Certificate III in Fitness
National ID: SIS30315 | State ID: AWN5
This qualification reflects the role of instructors who perform a range of activities and functions within the fitness industry. Depending on the specialisation chosen, this qualification provides a pathway to work as an instructor providing exercise instruction for group, aqua or gym programs. They work independently with some level of autonomy in a controlled environment such as fitness, leisure, aquatic and community centres where risks are managed through pre-existing risk assessment and hazard control processes. Individuals who specialise in Aqua Exercise Instruction deliver water-based exercise sessions designed for participation by a group of clients. Sessions may be freestyle, pre-choreographed or circuit style. They also have the skills to rescue a client in distress, and an appropriate level of pool deck fitness and endurance. Individuals who specialise in Group Exercise 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. Individuals who specialise in Gym Instruction provide individually tailored client assessments, provide technique correction as needed, and develop and demonstrate programs. They also provide supervision of a facility or service, keep equipment clean, tidy and well maintained, and handle various customer inquiries.
Working with Children and/or vulnerable People Requirements
Some sport, recreation and fitness qualifications include units of competency requiring students to obtain a Working with Children Card. Information on the units that have this requirements can be accessed from the SIS Training Package Implementation Guide
Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 |
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent |
Certificate I or Certificate II |
Job opportunities
Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to become a registered fitness instructor (in Gym, Group and/or Aqua instruction).
Study pathway
Certificate IV in Fitness
Delivery location, important dates and study options
In order to comply with COVID-19 Government directed social distancing guidelines, some courses may include a mix of online and classroom based training delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements.
While the mode of delivery might vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same.
The precise mix of delivery method will vary from course to course. The time, place and method of delivery may also vary across the semester to ensure social distancing and safe training delivery for staff and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Regional TAFE will provide students with adequate support to work in online environments where necessary.
Available Semester 1 & Semester 2
Esperance - Part Time, Flexible
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Available Semester 1 & Semester 2 |
| Where |
Esperance |
| How |
Part-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| SISFFIT001 |
Provide health screening and fitness orientation |
| SISFFIT002 |
Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations |
| SISFFIT003 |
Instruct fitness programs |
| SISFFIT004 |
Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming |
| SISFFIT005 |
Provide healthy eating information |
| SISFFIT014 |
Instruct exercise to older clients |
| SISXCCS001 |
Provide quality service |
| SISXFAC001 |
Maintain equipment for activities |
| SISXIND001 |
Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBRSK401 |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
| ICTICT203 |
Operate application software packages |
| SISFFIT006 |
Conduct fitness appraisals |
| SISFFIT007 |
Instruct group exercise sessions |
| SISFFIT011 |
Instruct approved community fitness programs |
| SISFFIT026 |
Support healthy eating through the Eat for Health Program |
| SISSSPT302A |
Provide initial management of sports injuries |
| SISSSPT304A |
Tape ankle, thumb and fingers |
| SISSSTC301A |
Instruct strength and conditioning techniques |
| SISSSTC402A |
Develop strength and conditioning programs |
| SISXCAI006 |
Facilitate groups |
| SISXDIS001 |
Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability |
| SISXDIS002 |
Plan and conduct disability programs |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Semester 1
Albany - Full Time, Part Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Albany |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| SISFFIT001 |
Provide health screening and fitness orientation |
| SISFFIT002 |
Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations |
| SISFFIT003 |
Instruct fitness programs |
| SISFFIT004 |
Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming |
| SISFFIT005 |
Provide healthy eating information |
| SISFFIT014 |
Instruct exercise to older clients |
| SISXCCS001 |
Provide quality service |
| SISXFAC001 |
Maintain equipment for activities |
| SISXIND001 |
Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBRSK401 |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
| SISFFIT006 |
Conduct fitness appraisals |
| SISFFIT007 |
Instruct group exercise sessions |
| SISSSPT001 |
Implement sport injury prevention and management strategies |
| SISXCAI010 |
Develop strength and conditioning programs |
Part time options
Unable to attend full time classes? This course may have part time study options available. Complete an enquiry form below for more information.
Bunbury - Full Time, Part Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| SISFFIT001 |
Provide health screening and fitness orientation |
| SISFFIT002 |
Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations |
| SISFFIT003 |
Instruct fitness programs |
| SISFFIT004 |
Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming |
| SISFFIT005 |
Provide healthy eating information |
| SISFFIT014 |
Instruct exercise to older clients |
| SISXCCS001 |
Provide quality service |
| SISXFAC001 |
Maintain equipment for activities |
| SISXIND001 |
Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBRSK401 |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
| ICTICT203 |
Operate application software packages |
| SISFFIT006 |
Conduct fitness appraisals |
| SISXDIS001 |
Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability |
| SISXDIS002 |
Plan and conduct disability programs |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Semester 2
Albany - Full Time, Part Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Albany |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| SISFFIT001 |
Provide health screening and fitness orientation |
| SISFFIT002 |
Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations |
| SISFFIT003 |
Instruct fitness programs |
| SISFFIT004 |
Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming |
| SISFFIT005 |
Provide healthy eating information |
| SISFFIT014 |
Instruct exercise to older clients |
| SISXCCS001 |
Provide quality service |
| SISXFAC001 |
Maintain equipment for activities |
| SISXIND001 |
Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBRSK401 |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
| SISFFIT006 |
Conduct fitness appraisals |
| SISFFIT007 |
Instruct group exercise sessions |
| SISSSPT001 |
Implement sport injury prevention and management strategies |
| SISXCAI010 |
Develop strength and conditioning programs |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Bunbury - Full Time, Part Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| SISFFIT001 |
Provide health screening and fitness orientation |
| SISFFIT002 |
Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations |
| SISFFIT003 |
Instruct fitness programs |
| SISFFIT004 |
Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming |
| SISFFIT005 |
Provide healthy eating information |
| SISFFIT014 |
Instruct exercise to older clients |
| SISXCCS001 |
Provide quality service |
| SISXFAC001 |
Maintain equipment for activities |
| SISXIND001 |
Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBRSK401 |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
| ICTICT203 |
Operate application software packages |
| SISFFIT006 |
Conduct fitness appraisals |
| SISXDIS001 |
Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability |
| SISXDIS002 |
Plan and conduct disability programs |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
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