Course Summary
This qualification represents the role of group and gym fitness instructors. These professionals design and conduct group exercise sessions and create gym-based programs for individuals, focusing on limited personalised instruction and minimal ongoing client supervision. They operate in structured environments under general oversight. In group settings or client interactions, they apply discretion and judgment to address routine issues, adhering to clearly defined organisational policies and procedures.
The skills covered in this qualification must be implemented in compliance with relevant Commonwealth, 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.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsThere 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
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| AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Completion of CQUniversity’s Certificate III in Fitness prepares individuals a pathway to employment as a fitness instructor in environments such as fitness centres, gyms, and leisure or community facilities and serves as a direct pathway into the Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40221), which qualifies graduates to work as personal trainers.
- Complete 11 core units
- 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.
Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities and residential schools.
Approximate study commitment:
Part-time - 15 hours per week
Full-time - 19.5 hours per week
Your sequence of enrolment will depend on the month you commence your course.
To view your enrolment sequence, visit the course planner for the month and year you intend to start your studies.
For more information about your sequence of units please contact the Fitness team on fitness-team@cqu.edu.au
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.
- Mixed Mode
| Unit Group 1 | ||||
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| SISFFIT047 | Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 2 | ||||
| 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 | |
| BSBXTW301 | Work in a team | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 3 | ||||
| SISFFIT036 | Instruct group exercise sessions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISFFIT035 | Plan group exercise sessions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 4 | ||||
| SISXFAC006 | Maintain activity equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISFFIT040 | Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISXFAC007 | Maintain clean facilities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 5 | ||||
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISXEMR003 | Respond to emergency situations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 6 | ||||
| SISFFIT052 | Provide healthy eating information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Unit Group 7 Students are required to provide evidence of a current First Aid Certificate containing unit HLTAID011 for direct Credit Transfer |
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| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | SISFFIT047 - Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise |
| 2 | SISFFIT032 - Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation |
| 2 | SISFFIT033 - Complete client fitness assessments |
| 2 | BSBXTW301 - Work in a team |
| 2 | BSBPEF301 - Organise personal work priorities |
| 3 | SISFFIT036 - Instruct group exercise sessions |
| 3 | SISFFIT035 - Plan group exercise sessions |
| 4 | SISXFAC006 - Maintain activity equipment |
| 4 | SISFFIT040 - Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients |
| 4 | SISXFAC007 - Maintain clean facilities |
| 5 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 5 | SISXEMR003 - Respond to emergency situations |
| 6 | SISFFIT052 - Provide healthy eating information |
| 7 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
Students must be high school students. Students will participate in a combination of online learning activities and residential schools.
Your sequence of enrolment will depend on the month you commence your course.
To view your enrolment sequence, visit the course planner for the month and year you intend to start your studies.
For more information about your sequence of units please contact the Fitness team on fitness-team@cqu.edu.au
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.
- Mixed Mode
| Unit Group 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SISFFIT047 | Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 2 | ||||
| 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 | |
| BSBXTW301 | Work in a team | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 3 | ||||
| SISFFIT036 | Instruct group exercise sessions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISFFIT035 | Plan group exercise sessions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 4 | ||||
| SISFFIT040 | Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISXFAC007 | Maintain clean facilities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISXFAC006 | Maintain activity equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 5 | ||||
| SISXEMR003 | Respond to emergency situations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 6 | ||||
| SISFFIT052 | Provide healthy eating information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Unit Group 7 Students are required to provide evidence of a current First Aid Certificate containing unit HLTAID011 for direct Credit Transfer |
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| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
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 |
| 2 | BSBXTW301 - Work in a team |
| 2 | BSBPEF301 - Organise personal work priorities |
| 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 | SISXFAC007 - Maintain clean facilities |
| 4 | SISXFAC006 - Maintain activity equipment |
| 5 | SISXEMR003 - Respond to emergency situations |
| 5 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 6 | SISFFIT052 - Provide healthy eating information |
| 7 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
Students studying as a trainee will participate in a combination of online learning activities and residential schools.
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.
Your sequence of enrolment will depend on the month you commence your course.
To view your enrolment sequence, visit the course planner for the month and year you intend to start your studies.
For more information about your sequence of units please contact the Fitness team on fitness-team@cqu.edu.au
- Mixed Mode
| Unit Group 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SISFFIT047 | Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 2 | ||||
| BSBXTW301 | Work in a team | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities | 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 | |
| Unit Group 3 | ||||
| SISFFIT035 | Plan group exercise sessions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISFFIT036 | Instruct group exercise sessions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 4 | ||||
| SISXFAC007 | Maintain clean facilities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISXFAC006 | Maintain activity equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISFFIT040 | Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 5 | ||||
| SISXEMR003 | Respond to emergency situations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 6 | ||||
| SISFFIT052 | Provide healthy eating information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 7 | ||||
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
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 | BSBXTW301 - Work in a team |
| 2 | BSBPEF301 - Organise personal work priorities |
| 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 | SISFFIT035 - Plan group exercise sessions |
| 3 | SISFFIT036 - Instruct group exercise sessions |
| 4 | SISXFAC007 - Maintain clean facilities |
| 4 | SISXFAC006 - Maintain activity equipment |
| 4 | SISFFIT040 - Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients |
| 5 | SISXEMR003 - Respond to emergency situations |
| 5 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 6 | SISFFIT052 - Provide healthy eating information |
| 7 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
The 6-month intensive course is designed to fast-track your skills and knowledge. This immersive program provides hands-on experience and expert guidance to help you achieve your goals quickly.
Students studying on-campus are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the semester.
Your sequence of enrolment will depend on the month you commence your course.
To view your enrolment sequence, visit the course planner for the month and year you intend to start your studies.
For more information about your sequence of units please contact the Fitness team on fitness-team@cqu.edu.au
- On-campus
| Unit Group 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SISFFIT047 | Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 2 | ||||
| SISFFIT040 | Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients | 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 | |
| Unit Group 3 | ||||
| BSBXTW301 | Work in a team | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities | 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 | |
| Unit Group 4 | ||||
| SISXFAC006 | Maintain activity equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISXFAC007 | Maintain clean facilities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 5 | ||||
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISXEMR003 | Respond to emergency situations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 6 | ||||
| SISFFIT052 | Provide healthy eating information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
|
Unit Group 7 Students are required to provide evidence of a current First Aid Certificate containing unit HLTAID011 for direct Credit Transfer |
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| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
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 | SISFFIT040 - Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients |
| 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 | BSBPEF301 - Organise personal work priorities |
| 3 | SISFFIT036 - Instruct group exercise sessions |
| 3 | SISFFIT035 - Plan group exercise sessions |
| 4 | SISXFAC006 - Maintain activity equipment |
| 4 | SISXFAC007 - Maintain clean facilities |
| 5 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 5 | SISXEMR003 - Respond to emergency situations |
| 6 | SISFFIT052 - Provide healthy eating information |
| 7 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBXTW301 | Work in a team |
This course if for High school students who are completing their SIS20122 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation with CQUniversity.
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.
Your sequence of enrolment will depend on the month you commence your course.
To view your enrolment sequence, visit the course planner for the month and year you intend to start your studies.
For more information about your sequence of units please contact the Fitness team on fitness-team@cqu.edu.au
- Mixed Mode
| Unit Group 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SISFFIT040 | Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Unit Group 2 | ||||
| SISFFIT036 | Instruct group exercise sessions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| SISFFIT035 | Plan group exercise sessions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Unit Group 3 | ||||
| SISFFIT052 | Provide healthy eating information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 | SISFFIT040 - Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients |
| 1 | BSBOPS304 - Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
| 1 | SISFFIT033 - Complete client fitness assessments |
| 1 | SISFFIT047 - Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise |
| 1 | SISFFIT032 - Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation |
| 2 | SISFFIT036 - Instruct group exercise sessions |
| 2 | SISFFIT035 - Plan group exercise sessions |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SISFFIT052 | Provide healthy eating information |
Course Assessment Information
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.
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| Project |
| Practical Task |
| RPL |
| Written/Electronic Assessment |
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February: Full Time/Part Time
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April: Full Time/Part Time
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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 two 3-day practical weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) 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
Enrolment Information
As this course has a rolling intake, the enrolment sequence will differ depending on the month you enrol. Please refer to the table below. Units for your course are listed here in their groups. The tables below outline which group you should enrol in based on the month you start your course. Contact the fitness team for more information fitness-team@cqu.edu.au.
