source HLTAID0II Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 CPR from an independent supplier and provide Certificate as competency in this topic.
Supporting you at every step through your studies
For over 21 years, we’ve successfully supported more than 9,000 students through our SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness courses. When you enroll with AOF, you’ll be supported by our skillful team of academic, student support and professional staff, who will be with you every step of your fitness studies journey. Our academic staff are all still working as personal trainers themselves and have extensive teaching histories before coming to work with the Academy of Fitness.
The Academy of Fitness online learning experience includes several student support services that include telephone and written support options.
Our Certificate III in Fitness course is flexible
Academy of Fitness are responsive to the needs of the modern world and busy professionals with families, careers, commitments and demands of everyday life and our study and online learning options are flexible.
Our course gives you dual specialisation once you graduate
Individuals who specialise in Gym Instruction provide individually tailored client assessments, provide technique correction as needed, and develop and demonstrate fitness programs. They also provide supervision of a facility or service, keep equipment clean, tidy and well maintained, and handle various customer inquiries.
Individuals who specialise in Group Exercise Fitness Instruction 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.
Career
Opportunities
Fitness Instructors work with people to support their physical wellbeing and improve their fitness. They usually instruct groups and classes. They work in fitness centres, studios, gyms, physical rehabilitation centres and often work on a casual or part-time basis, servicing more than one provider and set of clients.
This course is an essential minimum requirement to work at a gym or as a group exercise instructor. You will learn the basic knowledge needed to succeed in areas like fitness program instruction, provision of healthy eating information, and introduction of exercise for older clients.
Course Delivery
- Complete your theory work online.
- Complete your practical assessment online.
Payment Options
- Interest-free weekly payment plan. ($500 Deposit)
- Upfront payment.
- Study Loan.
Course Length
- Self-paced study.
- Up to 12 months.
Eligibility
- Students must be over 16 years of age to start a SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness.
Study Online
The student learning portal provides:
- subject learning material
- resources including study guides, videos, and more
- a variety of engaging learning activities
- Simulated workplace “bounce fitness’
- assessment tips
- assessment tips and guides
- and more.
Entry Requirements
You’ll need the following in order to complete this course…
What you'll need
Time Required
Average Salary
Why students choose Academy Of Fitness?
The student is the heart and soul of our focus.
We do not only provide training for you to become a fitness professional, but we provide you with the skills and knowledge to transition from training into industry and be successful, through further education and support.
What are your career aspirations?
Other courses available
Testimonials
"They weren’t trying to sell it to me. They were understanding my lifestyle, where I was at…I can do it in my spare time. I can do it whenever I want. The practical- love it. They respond so quickly, calling, emailing- I would recommend it just because it’s a good education for yourself, it’s not just for teaching other people."
"I phoned a few different training providers and once I’d spoken with the team at AOF, I just felt a really great connection with them, really lovely people. They had fitness studies themselves, so they could really offer us some great industry insights into how we could really provide a great service… They could provide training that went above and beyond just the basic stuff."
"With ease, I found the Academy of Fitness. I love the flexibility- I have a one-year-old daughter and having the option to choose where I want to study and when I actually have the time to study definitely helps. I also love that the course challenges me online as well as the practical assessments, so it’s not all just theory, it’s practical and you have to get involved with the community."
"So, without education in any kind of career, you cant really expand. So I found that obviously that groundwork of a cert 3 and 4 does give you that foundation of knowledge to then leapfrog further into whatever you want to do in the fitness industry."
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Academy help you get a job once you have completed your course?
The Academy has hundreds of industry partners who are constantly looking for fitness professionals to work for them! The Academy advertises positions without our jobs board and will put you in touch with different employers upon request.
The Academy by law cannot guarantee you a job however we endeavour to put our graduates in touch with employers desperate to fill their vacancies!
How much is the personal trainer course?
Course fees can vary depending on the course you choose to study and the mode of delivery. We offer a variety of payment options as well with a deposit of $99 to get you studying that day and payment plans from $17 per week.
Is becoming a personal trainer a good career?
It sure is! If you want to work as your own boss and build an active lifestyle then this industry is perfect for you. You are ultimately the decision-maker in terms of how many hours per week you want to work. The Academy of Fitness course material does provide advice on how to make as much money off one hour in a day as possible.
How do personal trainers get clients?
Great question – The Academy of Fitness mentors our students to start with friends and family while networking with businesses to build brand recognition. Our marketing non accredited content provided free of charge in our course materials shows you how to build your social media profiles from scratch to allow it to reach new clients.
How long does it take to become a Personal Trainer?
To become a personal trainer in Australia you need to hold a Certificate III and IV in Fitness. With the Academy of Fitness our courses are self-paced which means you can take up to 18 months to complete both courses. We do not penalize those who get through the content quicker however so it will come down to how much time you must smash out the course materials.
How often do the courses start at the Academy of Fitness?
The Academy of Fitness has no set intakes and you can start anytime! This is perfect for those who want to jump into studies on their own terms and not have to wait for a certain date to begin.
Are personal trainers in demand?
Research by IBIS World indicates that fitness industry revenues in Australia have been steadily growing over the past 5 years. This trend will reach an estimated $2.4 billion value by 2022/23 – a forecasted annual growth of 1.8% (IBISWorld, 2018).
What this means for you is that there is a growing demand for not only personal trainers but fitness professionals which included gym instructors and group exercise instructors.
Why should I get qualified as a Personal Trainer at the Academy of Fitness?
Passion and desire to see our students not only gain the most current knowledge and skills but to make a change in the industry. The fitness industry is screaming for good graduates and our mission is to raise the standard of fitness professionals, one student at a time.
How old do I have to be to study at the Academy of Fitness?
To study Fitness you must be 16 years of age with parental permission.