Certificate IV in Fitness
National ID: SIS40215 | State ID: AWN7
This qualification reflects the role of personal trainers who have specialist skills to train individual clients, or groups of clients, on a one-on-one or group basis, to improve health-related components of fitness in relatively low risk situations. This may include training of older clients and children. They have a substantial depth of knowledge to plan, conduct and evaluate exercise training; provide leadership and guidance to clients and other staff; and deal with unpredictable situations applying defined guidelines and procedures from the fitness industry and the organisation. They work independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems, including monitoring and managing business activities to operate efficiently and profitably.
The qualification does not provide the skills and knowledge for an individual to provide advice or exercise instruction to high risk clients, other than to refer the client to an appropriate medical or allied health professional. This qualification provides a pathway to work in a diversity of fitness industry businesses including fitness centres, gyms, aquatic facilities, community facilities and in open spaces, where risk management (through risk assessment and hazard control processes) does not already exist.
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 |
| C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 |
C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent |
Certificate II or Certificate III |
Mandatory Entry Requirements
| Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a current first aid and CPR certificate and have been recognised as competent through a recognised training program or recognition process against the following units of competency: |
| 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 |
| SISFFIT006 |
Conduct fitness appraisals |
| SISFFIT014 |
Instruct exercise to older clients |
| SISXCCS001 |
Provide quality service |
Job opportunities
Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to become a registered fitness trainer (as a Personal Trainer, Older Adults, Children and adolescents and/or Aqua Trainer).
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 |
12 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 |
| SISFFIT013 |
Instruct exercise to young people aged 13 to 17 years |
| SISFFIT015 |
Collaborate with medical and allied health professionals in a fitness context |
| SISFFIT016 |
Provide motivation to positively influence exercise behaviour |
| SISFFIT017 |
Instruct long-term exercise programs |
| SISFFIT018 |
Promote functional movement capacity |
| SISFFIT019 |
Incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming |
| SISFFIT020 |
Instruct exercise programs for body composition goals |
| SISFFIT021 |
Instruct personal training programs |
| SISFFIT023 |
Instruct group personal training programs |
| SISFFIT025 |
Recognise the dangers of providing nutrition advice to clients |
| SISFFIT026 |
Support healthy eating through the Eat for Health Program |
| SISXRES001 |
Conduct sustainable work practices in open spaces |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBSMB401 |
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
| BSBSMB403 |
Market the small business |
| BSBSMB404 |
Undertake small business planning |
| BSBSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| ICTICT203 |
Operate application software packages |
| SISFFIT001 |
Provide health screening and fitness orientation |
| SISFFIT003 |
Instruct fitness programs |
| SISFFIT005 |
Provide healthy eating information |
| SISFFIT007 |
Instruct group exercise sessions |
| SISFFIT012 |
Instruct movement programs to children aged 5 to 12 years |
| SISFFIT024 |
Instruct endurance programs |
| 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 |
| SISXDIS001 |
Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability |
| SISXDIS002 |
Plan and conduct disability programs |
| BSBSMB405 |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
| BSBSMB406 |
Manage small business finances |
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 - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Albany |
| How |
|
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
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| SISFFIT013 |
Instruct exercise to young people aged 13 to 17 years |
| SISFFIT015 |
Collaborate with medical and allied health professionals in a fitness context |
| SISFFIT016 |
Provide motivation to positively influence exercise behaviour |
| SISFFIT017 |
Instruct long-term exercise programs |
| SISFFIT018 |
Promote functional movement capacity |
| SISFFIT019 |
Incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming |
| SISFFIT020 |
Instruct exercise programs for body composition goals |
| SISFFIT021 |
Instruct personal training programs |
| SISFFIT023 |
Instruct group personal training programs |
| SISFFIT025 |
Recognise the dangers of providing nutrition advice to clients |
| SISFFIT026 |
Support healthy eating through the Eat for Health Program |
| SISXRES001 |
Conduct sustainable work practices in open spaces |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBSMB401 |
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
| BSBSMB403 |
Market the small business |
| BSBSMB404 |
Undertake small business planning |
| SISFFIT003 |
Instruct fitness programs |
| SISFFIT005 |
Provide healthy eating information |
| SISSSTC301A |
Instruct strength and conditioning techniques |
| SISSSTC402A |
Develop strength and conditioning programs |
| BSBSMB406 |
Manage small business finances |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Bunbury - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
12 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
|
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
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| SISFFIT013 |
Instruct exercise to young people aged 13 to 17 years |
| SISFFIT015 |
Collaborate with medical and allied health professionals in a fitness context |
| SISFFIT016 |
Provide motivation to positively influence exercise behaviour |
| SISFFIT017 |
Instruct long-term exercise programs |
| SISFFIT018 |
Promote functional movement capacity |
| SISFFIT019 |
Incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming |
| SISFFIT020 |
Instruct exercise programs for body composition goals |
| SISFFIT021 |
Instruct personal training programs |
| SISFFIT023 |
Instruct group personal training programs |
| SISFFIT025 |
Recognise the dangers of providing nutrition advice to clients |
| SISFFIT026 |
Support healthy eating through the Eat for Health Program |
| SISXRES001 |
Conduct sustainable work practices in open spaces |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBSMB401 |
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
| BSBSMB403 |
Market the small business |
| BSBSMB404 |
Undertake small business planning |
| ICTICT203 |
Operate application software packages |
| SISSSTC301A |
Instruct strength and conditioning techniques |
| SISXDIS001 |
Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability |
| SISXDIS002 |
Plan and conduct disability programs |
| BSBSMB405 |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
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