Gain all the knowledge and skills you need to enter the industry as a Gym Instructor or Group Exercise Instructor and start working in a field you are passionate about.
If you’re looking to begin your career in the fitness industry, studying the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness is the perfect qualification to get you started.
This qualification will teach you how to conduct health and fitness assessments on clients and use the information to develop tailored fitness programs to achieve their goals.
You will also learn how to analyse movement to enable you to assist gym members with correct technique and equipment usage.
You’ll also study our brand new Exercise & Technology topic, equipping you with the latest industry skills to deliver fitness programs online, and increasing your engagement with your clients via social media.
This qualification is a great stepping stone toward studying the Certificate IV in Fitness and taking the next step to become a Personal Trainer.
ONLINE Study
Our Online Certificate III Course is designed to give you the flexibility to study while also maintaining regular work and lifestyle commitments.
You have up to 12 months to complete the Certificate III. Our online course can be studied at your own pace, so you are able to work through the course materials and assessments when it best suits you.
Studying online provides you with access to our Learner Management System. This portal will be your hub for all course content, video presentations, assessments, quizzes and student support. We’ll provide you with a schedule to help you plan your study time, however there are no set dates in which modules need to be completed – this is completely self-managed.
Our Student Support services are readily-available to assist you and help you progress throughout your course. If you have any questions regarding assessments or coursework, your dedicated Student Support Officers can be contacted anytime.
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mode would best suit you.
PRACTICAL PLACEMENT
The Practical Placement component of the Certificate III in Fitness provides a great opportunity to put the knowledge and skills learnt throughout the course into practice, helping you gain valuable experience in a real-life industry setting.
There are many benefits of completing practical placements in real facilities. You get access to real clients and are supervised by industry professionals who are currently working as personal trainers. We also find that many of our students gain work in the fitness centres where they complete the placements.
The Work Experience requirements for the Certificate III in Fitness are:
- 32 hours of practical placement
You can perform your placement at an approved fitness centre of your choice under the supervision of a qualified Personal Trainer as your mentor. Most students are able to arrange their own placement at an approved facility located conveniently to them. Should you have any difficulties securing placement, AFA can utilise our Industry Partnerships to assist you to find a suitable facility and mentor.
Certificate III in Fitness Course Syllabus
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Client Screening & Assessment
- Health & Safety
- Programming & Instruction (Gym Programs)
- Programming & Instruction (Group Fitness)
- Provide First Aid
- Principles of Nutrition
- Exercise & Technology
- and more…
For Your Information
Government Funding
There are some State Government initiatives available for eligible applicants to access funding to assist them to complete qualifications. As these initiatives often change, it is recommended you contact our Careers Advisors on 1300 232 348 or by clicking here to obtain further information.
More information on eligibility requirements can be found here.
Payment Plans
Our interest-free payment plans allow you to study from as little as $50 a week or $100 a fortnight. We only require a $100 deposit to get started, so there’s no large upfront costs or big student loan debts to worry about.
Course fees vary depending on mode of study and whether you are eligible for Government Funding.
Recognised Prior Learning
If you have studied a course in a similar field or have completed units with another provider, you may be eligible for Recognised Prior Learning (RPL).
Undertaking the RPL process allows applicants to use their past qualifications and work-related experience to match the current unit of competencies that make up the Certificate III in Fitness.
Once our Student Support team have reviewed the RPL application, prospective students are informed of the units that have been credited and the remaining components of the course they will need to complete to gain their qualifications.
Ask our Careers Advisors for more information on this.
Download the Certificate III in Fitness RPL Application Kit here.
First Aid Qualification
First Aid is a required unit within the Certificate III in Fitness. If you choose to study our face to face course, First Aid is included as a timetabled class.
Our online course does not include First Aid. Students studying the Certificate III online in Victoria can arrange to complete the First Aid unit at AFA, for an additional cost of $100.
Alternatively, students can complete the First Aid unit with another provider and supply a copy of the qualification to AFA to be credited for the First Aid component of their course.
The required unit is HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
To satisfy the assessment requirements of SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness, students must have the physical capability to perform CPR on the floor and perform practical demonstrations of specific cardio and resistance exercises.
Australian Fitness Academy offers flexible learning and assessment strategies for individuals who have disability, learning needs or who require additional support.
If you think you’ll be unable to meet these requirements, contact our Careers Team about how we can accommodate you.
Upcoming Online Course Dates
Upcoming Online Course Dates
10th December 2023
20th December 2023
Upcoming Face-to-face Course Dates
Upcoming Face-to-face Course Dates
30th January 2024
This course is Nationally Recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
PLEASE NOTE: AFA is not CRICOS-approved, which means you won’t be able to study this course if you are in Australia on a student visa or are looking to apply for one. For more information about CRICOS-approved courses, click here.
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