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Fast-Track Personal Training Course

SIS30321

SIS40221

AIPT logo – Australian Institute of Personal Trainers

Location

Online

Study Mode

On Campus, Online, Workplace

Outcomes

Fitness Instructor, Fitness Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Personal Training Manager

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Qualification

Certificate IV

Awarded By

Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (RTO: 32363)

Duration

Complete 1.5 course units every month to graduate in 18 months

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

Payment plan, Upfront payment

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This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

How Much Will It Cost?

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

If you’ve always wanted to work as a personal trainer, and are looking for a way to become qualified quickly, then this Fast-Track Personal Training Course from Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) could be an ideal option for you.

AIPT’s Fast-Track Personal Training Course consists of SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, the qualification that allows you to start working as a qualified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor, plus all the units you need to complete to become eligible to study the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness (these units are a part of the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness), packaged into one convenient course. You will learn essential skills such as how to develop personalised training programs, how to asses client movement and provide exercise advice, how to plan and instruct online exercise sessions, as well as a host of skills that will allow you to set up, promote and run your own personal training business.

The course consists of the theoretical component which can be completed 100% online, plus 44.5 hours of practical learning at the gym. The practical component can be either completed at an one of AIPT campus club gyms as a part of a small group mentored by the best trainers in business and delivered according to a set timetable, with a 1-to-1 mentor assigned to you with the flexibility of setting your own timetable, or with a mentor of your choice (if you know one and this is your preference) who is fully qualified and approved by AIPT as a suitable mentor for the practical component of the course.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.

Eligibility

Before completing the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, you will need to complete the following units (all included in this course):

  • HLTAID011Provide First Aid (or a unit that supersedes this unit)
  • HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
  • SISFFIT032Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
  • SISFFIT033Complete client fitness assessments
  • SISFFIT035Plan group exercise sessions
  • SISFFIT036Instruct group exercise sessions
  • SISFFIT040Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
  • SISFFIT047Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
  • SISFFIT052Provide healthy eating information.

Other prerequisites:

First Aid: You must obtain a pass in the subject HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid, from an external provider.

Minimum Age: You need to be at least 16 years old. If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian will need to sign your enrolment form.

Education: You’ll need to have completed year 10 or equivalent (i.e., a qualification at Certificate II level or higher), or have 2 years of industry experience.

Residency Status: You need to be a permanent Australian resident or equivalent.

Working with Children Check: For the work placement portion of your course, you may need a current “Working with Children Check Clearance” issued by the relevant authority in your state/territory.

FAQS

While completing the Fast-Track Personal Training Course from AIPT, you may study the following subjects:

Entry requirement units:

  • HLTAID011Provide First Aid (or a unit that supersedes this unit)
  • HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
  • SISFFIT032Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
  • SISFFIT033Complete client fitness assessments
  • SISFFIT035Plan group exercise sessions
  • SISFFIT036Instruct group exercise sessions
  • SISFFIT040Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
  • SISFFIT047Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
  • SISFFIT052Provide healthy eating information.

SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness units:

  • SISFFIT049 – Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction
  • CHCCOM006 – Establish and manage client relationships
  • SISFFIT041 – Develop personalised exercise programs
  • SISFFIT042 – Instruct personalised exercise sessions
  • SISFFIT043 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals
  • SISFFIT044 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients
  • SISFFIT045 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients
  • SISFFIT051 – Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction
  • SISFFIT050 – Support exercise behaviour change
  • SISFFIT053 – Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients
  • SISFFIT034 – Assess client movement and provide exercise advice
  • SISFFIT046 – Plan and instruct online exercise sessions
  • BSBESB401 – Research and develop business plans
  • BSBESB404 – Market new business ventures
  • SISXCAI010 – Develop strength and conditioning programs
  • SISXCAI009 – Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
  • CHCDIV001 –  Work with diverse people

The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) are experts in wellness, nutrition and fitness, and equip their students with the best in online and face-to-face education. Established in 1999 alongside their partner Registered Training Organisation, Foundation Education, they have grown from a handful of campuses in Queensland to over 150 campuses and an extensive network of Mentors Australia-wide. When you study with AIPT you have access to:
Dedicated student support
Access to a dedicated team of Support Officers to make the transition into study as smooth as possible.
Largest network of locations
We have the industry’s largest network of gyms across Australia, ensuring we’re in your area.
Flexible delivery options
AIPT caters to all learning styles and offers flexible study options to suit everyone’s schedules and budget, with a focus on practical learning and hands-on experience.

Australian Institute of Personal Trainers are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO: 32363)

Student Support

Throughout your studies as an AIPT student, you will have complete access to their expert education team – a group of mentors who are dedicating to answering any of your questions or study queries. Mentors are seasoned fitness professionals with years of experience in the industry and can be contacted via email, online or over the phone. As an AIPT student, you will also have access to the My eCampus learning portal where you will be able to download course content and submit assessments.

Where Will It Lead Me?

On completion of this course, you will receive the nationally recognised SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness. This qualification ensures that you have all the skills and knowledge to confidently start working as a personal trainer in any gym or fitness club nationally, or to start your own personal training business.

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