Course Details
| Cost: | $1695.00 per participant
An initial deposit of $565.00 is required to secure enrolment with a further 2 instalments of the same amount to follow.
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| Duration: | The Certificate III in Fitness must be completed within 2 years.
This course offers a maximum of 100 SACE points and requires 703 nominal hours.
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| Assessment: | Face- to- Face Courses
Students will be required to attend 1 face-to-face course - Provide First Aid. Information on this course will be provided on enrolment.
Self-Paced Units
Students will be required to complete 15 self-paced units. Assessment workbooks and resources will be provided for each unit to assist with their studies.
Field Experience
A minimum of 30 hours of practical work experience will be required for successful completion of this course. It is the students responsibility to make arrangements for workplace experience hours under the supervision of a nominated mentor. Mentors must meet the following criteria:
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Certificate IV in Fitness
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Registered with Fitness Australia
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More than 18 months experience in the Health and Fitness Industry
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Current Provide First Aid qualification
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| Prerequisites: | Fitness Student Insurance
Prior to commencing Field Experience, Fitness Students Insurance will be required. This insurance can be obtained by going to http://fitness.org.au and applying online. This insurance covers you for up to 12 months while you study and is FREE.
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| Course Accreditation: | This course is nationally recognised and meets all AQTF requirements.
Candidates can complete the course at 16 years of age.
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Completion of the Certificate III in Fitness qualification provides career pathways to work as an instructor providing exercise instruction for group, aqua or gym programs.
The Certificate III in Fitness SIS30315 incorporates the following Units of Competence:
Core Units
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SISFFIT001 Provide health screening and fitness orientation
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SISFFIT002 Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations
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SISFFIT003 Instruct fitness programs
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SISFFIT004 Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming
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SISFFIT005 Provide healthy eating information
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SISFFIT014 Instruct exercise to older clients
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SISXCCS001 Provide quality service
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SISXFAC001 Maintain equipment for activities
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SISXIND001 Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments
Elective Units
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BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes
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HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
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HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
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SISFFIT007 Instruct group exercise sessions
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SISFFIT011 Instruct approved community fitness programs
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SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals
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SISXCAI006 Facilitate groups
