You have up to 12 months to complete SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness unless you apply for an extension. However, you can complete it more quickly if you set your mind to it. How? We offer flexible study options that allow you to study online at your own pace. You receive all the course materials at the start of the program, and you can go through them whenever it suits you.
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Our instructors will support you by phone, email, or in-person. They are there to help you succeed, so feel free to contact them for any questions or support. At the end of SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness, you’ll gain a nationally-recognised qualification.
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As part of this program, you will complete a supervised work placement in a fitness facility. You must do this for a minimum of 20 hours. For those studying SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness online, you’ll do this under the supervision of an instructor that we approve.

The College of Health and Fitness has been operating for 20 years. We are registered with ASQA – offering you total peace of mind that you will come away with a recognised qualification. The best part of all is that our students have good employment prospects at the end of their course. Our SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness graduates are highly sought after by the fitness industry. We have employers contacting us to find out who our latest high-potential graduates are. So, our former students often attain success in finding employment once they’ve completed their qualification. ​

The graduates of our SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness program are qualified for employment as gym instructors. We have designed this program to train you in how to provide individually tailored client assessments. You will learn about human anatomy, nutrition, and how to provide technique correction as needed. Additionally, you will find out how to develop and demonstrate programs. You’ll also study and practise various forms of exercise and effective methods for improving your client’s health and long-term fitness. Upon completion, you will be able to specialise as a gym instructor in a variety of gyms or fitness centres.

With a SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness qualification, you can even apply to work internationally, as many countries hold Australian qualifications in high regards. If you’d like further information, the next step is to connect with us, and we’ll happily send you an information pack.

The SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness cost is quite affordable. Fill out your details below to find out more about tuition fees, including whether you might qualify for the Certificate 3 Guarantee, which enables you to pay even less.

INDUSTRY SCOPE & SERVICE

This section is designed to introduce you to the fitness industry. You will learn about working in a team, risk assessment skills, workplace safety, conflict styles, how to deliver quality service, and the value of sustainability, as well as running your own PT business.

• BSBOPS304 – Deliver and Monitor a Service to Customers
• BSBPEF301 – Organise Personal Work Priorities
• BSBSUS211 – Participate in Sustainable Work Practices
• BSBOPS403 – Apply Business Risk Management Processes
• HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
• BSBWHS332X – Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities
• BSBXTW301 – Work in a team

FIRST AID

• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid **Included where students can attend face-to-face delivery only. Please be aware that students who cannot attend the College will need to source HLTAID011 Provide First Aid from an independent supplier and provide the certificate as competency in this topic.

HEALTHY EATING INFORMATION

This topic covers the relationship between healthy eating and fitness-related goals. You will learn how to provide basic information on healthy eating related to government guidelines and scope of practice. You will learn how to discuss healthy eating and refer clients to specialists for further consultation.

• SISFFIT052 – Provide health eating information

INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

The science behind the human body helps you understand how it moves and the energy systems and structures required for this movement. Covering topics from anatomy and physiology to exercise instruction, you will learn to develop fitness programs for low-risk clients.

• SISFFIT047 – Use anatomy and fitness knowledge to support safe and effective exercise

HEALTH & FITNESS ORIENTATION

Assist clients in starting their fitness journey. By using a basic health assessment, you will learn to determine a person’s fitness and compare results with normative data of the Australian population. This topic is very hands-on, allowing you the time to develop your client interaction skills.

• SISFFIT032 – Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
• SISFFIT033 – Conduct client fitness assessments

PROGRAMMING FOR FITNESS INSTRUCTION

Discover how to develop fitness programs based on the screening results gained previously. You will learn skills to modify programs to suit specific needs, environments, and activities. You will plan and deliver programs in a variety of situations, using a wide range of equipment.

• SISFFIT035 – Plan group exercise sessions
• SISFFIT036 – Instruct group exercise sessions
• SISFFIT040 – Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients

Before you start this course, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment. The course does include concepts and assessments that may be challenging, and students will be required to research broadly using online resources. Access to a computer and the internet is required.
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Students must also find a suitable workplace to complete their work placement and have their logbook signed off. We assist students in finding a workplace to complete this requirement.