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SIS30321 - Certificate III in Fitness

Course Details

Course Summary

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.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.


Entry Requirements

There are no current Training Package entry requirements into this qualification, however students should note the following important information:

  • Students are required to complete the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment unless they have completed an equal or higher-level course


Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $3,405.00 (2024)
$3,525.00 (2025)
Subsidised Full Fee $1,455.00 (2024)
$1,515.00 (2025)
Subsidised Concession Fee $810.00 (2024)
$855.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $227.00 (2024)
$235.00 (2025)
Subsidised full fee per unit $97.00 (2024)
$101.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $114.00 (2024)
$177.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Health
  • Start TAFE Now
Skill Area
  • Fitness Sport and Recreation
AQF Level Level 3: Certificate III

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

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

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 11 core units
  2. Complete 4 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
Mixed Mode

This program is typically delivered over a 12 month period. Enrolments for this program are spread over the study duration to provide the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge. Some units with similar outcomes have been clustered to enhance the learning experience. Students can extend their study duration and access educational support if required.

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course if enrolling at the start of a term. As this course has a number of intake periods, please refer to VET Course Planners for the recommended study sequence for each intake period for this course.

  • Mixed Mode
Core
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid More Information Training.gov Details
Elective
BSBXTW301 Work in a team More Information Training.gov Details
SISXEMR003 Respond to emergency situations More Information Training.gov Details
SISXFAC007 Maintain clean facilities More Information Training.gov Details
SISXFAC006 Maintain activity equipment More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 SISFFIT047 - Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
2 SISFFIT032 - Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
2 BSBOPS304 - Deliver and monitor a service to customers
2 SISFFIT033 - Complete client fitness assessments
3 SISFFIT036 - Instruct group exercise sessions
3 SISFFIT035 - Plan group exercise sessions
4 SISFFIT040 - Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
4 BSBPEF301 - Organise personal work priorities
4 BSBXTW301 - Work in a team
6 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
6 SISXEMR003 - Respond to emergency situations
7 SISXFAC007 - Maintain clean facilities
7 SISXFAC006 - Maintain activity equipment
8 SISFFIT052 - Provide healthy eating information
9 HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid


STN - Start TAFE Now

This program is typically delivered over a 12 month period. Enrolments for this program are spread over the study duration to provide the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge. Some units with similar outcomes have been clustered to enhance the learning experience. Students can extend their study duration and access educational support if required.

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course if enrolling at the start of a term. As this course has a number of intake periods, please refer to VET Course Planners for the recommended study sequence for each intake period for this course.

  • Mixed Mode
Core
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information More Information Training.gov Details
Elective
SISXFAC006 Maintain activity equipment More Information Training.gov Details
SISXFAC007 Maintain clean facilities More Information Training.gov Details
BSBXTW301 Work in a team More Information Training.gov Details
SISXEMR003 Respond to emergency situations More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 SISFFIT047 - Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
2 BSBOPS304 - Deliver and monitor a service to customers
2 SISFFIT032 - Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
2 SISFFIT033 - Complete client fitness assessments
3 SISFFIT035 - Plan group exercise sessions
3 SISFFIT036 - Instruct group exercise sessions
4 SISXFAC006 - Maintain activity equipment
4 SISXFAC007 - Maintain clean facilities
5 BSBPEF301 - Organise personal work priorities
5 BSBXTW301 - Work in a team
6 SISFFIT040 - Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
7 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
7 SISXEMR003 - Respond to emergency situations
8 HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
8 SISFFIT052 - Provide healthy eating information


Traineeship Course Structure

This program is typically delivered over a 12 month period. Enrolments for this program are spread over the study duration to provide the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge. Some units with similar outcomes have been clustered to enhance the learning experience. Students can extend their study duration and access educational support if required.

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course if enrolling at the start of a term. As this course has a number of intake periods, please refer to VET Course Planners for the recommended study sequence for each intake period for this course.

  • Mixed Mode
Core
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid More Information Training.gov Details
Elective
SISXFAC007 Maintain clean facilities More Information Training.gov Details
SISXFAC006 Maintain activity equipment More Information Training.gov Details
BSBXTW301 Work in a team More Information Training.gov Details
SISXEMR003 Respond to emergency situations More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 SISFFIT047 - Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
2 BSBOPS304 - Deliver and monitor a service to customers
2 SISFFIT032 - Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
2 SISFFIT033 - Complete client fitness assessments
3 SISFFIT035 - Plan group exercise sessions
3 SISFFIT036 - Instruct group exercise sessions
4 SISXFAC007 - Maintain clean facilities
4 SISXFAC006 - Maintain activity equipment
5 BSBPEF301 - Organise personal work priorities
5 BSBXTW301 - Work in a team
6 SISFFIT040 - Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
7 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
7 SISXEMR003 - Respond to emergency situations
8 SISFFIT052 - Provide healthy eating information
9 HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid


On Campus

This program is typically delivered over a 6 month period. Enrolments for this program are spread over the study duration to provide the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge. Some units with similar outcomes have been clustered to enhance the learning experience. Students can extend their study duration and access educational support if required.

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course if enrolling at the start of a term. As this course has a number of intake periods, please refer to VET Course Planners for the recommended study sequence for each intake period for this course.

  • On-campus
Core
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid More Information Training.gov Details
Elective
SISXFAC007 Maintain clean facilities More Information Training.gov Details
SISXFAC006 Maintain activity equipment More Information Training.gov Details
SISXEMR003 Respond to emergency situations More Information Training.gov Details
BSBXTW301 Work in a team More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 SISFFIT047 - Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
2 BSBOPS304 - Deliver and monitor a service to customers
2 SISFFIT033 - Complete client fitness assessments
2 SISFFIT032 - Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
3 SISFFIT036 - Instruct group exercise sessions
3 SISFFIT035 - Plan group exercise sessions
3 SISXFAC007 - Maintain clean facilities
3 SISXFAC006 - Maintain activity equipment
4 SISFFIT040 - Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
5 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
5 SISXEMR003 - Respond to emergency situations
6 SISFFIT052 - Provide healthy eating information
7 BSBPEF301 - Organise personal work priorities
7 BSBXTW301 - Work in a team
8 HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid


Start TAFE Now (STN) - High School Memorandum of Understanding

This program is typically delivered over an 18 month period. Enrolments for this program are spread over the study duration to provide the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge. Some units with similar outcomes have been clustered to enhance the learning experience.

  • Mixed Mode
Core

HLTWHS001 - will be credited from SIS20115 - Certificate II in Sport and Recreation

HLTAID011 - will be credited from SIS20115 - Certificate II in Sport and Recreation

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers More Information Training.gov Details
SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

SISXFAC002 and SISXEMR001 will be credited from SIS20115 - Certificate II in Sport and Recreation

SISXEMR003 Respond to emergency situations More Information Training.gov Details
SISXFAC007 Maintain clean facilities More Information Training.gov Details
SISXFAC006 Maintain activity equipment More Information Training.gov Details
BSBXTW301 Work in a team More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 SISFFIT035 - Plan group exercise sessions
1 SISFFIT036 - Instruct group exercise sessions
1 SISFFIT052 - Provide healthy eating information
1 SISFFIT047 - Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
1 SISFFIT032 - Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
1 SISFFIT033 - Complete client fitness assessments
1 BSBOPS304 - Deliver and monitor a service to customers
3 SISFFIT040 - Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
3 BSBPEF301 - Organise personal work priorities
3 BSBXTW301 - Work in a team

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
SISXEMR003 Respond to emergency situations
SISXFAC007 Maintain clean facilities
SISXFAC006 Maintain activity equipment

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Project
Practical Task
RPL
Written/Electronic Assessment
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Mixed Mode

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
July: Part Time
August: Part Time
September: Part Time
October: Part Time
November: Part Time

STN - Start TAFE Now

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
July: Part Time
August: Part Time
September: Part Time
October: Part Time
November: Part Time

Traineeship Course Structure

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

On Campus

On-campus

Mackay City

July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time

Start TAFE Now (STN) - High School Memorandum of Understanding

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Mixed Mode

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time

STN - Start TAFE Now

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time

Traineeship Course Structure

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

On Campus

On-campus

Mackay City

February: Full Time
March: Full Time
July: Full Time
August: Full Time

Start TAFE Now (STN) - High School Memorandum of Understanding

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Part Time
March: Part Time
May: Part Time
June: Part Time
July: Part Time
September: Part Time
October: Part Time

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Mixed Mode

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time

STN - Start TAFE Now

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time

Traineeship Course Structure

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

On Campus

On-campus

Mackay City

February: Full Time
March: Full Time
April: Full Time
July: Full Time
August: Full Time
September: Full Time

Start TAFE Now (STN) - High School Memorandum of Understanding

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Part Time
March: Part Time
April: Part Time
May: Part Time
June: Part Time
July: Part Time
August: Part Time
September: Part Time
October: Part Time
November: Part Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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Enrolment Information 

As this course has a rolling intake, the enrolment sequence will differ depending on the enrolment period. Please refer to the course planners for each intake period sequence.

 

Attendance (Mixed Mode) 

Students completing this course will need to watch a weekly 1 hour theory class and attend a weekly 1 hour tutorial. For students who cannot attend in person (Mackay City campus, Cairns City campus and zoom), this weekly class can be accessed via a recording from the Moodle student platform. Students must also attend three practical weekends in either Mackay, Bundaberg, Rockhampton or Cairns. Bundaberg and Rockhampton are dependent on adequate student numbers. 

 

Attendance (On Campus) 

Mackay City Campus only.  Students completing this course will need to attend the Mackay City campus Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.00am to 3.00pm