SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness

Course overview

This qualification prepares individuals to work as group and gym fitness instructors. You will develop the skills to plan and deliver group exercise sessions and create gym-based programs for individuals, where personalised instruction and ongoing client monitoring are limited.

You will work in predictable environments under general supervision, using discretion and judgement to address routine issues within established organisational policies and procedures.

This qualification provides a pathway to employment in fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure or community centres. Skills are applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Course features

• 15 units in total (11 core + 4 electives)
• 4 terms per year – flexible intakes
• 1 year duration (40 learning weeks + 12 weeks holiday)
• 20 hours/week face‑to‑face plus online and self learning

Minimum Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for SMIC courses are:

• Be over the age of 18
• Have successfully completed schooling certificate equivalent to the level of the Australian Higher School Certificate
• Intermediate level of computer skills and provide your own laptop and/or tablet that is compatible with Australian power voltage requirements for use in class
• Verified evidence of IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent

Career opportunities

• Fitness Instructor
• Gym Instructor
• Personal Trainer
• Group Exercise Instructor
• Fitness Program Coordinator

What you will study

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Core units (11)

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit of competency
BSBOPS304	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBPEF301	Organise personal work priorities
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
SISFFIT032	Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
SISFFIT033	Complete client 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

Elective units (4)

Elective units of competency

Unit code	Unit of competency
BSBWHS332X	Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
SISFFIT034	Assess client movement and provide exercise advice
SISXFAC006	Maintain activity equipment

Course fees

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SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness
Fees in Australian dollars (AUD) · International and domestic students

Enrolment fee Non-refundable

$200

Tuition fee

$12,000

Materials fee

$500

Total course fees

$12,700

Other fees may apply. Payment information and other fees · Refund & cancellation · Academic calendar

How to apply

Use the application guide to explore the steps, prepare your checklist and continue to the school’s existing application form. You can also make a general enquiry.