Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer.
Study the Fast Track Personal Trainer + Complete Nutritionist course. The Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course is the perfect program for anyone looking to kickstart their Personal Training and Nutrition career.
Fast Track Personal Trainer course with a specialisation in nutrition.
This program will provide you with the knowledge and skills to excel in the fitness industry and become the Ultimate Personal Trainer.
Our comprehensive course teaches you how to properly assess your clients and create evidence-based, results-inducing programs for fat loss, hypertrophy, strength, and performance. Additionally, you’ll learn how to prescribe dietary advice for clients of all ages, goals, and training experiences.
But we don’t stop there – our Ultimate Fast Track course also teaches you how to effectively set up your personal training or gym business. You’ll learn systems and methods in marketing, sales, and retention designed to help turn your passion for fitness into a profitable career.
Don’t settle for an ordinary career in personal training – become the Ultimate Personal Trainer with a specialisation in nutrition with Vast Fitness Academy’s Ultimate Fast Track course.
Enrol today and gain the competitive edge you need to succeed.
Career Outcome
Personal Trainer
Nationally Recognised Nutritionist
Study Mode
Online and self paced
Study Duration
Up to 19 months from enrolment date
What does the course cover?
Are you ready to take your personal training career to the next level? Look no further than our Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course. This comprehensive course covers essential personal training skills such as pre-exercise screening, fitness assessments, and exercise program development. It also includes an in-depth nutrition education through the 11046NAT – Certificate IV in Nutrition Complete Nutritionist course.
This course will teach you how to enhance your clients’ physical fitness as a Personal Trainer and improve their overall health and wellness through a specialised understanding of Nutrition. You’ll learn to understand the role of macronutrients and micronutrients in the body, how to establish positive digestive health, and how to develop tailored nutrition plans for each client. You will also learn how to analyse and compare various supplements and ingredients, and this knowledge will allow you to select the most suitable supplements for your clients to reach their goals.
Additionally, as a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist, you’ll learn how to identify and address the psychological and emotional aspects of a client’s eating habits and how to communicate to help them achieve their goals effectively. The course will help you understand the impact of stress, motivation and performance anxiety on a client’s nutrition and how to implement various psychological approaches to enhance their performance.
The Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to work with clients holistically as both a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist, addressing their physical and nutritional needs. You’ll be able to help your clients reach their fitness goals and improve their overall health and wellbeing.
Get started as the Ultimate Personal Trainer.
Course Delivery.
With Vast Fitness Academy, you have the flexibility to study the Ultimate Fast Track Personal Training course at your own pace, tailoring the experience to fit your lifestyle.
Our online Personal Trainer and Nutritionist course design enables you to expedite your studies and complete fewer theory assessments, case studies, and practical tasks without sacrificing the quality of your education. We strive to make learning more efficient and effective, ensuring you acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the health and fitness industry.
Furthermore, pairing you with Personal Assessors enhances our innovative course design. Upon joining Vast, you’ll be assigned dedicated Personal Assessors. These highly qualified fitness and nutrition professionals boast extensive industry experience and are prepared to offer support and guidance throughout your journey.
Beyond email assistance and direct messaging, we also provide Live Virtual Support through Zoom, enabling you to connect with our Assessors and receive answers to your questions. This helps you maintain momentum and progress swiftly in your studies.
We deliver the course through a combination of theoretical and practical elements.
Theoretical Element.
Our state-of-the-art online learning portal delivers the theoretical element of this course.
We design the course to be interactive and engaging, including various assessments, such as true-false, fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, and short-answer responses. We also use case studies and short scenarios to build your knowledge before moving on to the practical requirements.
Practical Element.
Complete Nutritionist
You will have the opportunity to dive into hands-on, practical learning without ever having to leave your home. All practical elements of the nutritionist course are completed 100% online, eliminating the need for any in-person work placement.
You will conduct a variety of case study-based practical tasks, simulating consultations with friends and family as mock clients, giving you a realistic and practical understanding of how to work with clients and their specific goals. Effective consultations will ensure you have the communication skills to cater to a client’s needs while understanding the many variables in their routines and training schedules.
Fast Track Personal Trainer
The practical component of the personal trainer course will include a combination of tasks that can be completed at home and within a fitness facility. The tasks completed in a fitness facility will require a Mentor to supply third-party evidence by signing forms and providing direct and indirect supervision.
Practical elements of your online fitness course can be undertaken in one of two ways:
The Fitness+ program is our premium course offering that accelerates your progression through the course and offers unrivalled levels of support.
You will be supplied with a Vast Certified Mentor as part of the Fitness+ program. The Vast Certified Mentor will mentor you inside their fitness facility for the practical components of your course that require a mentor.
No work placement required.
After completing the practical component of the course you are not required to complete additional work experience or shadow industry professionals.
If you already know a Personal Trainer, you can choose them as your Mentor to guide you through the practical components of your course.
Alternatively, you can be supplied with a Vast Certified Mentor as part of the Fitness+ program. The Vast Certified Mentor will mentor you inside their fitness facility for the practical components of your course that require a mentor.
No work placement required.
After completing the practical component of the course you are not required to complete additional work experience or shadow industry professionals.
Enhance your Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer study experience with the Fitness+ program.
The Fitness+ program is our premium course offering that accelerates your progression through your course and offers unrivalled levels of support.
Fitness+ benefits.
- Vast Certified Mentor supplied
- Industry Ready PT Course (valued at $2000)
- Unlimited phone support
- Personal Assessor
- Masterclass webinars
- Accountability & goal setting strategies
- Increased career opportunities
Vast Certified Mentor Supplied
Fitness+ program students are linked directly to a Vast Certified Mentor. Every Vast Certified Mentor is equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to assist you with the practical task components of the course.
Industry Ready Personal Trainer Program
Receive our Industry Ready PT course FREE (valued at $2000). Written by our industry expert with insights from Vast Fitness Academy Fitness Assessors, this course will leave you confident and ready to start your own business. Completion of this course will also provide 7 CEC points with AUSActive.
Unlimited Phone Support
To assist you in completing the course confidently and efficiently, you will receive unlimited Assessor support calls for the duration of your studies. Regular check-ins with your Assessor increase accountability and help implement direction and routine.
Personal Assessor
Having your own Personal Assessor means you will always have someone on your side. Your Personal Assessor is an industry expert committed to ensuring you receive support through every step of your learning journey.
Masterclass Webinars
Experience customised webinars led by our Assessment Team, including special guest appearances and benefits available only to Fitness+ Program students. Our team will provide the industry knowledge you need to stay a step ahead of your competitors.
Every time you complete a practical task within the gym, you showcase your skills to future employers. Working with a certified Vast Fitness Academy Mentor will help create contacts within the facility that may lead to career opportunities or the chance to work in-house as a sub-contractor.
Increases Career Opportunities
With the help of enhanced assessor support and your Mentor, you will have the opportunity to receive industry-relevant insights. Exposure to the industry can help ease the transition from student to a fitness professional.
Pricing and inclusions for the Fitness+ program are outlined in the Course Pricing & Payment Options section below.
We take immense pride in collaborating with a diverse network of independent fitness centres and leading gym brands across Australia as part of our exclusive Fitness+ program. This ensures that we have a Vast Certified Mentor ready to assist you with the practical task components of your fitness qualification, regardless of location.
Should you live in a remote location, it is advised that you contact a Vast Fitness Academy Careers Advisor to discuss our Vast Certified Mentor options.
Search for a Vast Certified Mentor here.
As a Vast Fitness Academy Fitness+ student, you will be paired with an available Mentor when the relevant theory components have been completed and reviewed by your Personal Assessor.
Once your Personal Assessor has ensured the relevant theory work has been completed, you will be connected with a Vast Certified Mentor to accelerate the online fitness course's practical assessment components that require indirect and direct observation.
Complete Nutritionist units.
When aiming to advance in a career as a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist, choosing a Nationally Accredited nutrition course that provides you with the expertise to excel is vital.
The Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course presents an unparalleled opportunity to become a Nationally Recognised Nutritionist without attending university. The nutrition component of this course includes 11 out of 14 units specifically crafted to address topics that were once only accessible through university education. These distinctive units are not found in any other course throughout Australia, making this program truly exceptional.
Based on foundational anatomy and physiology principles, the student will learn how the body works in order to understand how food works within the body. The student will gain a comprehensive understanding on the structure and function of each human body system so to recognise the health status of their clients.
Based on foundational anatomy and physiology principles, the student will learn how the body works to understand how food works within the body. The student will understand the structure and function of each human body system to recognise their clients’ health status.
This unit starts at the very beginning regarding nutrients as a whole. It explains the six essential nutrients, what they are, how they can be categorised into macro and micronutrients, where they are found, how they are processed and utilised within the body, and in what quantities they are recommended. From this, the student will clearly understand the various nutrient deficiencies that can arise, their signs and symptoms, and the extent to which they can help clients whilst remaining within their scope of practice.
This unit allows the student to apply the foundational nutrition principles learnt to create customised meal plans for five (5) case study clients with varying needs and goals. The student will be taken through a step-by-step process of developing meal plans, including analysing the client’s current nutritional intake, calculating their recommended nutritional requirements, and comparing the two to determine where change is needed. The student will also learn what is needed to make flexible nutritional recommendations should the client not wish to follow a structured meal plan.
This unit outlines why having a thorough understanding of digestive health is essential for successful practice and client success. The student will gain a comprehensive understanding of the physiology of the digestive system, the organs involved in digestion, the importance of fibre and having a healthy gut microbiome, bowel transit time and pH levels. The student will also be able to identify factors that negatively impact the digestive system and when it is not functioning as it should.
This unit covers basic psychological and behaviour management principles to provide the student with skills to foster positive change within the life of their clients. The student will understand the many facets of behavioural change and what is needed to see it done successfully. This unit also covers the science of how food and nutrients impact behaviour and emotions by learning exactly how specific nutrients can improve or worsen a client’s mental health.
Throughout this unit and the whole Certificate IV in Nutrition, the student will learn the ‘food first’ approach, where it is encouraged to always look at the client’s diet first, incorporating more whole foods before turning to supplements. However, there will be some instances where clients will require supplementation – even with a food-first approach; as such, this unit teaches the student how to decipher the supplement market and make safe and suitable recommendations.
This unit builds on nutrition principles introduced in earlier units in the course; however, it provides further education on tailoring nutrition principles and strategies to support clients participating in regular physical activity. The student will learn how to manipulate a physically active client’s diet depending on their activity level. The student will also learn the importance of having a robust network of support personnel to support their client.
This unit allows the student to build on information related to nutrition for physically active clients provided in the previous unit. The student will understand how to cater to different sporting, physique, training, and timing requirements to ensure their athlete has the best chance of reaching peak performance. The student will then design a meal plan for an athlete of their choice.
This unit introduces the student to the world of sports psychology. The principles of sports psychology may assist clients in reaching peak performance. Mental rehearsal, visualisation, guided imagery, motivation, arousal, and aggression are all explored throughout this unit.
With its foundations set in counselling strategies and principles, this unit focuses on the initial stages of conducting a consultation, such as gathering sufficient client information, implementing various counselling techniques and how to foster healthy relationships with clients. This unit equips the student to take a structured approach to consultations and implement effective communication techniques. The student will also learn the exact parameters to which they assist a client within the counselling context.
Following on from the previous unit, which focused on the initial stages of the consultation, this unit then dives straight into the heart of consultation, where the student will learn the required skills to successfully sculpt their client’s goals into something that can be realistically achieved based on a client’s strengths. The student will also learn several decision-making models they can implement with clients to determine the best course of action.
This unit equips the student to take a holistic approach to addressing their client’s nutritional concerns by providing a comprehensive understanding of each wellbeing domain, including physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive.
Nutrition Council Australia.
Nutrition Council Australia (NCA) is a collaborative industry association that promotes positive nutritional information and healthy lifestyle practices within Australia.
NCA has developed the nationally recognised and accredited 11046NAT – Certificate IV in Nutrition qualification and the associated Scope of Practice and Risk Stratification Screening Tool.
Vast Fitness Academy is the current authorised Registered Training Organisation responsible for delivering this qualification.
Nationally Recognised Nutritionist.
A Nationally Recognised Nutritionists (NRN) is qualified to provide detailed nutritional advice and meal planning support to clients in support of their unique needs and goals.
Nationally Recognised Nutritionists are frontline advisory staff who work with clients that are otherwise 'healthy' yet are looking to improve their health and wellbeing through a positive approach to nutrition. Nationally Recognised Nutritionists work in gyms, sporting clubs, supplement stores, and as independent health and wellness coaches across Australia, to make evidence-based nutritional advice readily accessible for the community.
In order to become a Nationally Recognised Nutritionist, students must complete the 11146NAT - Certificate IV in Nutrition qualification.
This qualification provides detailed knowledge for a thorough understanding of nutritional theory and comprehensive training on the analysis of client needs for the provision of accurate nutrition advice.
A Nationally Recognised Nutritionist can work with clients to identify their specific needs and goals and provide them with detailed nutritional advice, and tailored meal plans to assist the client in achieving those needs and goals.
Whether a client aims to lose weight, improve their general health, enhance immunity, reduce stress, or improve their physical performance, a Nationally Recognised Nutritionist has the skills and knowledge to help a client achieve their goals.
Those who who wish to register with Nutrition Council Australia and operate as a Nationally Recognised Nutritionist (NRN’s) and work directly with clients within the limitations of the NCA endorsed Scope of Practice, are required to have Professional Indemnity and Public Liability and Products insurance.
A Nutritionist provides advice and counselling in relation to diet, food, and nutrition. Most clients will take on this advice and achieve great results. However, there is always a chance that a client may experience an unforeseen reaction to the advice or misinterpret part of the plan, which could lead to them holding the Nutritionist legally liable and ask for payment for damages. For example, the Nutritionist may have meticulously researched an eating plan for a client but a previously undiagnosed allergy to a food type activates an allergic reaction.
Professional Indemnity insurance is intended to help protect the Nutritionist if something goes wrong whilst providing professional services to the client. For example, a third party alleging that the Nutritionist has been negligent in performing services or giving advice, and as a result, they have suffered injury or financial loss.
Aon is the approved insurance broker for Nutrition Council Australia, and can provide graduates with insurance cover, risk advice and claims support.
The Aon Health Combined Professional Indemnity and Public and Products Liability insurance for Nutritionists includes:
– Flexible Professional Indemnity cover limits
– Unlimited retroactive date
– Run off cover
– 2 hours complimentary legal advice per policy, annually.
Learn more about the AON insurance policy and cover here
Course FAQs.
What is the difference between the nutrition component of this course and non-accredited nutrition courses?
Frequently asked by students, the distinction between 11046NAT - Certificate IV in Nutrition and other courses on the market is significant, as it offers superior educational value and career outcomes. When comparing the units of competency within the courses and ANZSCO Identifier (a code classifying occupations for which a student would qualify upon completing a training contract), the advantages become clear.
Upon graduating from 11046NAT - Certificate IV in Nutrition, students receive the ANZSCO Code 251112 | Classification Value Nutritionist. Other Nationally Accredited Training providers offer courses with career outcomes such as Health Promotion Officer or Weight Loss Consultant, and in some cases, the courses may be non-accredited. Choosing a non-accredited course could adversely impact students' career goals and leave them without the necessary education and insurance.
Designed by the Nutrition Council Australia, the 11046NAT - Certificate IV in Nutrition aims to bridge the training gap in the Australian nutrition landscape below university level. Nine of the fourteen units within this course focus on areas previously unavailable to students without attending university. These exclusive units are not found in any other course in Australia.
By concentrating solely on nutrition knowledge and skills, unrelated units that do not pertain to nutrition or client interactions have been eliminated. This focused approach ensures a comprehensive nutrition education, enabling students to work with diverse clients with varying goals, such as promoting healthier food relationships, achieving body composition targets, or improving athletic performance.
Students should carefully examine the course units breakdown to gain a clear understanding of the well-rounded nutrition education offered by VFA.
It is crucial to remember that the knowledge acquired is far more valuable than any title earned upon completion. When evaluating any course, prioritise understanding the units contained. The 11046NAT - Certificate IV in Nutrition is Australia's only Nationally Accredited and recognised Certificate IV, qualifying graduates as Nationally Recognised Nutritionists with the Nutrition Council Australia.
For those not seeking to use the nutrition course for their career, non-accredited options on the short courses page offer more affordable personal development opportunities.
How long does is take to complete the personal trainer and nutritionist study online?
The completion time for the Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course is self-paced, so it depends on how much time students can dedicate to their studies. However, we offer rapid assessment marking and live virtual support to assist.
Students will have up to 19 months to complete their personal trainer and nutritionist studies, which are detailed below.
Fast Track Entry Units | 7 months
Fast Track Personal Trainer Units (SIS40221 - Certificate IV in Fitness) | 12 months
The Fast Track Personal Trainer Units (SIS40221 - Certificate IV in Fitness) will commence after the successful completion of the Fast Track Entry Units, in which the 12 months of study time for the SIS40221 - Certificate IV in Fitness begins.
11046NAT – Certificate IV in Nutrition Units | 18 months
The timeframe for the 11046NAT - Certificate IV in Nutrition begins immediately upon enrolment. The Complete Nutritionist course is completed simultaneously with the Fast Track Personal Trainer course.
When enrolled in the Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course, additional time has been factored in to accommodate two courses running simultaneously (this offer is only available for packed courses and not for single course offerings).
Students are required to speak with the enrolments team to upgrade from the online only to the Fitness+ upgrade for the Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course.
Is this course suitable for someone who has studied since high school?
Yes, the Ultimate Fast Track 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.
Is experience in the health and fitness space required to complete this course?
Not at all. The Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course is an entry-level course and a stand-alone qualification. Whether a student is adding to an existing skill set or starting a new one, we have no expectation of prior learning in the area.
The Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course allows you to be fully qualified and work in all areas of the health and fitness industry. This includes working as an insured Nutritionist, Health & Wellness Coach, Group Fitness Personal Trainer, Online Personal Trainer and One-One Personal Trainer.
You will learn cutting-edge lifestyle, nutrition, training, and business techniques that will set you apart from your colleagues. You will learn how to properly assess your clients and create evidence-based, results-inducing programs for fat loss, hypertrophy, strength, and performance. You will also learn how to prescribe dietary advice for clients of all ages, goals, and training experiences.
Additionally, you will learn how to effectively set up your personal trainer and nutritionist business with systems and methods in marketing, sales, and retention designed to help turn your passion into a profitable career.
Is there work placement requirements for the Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course?
Work placement is not required when completing the Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course.
The practical component of the fitness course will include a combination of tasks that can be completed at home and within a fitness facility. The tasks completed in a fitness facility will require a Mentor to supply third-party evidence by signing forms and providing direct and indirect supervision.
The practical assessments in the nutrition component of the course can be completed at home with a friend or family member and can be submitted in a video format to our student portal. The majority of practical tasks are case study based and follow the same clients through various changes and stages in their journey.
These case studies were designed to provide as much real-life experience via online delivery. Only a few units require students to find people in their life who can be their ‘clients’. Students are not required to find real paying clients, they can use friends and family when completing the practical assessments.
What are the career opportunities following completion of the Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course?
Upon completion you will be a qualified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist which will open up many career pathways for you:
- Sport Nutrition Coach
- Health and Wellness Coach
- Functional Nutrition Consultant
- Recipe Developer
- Personal Trainer
- Food Blogger or Content Creator
- Corporate Wellness Coach
- Hospitality Consultant
- Online Store Owner
- Market Stall Holder
- Health food store or supplement store retailer
Can a graduate start their own nutrition business upon completion of this course?
Most graduates choose to start their own consultation business within this field, so they aren’t restricted in who they consult. Many graduates will also work at local allied health facilities, gyms and other complementary fields. Most businesses like this have rooms available to rent to mutually benefit both parties.
Ensuring graduates have the correct insurance policy cover is critical in business. Nutrition Council Australia has created an Allied Health Professional Indemnity / Public Liability insurance policy with AON Insurance. This insurance allows graduates to legally practise as Nutritionists under the Nutrition Council Australia Scope of Practice in their Nutritionist business.
For further information regarding this policy follow the below link.
What are the course requirements for the Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course?
- 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.
What are the entry requirements for the Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course?
Individuals must be over 16 years of age when enrolling in the Fast Track Personal Trainer course. If an individual is under 18 years of age, an entry assessment will be conducted to determine suitability.
Individuals must be over 17 years of age when enrolling in the 11046NAT – Certificate IV in Nutrition. If an individual is under 18 years of age, an entry assessment will be conducted to determine suitability. It is recommended that individuals are over 18 years of age when enrolling in the 11046NAT – Certificate IV in Nutrition.
What units of competency are included in this course?
FAST TRACK PERSONAL TRAINER ENTRY 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 Certificate).
*The unit of competency indicated above is blended with other units of competencies within this course; this means that students will not see this unit 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.
** The Fast Track Entry Units must be completed before you commence the Fast Track Personal Trainer Units (SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness). You cannot begin your SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness until a Statement of Attainment is provided for your entry units.
FAST TRACK PERSONAL TRAINER UNITS (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 program 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.
11046NAT - CERTIFICATE IV IN NUTRITION
CORE UNITS
NAT11046001 Promote the concepts of health and wellbeing in relation to nutrition
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
NAT11046002 Apply the fundamentals of nutrition to meet a client’s dietary needs
NAT11046003 Design a nutritional plan for an individual
NAT11046004 Assist in establishing positive digestive health
NAT11046005 Analyse and apply principles of psychology and behaviour management
NAT11046006 Advise customers on the use of nutritional supplements and ergogenic aids
ELECTIVE UNITS
SPORTS NUTRITION COACH
NAT11046007 Provide nutrition information to clients for exercise-related goals
NAT11046008 Design a diet to assist clients in achieving exercise-related goals
NAT11046009 Apply sports psychology principles in a nutritional coaching context
HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
What are the first aid requirements when studying?
*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 prior to completion of the Entry Units of the Fast Track Personal Trainer course and must be current 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.
Is a Working with Children Check required in this course?
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.
Course Pricing &
Payment Options.
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Enrolment FAQs.
Can a student pay off their payment plan quicker?
Yes, a student can add additional payments or pay off their payment plan at any time during their study period.
Can a student receive their Certificate if their course fees are not paid in full?
No, the student must pay the balance of their tuition fees before receiving their Statement of Attainment and Certificate.
Is the Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course eligible for government funding?
No, the courses contained in the Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course offered through Vast Fitness Academy are not eligible for government subsidies. However, it is classified as full-time study with Austudy. If a student believes they may be eligible for funding through Centrelink, it is recommended that they directly check their eligibility with Centrelink.
Can a student withdraw from their studies if they change their mind?
Yes, Vast Fitness Academy offers a 5-day cooling-off period from the day of enrolment. The details of this policy can be found in the Student Handbook.
Are there specific student intakes when wanting to enrol?
No, there are no set intakes when looking to study to become a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist. The course is designed for the convenience of students and offers flexible online study, allowing students to study at their own pace and on their own schedule. This is especially beneficial for busy individuals who want to pursue a new career while still working.
Can a student enrol in the Ultimate Fast Track Personal Trainer course on a student visa?
No, Vast Fitness Academy is not a CRICOS Registered Training Organisation and therefore cannot enrol international students on a student visa.
However, they may be able to enrol on an alternate visa. For more information, it is recommended that the student speak with one of the Careers Advisors.
Can a student obtain credit for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?
If a student has previously completed personal trainer and nutritionist qualifications that they believe could be credited towards their course, they can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). For more information, it is recommended that the student speak with one of the Careers Advisors.
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