Description

This qualification reflects the role of group and gym fitness instructors. These fitness 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.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a fitness instructor in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
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No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules
15 units must be completed:
  • 11 core units
  • 4 elective units

Course Content

CORE
  1. BSBOPS304 - Deliver and monitor a service to customers
  2. BSBPEF301 - Organise personal work priorities
  3. HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
  4. HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
  5. SISFFIT032 - Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
  6. SISFFIT033 - Complete client fitness assessments
  7. SISFFIT035 - Plan group exercise sessions
  8. SISFFIT036 - Instruct group exercise sessions
  9. SISFFIT040 - Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
  10. SISFFIT047 - Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
  11. SISFFIT052 - Provide healthy eating information
ELECTIVES 
  1. SISXIND009 - Respond to interpersonal conflict​
  2. BSBXTW301 - Work in a team
  3. SISXFAC007 - Maintain clean facilities​
  4. SISXEMR003 - Respond to emergency situations

APPLICATION FORMs

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS