SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness.

The completion time for the SIS30321 - Certificate III in Fitness online course is self-paced, depending 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+ course, which offers unlimited phone support from a Personal Assessor and a Vast Certified Mentor for practical assessments that require a mentor.

Yes, the SIS30321 - Certificate III in Fitness course suits 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, you will have the resources you need to be successful, regardless of your education or experience level.

No, you do not need to be in top physical condition to enrol in the SIS30321 - Certificate III in Fitness course. This program educates you on the latest health and fitness information and techniques, regardless of your 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 to become a Group Fitness Coach, Group Exercise Instructor or Gym Instructor. The student's age will not limit their ability to enrol in the SIS30321 - Certificate III in Fitness course. The course welcomes students as young as 16, with 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 Fitness Instructors 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 SIS30321 - Certificate III in Fitness course is not limited to students seeking employment in the fitness industry. The program 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.

Upon completion of the SIS30321 - Certificate III in Fitness, you can pursue a career as a Gym Instructor or a Group Exercise Instructor.

As a Gym Instructor, you will be responsible for client assessments, technique correction, handling customer inquiries, and developing and demonstrating fitness programs.

As a Group Exercise Instructor, you will lead freestyle, pre-choreographed, or circuit-style exercise sessions for a group of clients with varying ages and fitness levels.

You can also work as a Group Fitness Trainer at places such as F45, Bodyfit Training, REVL, Fitstop, or Airlocker, or teach group fitness classes at local gyms, such as Bodyattack, Bodybalance, Bodypump, RPM, Les Mills Core, or Les Mills GRIT.

• 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.

There are no pre-requisites for the 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.

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.

After completing the SIS30321 - Certificate III in Fitness, you can continue your studies with the SIS40221 - Certificate IV in Fitness. Upon graduation from the Certificate IV in Fitness, you will become a qualified Personal Trainer. As a Personal Trainer, you can join AUSactive and register with The International Confederation of Registers of Exercise Professionals (ICREPs), an international partnership of registration bodies worldwide that register exercise professionals. This allows you to work 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.

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