Complete Personal Trainer.

The completion time for the SIS40221 - Certificate IV in Fitness online course is self-paced, so it depends on how much time you can dedicate to your studies. However, we offer fast assessment marking and live virtual support to assist you along the way.

If you wish to complete the course more quickly, we recommend enrolling in our Fitness+ program, which offers unlimited phone support from a Personal Assessor and a Vast Certified Mentor for practical assessments that require a mentor.

Yes, the Complete Personal Trainer course is suitable for individuals who haven't studied since high school. No prior learning or experience is required to enrol in this course. With the support of our in-house assessors and state-of-the-art online learning portal, all students have the resources they need to be successful, regardless of their education or experience level.

No, you do not need to be in top physical condition to enrol in the Complete Personal Trainer course. The course is designed to educate individuals on the latest health and fitness information and techniques, regardless of their current fitness level. All you need is a passion for learning and a desire to improve your own health and the health of your clients. Whether you're just starting out on your fitness journey or already have experience, our course is designed to meet your needs.

Yes, an older student can study the Complete Personal Training course. The student's age will not limit their ability to enrol in the SIS30321 - Certificate III in Fitness course, which forms the dual certificate's first component. The course welcomes students as young as 16, and there is no upper age limit. The student body is diverse, ranging from young adults to adults in their 60s, which provides valuable experience for students working with clients of different ages, backgrounds, abilities, and exercise preferences.

It's worth mentioning that many gyms and personal training studios actively seek experienced Personal Trainers in the older age bracket, as the over-60 population is the fastest-growing segment in the fitness market and may feel more comfortable with instructors who have a wealth of life experience.

No, enrolling in the Complete Personal Trainer course is not limited to students seeking employment in the fitness industry. The course is designed for individuals with a wide range of goals and motivations, whether the student is looking to take their own training to the next level, achieve a specific sporting goal, or help their family improve their health.

However, it's worth noting that many students who initially enrol for personal development fall in love with the subject and pursue a career in the fitness industry.

GYM INSTRUCTOR

Providing client assessments, technique correction, handle various customer enquiries and develop and demonstrate programs.

GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR

Delivering freestyle, pre-choreographed or circuit style exercise sessions designed for participation by a group of clients with a mix of ages and fitness levels.

- Work as a Group Fitness Trainer at F45, BFT, REVL, HIIT, Fitstop or Airlocker.

- Teach group fitness classes at your local gym in Bodyattack, Bodybalance, Bodypump, RPM, Les Mills core or the high-intensity Les Mills GRIT.

PERSONAL TRAINER
The SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness will allow you to expand your fitness industry career further. With roles such as Personal Trainer, Outdoor Bootcamp Trainer, Online Personal Trainer, Contract Personal Trainer in a Health Club, Studio Owner and PT Manager.

A super simple list…

• A passion for fitness and health.
• Computer/laptop and basic computer skills.
• Internet access and basic internet researching skills.
• Access to a video recording device or smartphone with video recording capabilities.
• Access to a Fitness Facility or ‘gym/studio’ like environment for ‘some’ practical activities.
• Access to a qualified mentor for ‘some’ practical activities.
• It is recommended that students be over the age of 18 years old.
• Meet our enrolment acceptance criteria – including demonstrating satisfactory language, literacy and numeracy levels.

There are no pre-requisites for the Complete Personal Trainer course.

SIS30321 - Certificate III in Fitness

SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions
SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information
SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise
BSBOPS403 Apply business risk management processes
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
ICTWEB306 Develop web presence using social media
HLTAID011 Provide first aid (this unit must be completed through an external provider, in which a Direct Credit is then provided to students. VFA recommends St Johns Ambulance to complete your First Aid Certificate).

*SISXIND009 - Respond to interpersonal conflict
*SISFFIT033 - Complete client fitness assessments

*The units of competency indicated above are blended with other units of competencies within this course; this means that students will not see these units within their learning portal. Once students have successfully completed all units within this course, these units will appear on the student’s official Statement of Attainment.

SIS40221 - Certificate IV in Fitness

SISFFIT034 Assess client movement and provide exercise advice
SISFFIT043 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals
SISFFIT044 Develop & instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients
SISFFIT045 Develop & instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients
SISFFIT049 Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction
SISFFIT050 Support exercise behaviour change
SISFFIT051 Establish & maintain professional practice for fitness instruction
SISFFIT053 Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients
SISXCAI009 Instruct strength & conditioning techniques
BSBESB404 Market new business ventures
BSBESB401 Research & develop business plans
*CHCCOM006 Establish & manage client relationships
*SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions
*SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise
*SISFFIT040 Develop & instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
**SISFFIT041 Develop personalised exercise programs
**SISFFIT042 Instruct personalised exercise sessions

*These units come directly out of the SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness; students will receive a direct Credit Transfer (CT) for these units when they are enrolled into the SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness (a CT can only be applied upon successful completion of these units).

**These units of competency indicated above are blended with other units of competencies within this course; this means that students will not see these units within their learning portal. Once students have successfully completed all units within this course, these units will appear on the student’s official Statement of Attainment.

Approximately 40 hours of practical assessments need to be completed with the student's Mentor. These practical assessment hours include both direct and indirect supervision.

Direct supervision is one-to-one supervision provided by an experienced Fitness Professional while the student participates in the requirements for the course.

Indirect supervision occurs when the student is within the vicinity of an experienced Fitness Professional, allowing the Mentor to work while still providing supervision for some of the required tasks.

Once you have completed the SIS30321 - Certificate III in Fitness you can study the SIS40221 - Certificate IV in Fitness. Upon graduation from Certificate IV in Fitness you will be a qualified Personal Trainer.

Personal Trainers can become a member of AUSactive and register with The International Confederation of Registers of Exercise Professionals (ICREPs). ICREPS is an international partnership between registration bodies worldwide that register exercise professionals.

This allows you to operate as a Personal Trainer in countries such as  Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Poland, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Spain and America. 

*HLTAID011– Provide first aid must be completed externally with another training organisation selected by you (the student). You will incur additional costs to complete the First Aid qualification requirements.

Once you have completed the required unit with an external provider, you can supply a copy of the qualification to VFA to obtain a ‘credit’ for the unit. The HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid Certificate must be completed in order for you to begin the SIS40221 - Certificate IV in Fitness.

We recommend training with St John's Ambulance Australia to meet the First Aid requirements.

For the unit of competency SISFFIT045 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients contained in SIS40221 - Certificate IV in Fitness, a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is a mandatory requirement. 

A WWCC must be obtained before completing any practical tasks within this unit of competency. Students who are required to obtain/hold a WWCC will be required to upload their WWC evidence into the VFA learning portal to access the practical component of the necessary unit of competency.

The WWCC must be relevant to the State or Territory you reside in within Australia. Depending on location and State or Territory, you may incur additional costs to complete the First WWCC qualification requirements.