SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness.

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 SIS40221 - Certificate IV in Fitness 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 SIS40221 - Certificate IV in Fitness 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 for the Personal Training Certificate. The student's age will not limit their ability to enrol in the SIS40221 - Certificate IV in Fitness course. 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 SIS40221 - Certificate IV in Fitness 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.

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
• PT Manager

• A passion for fitness and health
• A computer or laptop and basic computer skills
• Internet access and basic Internet research skills
• Access to a video recording device or smartphone with video recording capabilities
• Access to a fitness facility or gym/studio 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
• Meeting the enrolment acceptance criteria, including demonstrating satisfactory language, literacy, and numeracy levels.

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold current First Aid Certificate and have been recognised as competent in the below nationally recognised units.

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation

SISFFIT033 Complete fitness assessments

SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions

SISFFIT036 Instruct 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

HLTAID011 Provide first aid (this unit must be completed through an external provider, in which direct credit is then provided to students. VFA recommends St Johns Ambulance to complete your First Aid Certificates).

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 24 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.

You will be a qualified Personal Trainer upon graduation from Certificate IV in Fitness.

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 be 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.