This qualification reflects the role of personal trainers who develop, instruct and evaluate personalised exercise programs for generally healthy and low risk clients, to achieve specific fitness goals. Clients with higher health risks are referred to medical or allied health professionals.
Personal trainers work independently using highly developed fitness skills and knowledge in both routine and unpredictable situations. They use well-developed communication and collaboration skills to interact with clients and health professionals to improve client fitness outcomes.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as an employed or self-employed personal trainer in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure and community centres, client workplaces and homes, and outdoor locations. Personal trainers may offer services to individuals and groups, and may provide online training services. In some employment contexts, personal trainers may be involved in team leadership or supervisory activities.
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.
Students are required to complete the bksb (basic key skills builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold the following units of competency or units that have been superseded by those units as shown in the table below:
Entry requirements | Or Units that superseded those units such as |
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (or a unit that supersedes this unit | HLTAID003 |
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | Same |
SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation | SISFFIT001 Provide health screening and fitness orientation |
SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments | SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals |
SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions | SISFFIT007 - Instruct group exercise sessions or SISFFIT023 - Instruct group personal training programs |
SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions | SISFFIT007 - Instruct group exercise session or SISFFIT009 - Deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed community fitness or SISFFIT010 - Deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music or SISFFIT011 - Instruct approved community fitness programs or SISFFIT023 - Instruct group personal training programs |
SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients | SISFFIT003 - Instruct fitness programs |
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise | SISFFIT004 - Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming |
SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information | SISFFIT005 - Provide healthy eating information |
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AQF Level | Level 4: Certificate IV |
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
This qualification provides a pathway to work as an employed or self-employed personal trainer in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure and community centres, client workplaces and homes, and outdoor locations. Personal trainers may offer services to individuals and groups, and may provide online training services. In some employment contexts, personal trainers may be involved in team leadership or supervisory activities.
Study Mode Definitions
*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.
This program is typically delivered over an 11 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.
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SISFFIT049 | Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT050 | Support exercise behaviour change | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT041 | Develop personalised exercise programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT042 | Instruct personalised exercise sessions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT043 | Develop and Instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT044 | Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT045 | Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT051 | Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT053 | Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective | ||||
BSBESB402 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISXCAI005 | Conduct individualised long-term training programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISXCAI010 | Develop strength and conditioning programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISXCAI009 | Instruct strength and conditioning techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBESB404 | Market new business ventures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT034 | Assess client movement and provide exercise advice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | BSBESB402 - Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures |
1 | SISFFIT049 - Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction |
2 | SISFFIT041 - Develop personalised exercise programs |
2 | SISFFIT042 - Instruct personalised exercise sessions |
2 | SISFFIT043 - Develop and Instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals |
2 | CHCCOM006 - Establish and manage client relationships |
2 | SISFFIT050 - Support exercise behaviour change |
3 | SISFFIT044 - Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients |
3 | SISXCAI005 - Conduct individualised long-term training programs |
3 | SISXCAI010 - Develop strength and conditioning programs |
3 | SISXCAI009 - Instruct strength and conditioning techniques |
4 | BSBESB404 - Market new business ventures |
4 | SISFFIT045 - Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients |
4 | SISFFIT034 - Assess client movement and provide exercise advice |
5 | SISFFIT051 - Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction |
5 | SISFFIT053 - Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients |
5 | BSBESB401 - Research and develop business plans |
This program is typically delivered over an 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.
Core | ||||
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SISFFIT042 | Instruct personalised exercise sessions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT049 | Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT041 | Develop personalised exercise programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT050 | Support exercise behaviour change | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT043 | Develop and Instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT044 | Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT045 | Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT051 | Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT053 | Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective | ||||
BSBESB402 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISXCAI009 | Instruct strength and conditioning techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISXCAI005 | Conduct individualised long-term training programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISXCAI010 | Develop strength and conditioning programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT034 | Assess client movement and provide exercise advice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBESB404 | Market new business ventures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | SISFFIT042 - Instruct personalised exercise sessions |
1 | SISFFIT041 - Develop personalised exercise programs |
1 | SISFFIT050 - Support exercise behaviour change |
1 | SISFFIT043 - Develop and Instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals |
1 | CHCCOM006 - Establish and manage client relationships |
1 | SISFFIT049 - Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction |
1 | BSBESB402 - Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures |
2 | SISXCAI010 - Develop strength and conditioning programs |
2 | SISFFIT044 - Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients |
2 | SISXCAI009 - Instruct strength and conditioning techniques |
2 | SISXCAI005 - Conduct individualised long-term training programs |
3 | BSBESB404 - Market new business ventures |
3 | SISFFIT034 - Assess client movement and provide exercise advice |
3 | BSBESB401 - Research and develop business plans |
3 | SISFFIT045 - Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients |
4 | SISFFIT053 - Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients |
4 | SISFFIT051 - Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction |
RPL Only
Core | ||||
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SISFFIT044 | Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT051 | Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT043 | Develop and Instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT041 | Develop personalised exercise programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT045 | Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT042 | Instruct personalised exercise sessions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT050 | Support exercise behaviour change | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT049 | Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT053 | Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective | ||||
SISXCAI009 | Instruct strength and conditioning techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISXCAI005 | Conduct individualised long-term training programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISXCAI010 | Develop strength and conditioning programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT034 | Assess client movement and provide exercise advice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBESB404 | Market new business ventures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBESB402 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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SISFFIT044 | Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients |
SISFFIT053 | Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients |
BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans |
BSBESB404 | Market new business ventures |
SISFFIT034 | Assess client movement and provide exercise advice |
SISXCAI010 | Develop strength and conditioning programs |
SISXCAI005 | Conduct individualised long-term training programs |
SISXCAI009 | Instruct strength and conditioning techniques |
SISFFIT049 | Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction |
SISFFIT051 | Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction |
SISFFIT050 | Support exercise behaviour change |
SISFFIT042 | Instruct personalised exercise sessions |
SISFFIT045 | Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients |
SISFFIT041 | Develop personalised exercise programs |
CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships |
SISFFIT043 | Develop and Instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals |
BSBESB402 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures |
This program is typically delivered over an 11 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.
Core | ||||
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SISFFIT049 | Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT050 | Support exercise behaviour change | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT042 | Instruct personalised exercise sessions | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT043 | Develop and Instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT041 | Develop personalised exercise programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT044 | Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT045 | Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT053 | Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT051 | Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective | ||||
BSBESB402 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISXCAI009 | Instruct strength and conditioning techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISXCAI010 | Develop strength and conditioning programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISXCAI005 | Conduct individualised long-term training programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
SISFFIT034 | Assess client movement and provide exercise advice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBESB404 | Market new business ventures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | BSBESB402 - Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures |
1 | SISFFIT049 - Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction |
2 | SISFFIT042 - Instruct personalised exercise sessions |
2 | SISFFIT043 - Develop and Instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals |
2 | CHCCOM006 - Establish and manage client relationships |
2 | SISFFIT041 - Develop personalised exercise programs |
2 | SISFFIT050 - Support exercise behaviour change |
3 | SISFFIT044 - Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients |
3 | SISXCAI009 - Instruct strength and conditioning techniques |
3 | SISXCAI010 - Develop strength and conditioning programs |
3 | SISXCAI005 - Conduct individualised long-term training programs |
4 | SISFFIT034 - Assess client movement and provide exercise advice |
4 | SISFFIT045 - Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients |
4 | BSBESB404 - Market new business ventures |
5 | SISFFIT053 - Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients |
5 | SISFFIT051 - Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction |
5 | BSBESB401 - Research and develop business plans |
Assessment Types |
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Project |
Practical Task |
RPL |
Written/Electronic Assessment |
Attendance (Mixed Mode)
Students completing this course will need
to attend a two hour ISL class each week for the duration of the course. For
students who cannot attend in person (Mackay City Campus, Cairns City Campus
and Zoom) , the weekly class can be accessed via a recording on the online
student learning platform called Moodle. Room numbers for on campus attendance
will be provided by the course coordinator upon enrolment.
Students must also attend two five (5) day
practicals. These are run from Monday through Friday, one in mid-May and the
other the last week in July. Specific dates will be provided by the course
coordinator at the beginning of each student intake. These practicals are available
in Mackay and Cairns. Cairns practicals 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 9am to 2.30pm.
All practical will be completed in class time.