SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness

Course overview

This qualification prepares individuals to work as personal trainers. You will develop the skills to design, deliver and review personalised exercise programs for generally healthy and low-risk clients, to achieve specific fitness goals. Clients with higher health risks are referred to medical or allied health professionals.

You will work independently in a range of environments, using judgement and initiative to respond to both routine and unpredictable situations. You will also develop communication skills to work effectively with clients and, where required, with other health professionals.

This qualification provides a pathway to employment as a personal trainer in fitness facilities, gyms, leisure or community centres, as well as delivering services in client homes, workplaces, outdoor settings, or online.

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

• 17 units in total (10 core + 7 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

• Gym Instructor
• Fitness center assistant
• Personal Trainer
• Wellness Coach
• Group Fitness Instructor

What you will study

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Core units (10)

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit of competency
CHCCOM006	Establish and manage client relationships
SISFFIT041	Develop personalised exercise programs
SISFFIT042	Instruct personalised exercise sessions
SISFFIT043	Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals
SISFFIT044	Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients
SISFFIT045	Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients
SISFFIT049	Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction
SISFFIT050	Support exercise behaviour change
SISFFIT051	Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction
SISFFIT053	Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients

Elective units (7)

Elective units of competency

Unit code	Unit of competency
SISFFIT034	Assess client movement and provide exercise advice
SISFFIT046	Plan and instruct online exercise sessions
SISXCAI009	Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
SISXCAI010	Develop strength and conditioning programs
BSBESB401	Research and develop business plans
BSBESB404	Market new business ventures
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people

Course fees

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SIS40221 Certificate IV 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

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