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Statement of Attainment towards SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a fitness instructor in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres. It reflects the role of group and gym fitness instructors, who perform a range of activities and functions within the fitness industry. Instructors may plan and deliver group exercise sessions and develop gym-based programs for individuals where the level of personalised instruction and ongoing client monitoring is limited. They work in predictable environments under general supervision. When instructing groups or interacting with clients, they use discretion and judgment to solve routine issues within the parameters of clearly defined organisational policies and procedures.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. 

Hours 240 hours Training Package SIS
Type VET Board Endorsed Course Work Placement Mandatory 35 hours
Unit Value

2 units Preliminary and 

2 units HSC

 SBAT Opportunity to complete full certificate in a School Based Traineeship and gain credit towards the HSC
Specialisation No Recognition National AQF and HSC Qualification
ATAR No HSC Exam No

ASSESSMENT

This course is competency based and the student’s performance is assessed against prescribed industry standards. Assessment methods may include:

  • Observation 
  • Student demonstration
  • Questioning
  • Written tasks
  • Projects
  • Portfolios

FURTHER STUDY

  • Certificate III in Fitness (complete qualification)
  • Certificate IV in Fitness
  • Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy)
  • Bachelor of Human Movement/Exercise Science
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (physiotherapy)
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy

RELATED OCCUPATIONS

  • Exercise Instructor – Gym
  • Exercise Instructor – Group Exercise
  • Exercise Instructor – Aqua

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

A fitness instructor needs

  • A friendly, supportive and motivating personality
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent physical fitness
  • Good organisational skills
  • The ability to work both independently and in a team

JOB ROLES IN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY

Individuals wishing to undertake this qualification should be interested in the health and fitness industry with particular interest in gym and group exercise.

Fitness instructors help people improve and maintain their fitness through exercise programs and tailored fitness classes. They work with people in groups, or one-on-one, and assess their fitness, develop individual fitness routines and teach them how to use gym equipment and weights correctly. They also work with individuals who are training for a particular sport or event, or who may be recovering from physical illness or injury.

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