Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30321)
Your first step to a rewarding career in fitness as a qualified gym instructor or personal trainer.
Our Certificate III in Fitness lays the groundwork for your career in the fitness industry by giving you the skills and knowledge you need to encourage and support your clients.
Master the basics of exercise planning and principles of nutrition, and create powerful communication techniques to engage with and inspire clients on their fitness journeys.
Become a trusted fitness professional, change lives, and inspire lasting success. Your journey to making a positive impact in the fitness industry starts here!
If you’re eager to make a start in the fitness industry, the Certificate III in Fitness equips you with the foundational skills and knowledge you need. This course is designed for those who are passionate about fitness and committed to guiding others on their journey to better health.
In Certificate III, you’ll learn the basics of muscle function, bone structure, cardiovascular health, and energy systems.
Here’s what you’ll gain from Certificate III:
You’ll learn how to design safe and effective exercise programs, which is essential for maintaining fitness and avoiding injuries. By getting this qualification, you understand the key principles of workout safety and efficiency.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
This module focuses on the essential skills required to assess clients’ health and fitness levels as part of the fitness industry standards. Students will learn how to conduct comprehensive health screenings, including pre-exercise risk assessments, to identify potential health concerns and tailor safe, effective fitness programs. The course covers methods for evaluating various fitness components, such as cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, and body composition. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting results, communicating findings to clients, and applying appropriate modifications to exercise plans based on individual needs. Upon completion, students will be equipped to deliver professional and evidence-based fitness assessments, ensuring client safety and promoting long-term health and wellbeing.
SISXFAC007 Maintain clean facilities
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments
SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information
SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym based exercise programs for individual clients
SISXCAI009 Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities
SISFFIT037 Develop and instruct group movement programs for children
SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions
SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions
BSBOPS403 Apply business risk management processes
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
The Average base salary for a Gym Instructor is $46.73 Per Hour in Australia
-Indeed.com Fitness instructor salary in Australia
The Average base salary for a Group Fitness Instructor is $46.73 Per Hour in Australia
-Indeed.com Fitness instructor salary in Australia
Access high-quality fitness education wherever and whenever you want. Fit Education offers personal training courses in the biggest cities in Australia that fit around your budget and your family life or work commitments.
Give your personal trainer career a head start by completing our qualification with flexibility. With 12 months to complete your qualification you have the ability to structure your studies around your lifestyle.
Get a hands-on, immersive fitness education that gives you complete access to all campus resources.
Balance work, travel, and life while pursuing your fitness instructor course from anywhere.
Enjoy the freedom to learn from anywhere while still engaging in meaningful face-to-face interactions and gaining hands-on experience.
No prior fitness experience or specific fitness level is required.
Just meet our basic language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) requirements, and you’re good to go.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Certificate III in Fitness
No prior fitness experience or specific fitness level is required—students can enrol at 16 years of age. Just meet our basic language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) requirements, and you’re good to go.
Cert III can get you basic entry-level work in the fitness industry and is also a stepping stone to Cert IV, Diploma, and higher qualifications. This makes it a valuable qualification for starting your fitness career.
At Fit Education, we provide comprehensive training delivered by industry professionals, ensuring you receive practical and up-to-date knowledge and skills.
We also offer flexible online learning options and strong support to help you succeed in your coursework and future career.
After completing Cert III, you can work as a fitness instructor, specifically in roles such as gym instructor or group fitness instructor.
It lays the foundation for further career development in the fitness industry by allowing progression to higher certification levels.
The duration of the course can vary, but it typically takes around 9 to 12 months to complete, depending on whether you study full-time or part-time. Some institutions may offer accelerated programs as well.
Yes, many institutions offer Cert III in Fitness as an online course. This allows for flexibility as you can study at your own pace and balance it with other commitments.
Fit Education also offers the Cert III in Fitness online, ensuring you have access to high-quality training no matter where you are. However, there may be some practical components that need to be completed in person.
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