Course snapshot
A snapshot of the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness
Career opportunities
What this course allows you to do:
Gym Instructor
Group Exercise Instructor
Older Adults Instructor
Course progression
What you can do after this course:
Nutrition Coach
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SIS50215 Diploma of Fitness
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Course overview
An overview of the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness
A SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness qualifies you to work as a Gym Floor Instructor or Group Exercise Instructor after graduation. Helping new members learn how to use equipment and taking small groups through basic programming – each day offers you new opportunities to test your skills.
Throughout this qualification, you’ll learn the ins-and-outs of exercise instruction and programming, while studying anatomy, physiology, and healthy eating guidelines. Our graduates love that they get paid to workout, motivate and be a part of their clients’ healthy new lifestyle.
Course fees and payment options
Flexible payment options for the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness
Upfront payment
$2,490*
You can choose to pay upfront in full today or pay a non-refundable deposit and your remaining course fees in full prior to course commencement.
* Price includes non-refundable deposit of $200.
Instalment plans
$2,490
$200 non-refundable deposit + fixed study load instalment schedule paid weekly via direct debit plan.
Instalment Schedule
Full time: $176.15 x 13 weeks
Part time: $88.08 x 26 weeks
Study Loans
$2,490*
Study Loans is a new kind of finance for students seeking assistance in paying for their vocational tertiary education. They can loan anywhere between $2,001 and $15,000 with loan terms from 6 to 48 months and interests rate from 9.75% p.a, based on financial and educational data.
* Additional fees may apply if selecting this payment method.
** $20 per week based on 48 month repayment + 1 drawdown + 6 month course length (as of 1/1/2020).
Course duration and study options
How to study the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness
Study mode
Full time and part time
Locations
Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane
Delivery mode
On campus or online
Online students must complete a 15 hour workplace internship with a gym instructor of their choice. This internship is a pre-requisite for attendance at the practical assessment. Online students must also attend a practical assessment, with the option of attending on a Tuesday & Wednesday, or a Saturday & Sunday.
Course duration
13 – 26 weeks
Course duration is dependent on the study mode selected. If you select a full time study mode you will have up to 3 months to complete, and if you select online part time study you will have 6 months to complete.
Course calendar
Complete view of intakes available for the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness.
Online intakes
Up to 13 weeks of online study full time or 26 weeks study part-time. Plus a two day practical assessment with a 15 hour workplace internship.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| 28 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 14 |
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On campus (weekdays)
On campus study in weeks 1-5 of (Monday to Wednesday) and 8 weeks study online.
| Campus | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Sydney | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 16 | ||||||
| Melbourne | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
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Blended (weekend)
On campus on Saturdays (9.30am – 4pm) in weeks 1, 5, 7, 9, 11. Plus a two day practical assessment in week 13.
| Campus | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Sydney | 18 | 14 | 30 | 18 | 19 | |||||||
| Melbourne | 14 | 30 | 18 | 19 | ||||||||
| Brisbane | 14 | 30 | 18 | 19 |
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Course structure
Full time course outline and competencies for the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness.
Course outline
The SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness is the entry level course for the fitness industry, covering 5 units of study, plus a first aid qualification.
| Unit | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| AFP310 | Anatomy and Physiology for Fitness |
| HEG311 | Healthy Eating Guidelines |
| FSW312 | Fitness Screening & WHS |
| EIP313 | Exercise Instruction and Programming |
| PSP314 | Programming for Specific Populations |
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Course competencies
There are 16 units of competency for the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness: 9 core and 7 elective.
| Unit | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| SISFFIT004 | Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming |
| SISFFIT005 | Provide healthy eating information |
| SISFFIT001 | Provide health screening and fitness orientation |
| SISFFIT006 | Conduct fitness appraisals |
| SISXCCS001 | Provide quality service |
| SISXIND001 | Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments |
| BSBRSK401 | Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| SISFFIT003 | Instruct fitness programs |
| SISFFIT007 | Instruct group exercise sessions |
| SISFFIT011 | Instruct approved community fitness programs |
| SISXFAC001 | Maintain equipment for activities |
| SISXDIS001 | Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability |
| SISFFIT014 | Instruct exercise to older clients |
| SISFFIT002 | Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid* |
*At an additional cost HLTAID003 Provide first aid is a requirement to complete the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness.
It is available as a 1 day course at our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane campuses. See more.
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Enrol online
We offer a convenient online enrolment form for direct enrolment into the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness.
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