Certificate IV in Fitness

About this course

Studying with AIPT means you'll graduate industry-ready.

Looking to take your fitness career to the next level? Expand your skillset and gain the right qualifications to work as a registered personal trainer with this online SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness course. Delivered by Australia's leading provider in practical fitness education, the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers, this program is designed to broaden your skills and qualify you to work with a larger range of clients.

The program will show you how to tailor exercise programs for children, adolescents and older clients; and covers a variety of core skills that will set you up for a long-term career in this dynamic industry. You will learn about training legalities, the specifics behind fitness planning, motivational psychology and what it takes to plan and run your own fitness business.

You can choose from three different delivery modes for the practical element. The online component is delivered through a bespoke learning management system:

1. Face-to-Face On-Campus SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness
52 hours face-to-face practical delivered on-campus with theory components completed online in your own time.

2. AIPT Mentor - 40 hours of face-to-face SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness
40 hours of face-to-face practical completed with an AIPT Mentor, a qualified Personal Trainer, who will guide you through your course material and provide you with hands-on experience, with theory components completed online, in your own time.

3. Student Selected Mentor SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness
Choose your own Mentor* to guide you through 40 hours of face-to-face practical. Theory components are completed online, in your own time.

*Your mentor must be approved by the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers.

Graduate Placement Guarantee

The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers has partnered with a number of gyms to not only offer you the highest calibre of training but also to offer you a Graduate Placement Guarantee+.

This Graduate Placement Guarantee applies to all those who study the Complete Personal Trainer at a Goodlife Health Club, Genesis Fitness Club, Core24 Health Club or Club Lime location.

When you graduate from this Australian Institute of Personal Trainers qualification, you will be certified to the standards required by Goodlife, Genesis, Core24 or Club Lime and you will be given the opportunity to work as a fitness professional in one of these leading gym network partners within six months of graduation.

^The Complete Personal Trainer Program consists of the SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness + Entry Requirements. Please contact us for further details on the course structure.

*Your chosen Mentor must be approved by the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers.

~Terms and conditions apply to the Graduate Placement Guarantee. Enquire now for more information.

Eligibility

Education
You will need to have completed year 10, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:

• A qualification at Certificate II level or higher OR
• 2 years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

Minimum Age
You will need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.

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

Computer Requirements

In order to complete the online part of the course you will need regular access to the following:

• Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points
• Internet:High speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic or cable (Dial-up access will be significantly slower and is not recommended)
• Windows : Operating system - Windows XP or Vista 7 or above. Internet Browser - Internet Explorer 7 or higher or the latest version of Google Chrome
• MAC : Operating system: OS X 10.4 or later. Internet Browser - latest version of Google Chrome
• Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download

Working with Children Check

In order to complete your practical component, you must hold a current "working with children check" (card) issued by the relevant government department in the state or territory in which you will undertake this course.

First Aid Certificate

SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness has a mandatory pre-requisites of holding a valid First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 Provide first aid) before commencement. This qualification needs to be completed through an external third party, and the cost of this external training is not included in any of your course fees. The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers has an agreement in place with Red Cross Australia (RTO 3605) which provides First aid Training to AIPT students at a reduced price. Red Cross Australia is an independent third party training provider. AIPT acknowledges this is not the only Third Party Provider able to deliver accredited First Aid Training and students are encouraged to find the right provider for them.

Areas of study

In this fitness course, the units of competency you may study include:

• SISFFIT019 - Incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming
• SISFFIT018 - Promote functional movement capacity
• SISFFIT015 - Collaborate with medical and allied health professionals in a fitness context
• SISFFIT025 - Recognise the dangers of providing nutrition advice to clients
• SISFFIT026 - Support healthy eating through the Eat for Health Program
• SISFFIT016 - Provide motivation to positively influence exercise behaviour
• SISXRES001 - Conduct sustainable work practices in open spaces
• SISFFIT021 - Instruct personal training programs
• SISFFIT023 - Instruct group personal training programs
• SISFFIT017 - Instruct long-term exercise programs
• SISFFIT020 - Instruct exercise programs for body composition goals
• SISSSTC301A - Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
• SISSSTC402A - Develop strength and conditioning programs
• SISFFIT012 - Instruct movement programs to children aged 5-12 years
• SISFFIT013 - Instruct exercise to young people aged 13-17 years
• BSBSMB401 - Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
• BSBSMB404 - Undertake small business planning
• BSBSMB403 - Market the small business
• BSBSMB405 - Monitor and manage small business operations
• SISXCCS003 - Address Client Needs

Why study with Australian Institute of Personal Trainers?

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 straightforward 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.

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.