Certificate III in Fitness - Gym Instructor

Looking to enter the rapidly growing fitness industry? The Certificate III in Fitness is the minimum qualification required to commence working as a fully qualified Gym Instructor.

The Certificate III in Fitness provides you with the foundations of knowledge to become a sought after fitness professional.


 


About the (SIS303010) Certificate III in Fitness (Gym Instructor) 

This base level course qualifies you as a gym instructor and provides you with the foundations of knowledge to become a sought after fitness professional.

Throughout the Certificate III in Fitness (Gym Instructor) you can expect to study:

  • Anatomy and Physiology 

  • Sport and Recreation 

  • Nutrition 

  • Exercise Base Programming 

  • Exercise Prescription 

  • Programming for Special Populations 

  • Core Stability 

  • Occupational Health & Safety 

  • more! 

Gym Instructors run fitness assessments, write introductory programs, conduct program show throughs and supervise the gym floor.

First Aid qualification pre-requisite

Obtaining your First Aid qualification is a pre-requisite to register and work within the fitness industry. Australian Fitness Academy offers HLTFA301B Apply First Aid.

Work experience

Work Experience is compulsory for the Certificate III in Fitness, with a total of 30-hours placement required. Australian Fitness Academy offers a comprehensive work experience program, which assists in providing essential practical experience before entering the fitness industry.

Put the theory into practice in a real life environment with work experience! 


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Certificate III in Fitness (Group Exercise Instructor)

Australian Fitness Academy has launched the Certificate III in Fitness (Group Exercise Instructor) to accompany the Gym Instructor and Aqua Instructor courses.

The AFA Group Exercise module provides the qualification to become a nationally recognised Group Exercise Instructor. You have the option of completing the Certificate III in Fitness specifically in Group Exercise Instruction or you can complete the group exercise module in addition to your gym specific qualification.

The group exercise module is delievered face-to-face within Victoria only.

 

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Certificate III in Fitness (AQUA Instruction)

You may have heard, quality aqua instructors are in high demand! Experience the rewards of teaching water based fitness whilst expanding your employment opportunities, developing your career and increasing your earning capacity!
 
Australian Fitness Academy has partnered with Water Exercise Training Service (WETS), to provide you with the accredited qualification to become an aqua instructor.  WETS is the recognised leading training provider for the Australian Aqua Industry.
 
Find out more information about the
WETS aqua instructor course.


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Study options

To ensure study can fit with your schedule, The Certificate III in Fitness is offered through flexible delivery modes. This includes online and face-to-face. 

Online learning

Self paced over 6 or 12-months, you can study at a time and pace to fit with your busy lifestyle. Online learning includes presentations, videos, activities and readings which you can complete in your own time while receiving access to the Academy's extensive student support services. 

 

Online course - sample 

A sample course has been set up to show how the online content is presented and how the course is structured. Anyone interested in online study can view the sample course to get an idea of the quality of resources available throughout the course.  

To access the online sample course:


 You can also view the below videos, which form part of the learning resources we offer to all our students.  

 

   

 

 

 

 

Support while studying online

Australian Fitness Academy understands you will most likely need further assistance while studying online. For this reason Australian Fitness Academy has full-time Student Support who are available should you need extra help while studying online.  


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Face-to-face learning

Face-to-face study involves attending classes at the Academy in Caulfield, Melbourne. Studying face-to face-includes both theory and practical sessions utilising the Academy's on-site state of the art Training Centre. 


This course can be studied both full-time, and part-time:


  • Full-time: 9-week course. In class attendance 2 days per week (9am - 4pm), plus additional home study.

  • Part-time: 18-week course. Evening attendance 2 nights per week (6.15pm - 9.45pm), plus additional home study.

Additional practical sessions are offered for both full-time and part-time students on Fridays from 9am - 1pm. 

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Government Funded

Australian Fitness Academy is approved to deliver government subsidised training within Victoria via the Victorian Training Guarantee. If you are eligible you can study the Certificate III in Fitness with help from the Victorian and Commonwealth governments. Government funded courses are available face to face and fully online.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Australian Fitness Academy's RPL process offers prospective students a potentially quicker way to obtain the Certificate III and IV in Fitness qualifications. 

Undertaking the RPL process allows applicants to use their past qualifications and work related experience in order to match the current unit of competencies that make up a Certificate III and IV in Fitness.

Upon review of an RPL application, prospective students will be informed as to exactly what modules (if any) they need to complete in order to obtain their qualifications.

Download the Certificate III in Fitness RPL Application kit.

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For further information

Find out more about Australian Fitness Academy's courses and policies by downloading the Student Handbook

To register your interest in any future courses please call Australian Fitness Academy on 1300 AFA FIT (232 348) or contact us.


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