Course Overview
#### Overview
Step into the fitness industry as a qualified fitness instructor! Complete your qualification and gain the skills and knowledge you need to work as a professional within this energetic industry, including working independently in a range of settings, such as fitness centres, gyms, pools, or community facilities. As part of this course you will experience a range of appropriate settings that will enhance your classroom-based training. Regular visits to our local gym, outdoor fitness environment and other community-based facilities will strengthen the learning opportunities for you as a student. This course is a pre-requisite for Certificate IV in Fitness which is the industry requirement for working as a personal trainer in the fitness sector.
#### Delivery Methods
- Blended – Teaching and assessment will be conducted on-campus and online.
- Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship
#### Locations
- McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)
#### When You Can Enrol
On-campus/blended: February 2023 intake - Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button for the course commencing 7 February 2023. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.
Traineeship: You will enrol with Wodonga TAFE as part of your traineeship with your employer. The Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.
#### Duration
On-campus/blended: Part-time - 6 months. Traineeship: 12 months (approximately)
#### Schedule
- On-campus - 2023 intake commencing Tuesday 7 February: 1.5 days per week (1 day of 9am-4pm and 1 day of 9am-12noon - Tuesdays and Wednesdays) as well as online delivery. Online study obligations are 8 hours per week in addition to face-to-face requirements.
- Traineeship - Individual training plans will be developed in consultation with your employer, as part of your traineeship
#### Requirements
- Successful applicants for this course will be required to obtain a Working with Children’s Check and may be asked to apply for a National Police check prior to placement. On receipt of your course application you will be emailed an ‘Application Requirement Questionnaire’ electronic form and you will be required to provide evidence of a Victorian Working With Children’s Check (WWCC).
- COVID-19 vaccination evidence may be asked for at some placement venues. If you do not have evidence of COVID-19 vaccination, you may have limited placement opportunities. Please speak with your Course Coordinator to discuss your placement options if necessary.
#### Field Placement
There is a field placement requirement of 30 hours.
COVID-19 vaccination evidence may be asked for at some placement venues. If you do not have evidence of COVID-19 vaccination, you may have limited placement opportunities. Please speak with your Course Coordinator to discuss your placement options if necessary.
Learning Outcomes
#### Compulsory Units
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments
SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions
SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions
SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information
BSBOPS403 Apply business risk management processes
SISXFAC002 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities
SISXIND001 Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
#### Certification
By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF qualification
Fees Information
#### Fees
Government Funded $2,033.75 (Tuition $1,883.75, Materials $150.00)
Concession $526.75 (Tuition $376.75, Materials $150.00)
Fee For Service $2,890.00 (Tuition $2,740.00, Materials $150.00)
#### Fees Additional Information
**Additional course costs that may apply**
Please note depending on individual circumstance there may be additional costs that apply throughout the completion of your qualification. These will be discussed further with your Course Coordinator, and may include:
- Working With Children Check
- National Police Check
- Vaccination requirements
- Workwear requirements for applied learning and placement
- Travel requirements to placement, and industry settings.
The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding may be made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the ‘How to Apply’ tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.
Benefit from our training partnership with PT Fitness Private Studio and gain supervised access to the full range of gym facilities onsite at this local fitness facility!
#### Materials Fees
- Student uniform shirt
- Text book
Pathways & Careers
#### Careers
- Fitness instructor
- Group exercise instructor
- Gym instructor
#### Pathways
On successful completion of Certificate III in Fitness you may continue your study into Certificate IV in Fitness SIS40215
[Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE »](/to-wodonga-tafe-and-beyond)
Next Steps
#### How to apply
Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.
- All applicants understand there is a selection process that applies to all courses. This process includes: LLN (Literacy, Learning, Numeracy) Assessment; Written Tasks; Group Interview.
- Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy Assessment online. Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete an LLN assessment to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.
- Please allow one hour to complete the LLN Robot assessment. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the assessment.
- Your LLN Assessment will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.
- If you are unable to access the LLN Robot Assessment link please contact our Customer Experience team as soon as possible.
- Note: Completion of the LLN Robot Assessment does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.
For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.
Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.