SIS30321 - Certificate III in Fitness

Duration

Please refer to Course Structure below.

Location
Bundaberg and
Next intakeFebruary, 2025
Study modeOn Campus, Mixed Mode
Total units15
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Overview

Kick start your fitness journey with our invigorating SIS30321 - Certificate III in Fitness. Transform your passion for health and wellness into a dynamic career. Learn the foundations of exercise science, personal training, and group fitness instruction. Inspire others, promote active lifestyles, and make a positive impact in the lives of your clients.

This qualification reflects the role of group and gym fitness instructors. These fitness instructors may plan and deliver group exercise sessions and develop gym-based programs for individuals where the level of personalised instruction and ongoing client monitoring is limited. They work in predictable environments under general supervision. When instructing groups or interacting with clients, they use discretion and judgment to solve routine issues within the parameters of clearly defined organisational policies and procedures.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a fitness instructor in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.



This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

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Study experience

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    The teaching staff are incredibly supportive. They always answer questions promptly. They explain concepts clearly, and they make practical components challenging, but fun.

    Jan Burnett

    Certificates III and IV in Fitness

Career Opportunities

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a fitness instructor in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres. 

Structure & Availability

Mixed Mode

Duration:
Full Time DurationPart Time Duration
12 months18 months

The Unit Group enrolment sequence will depend on the month you commence your course. 

Please see the 'More Details' section of this handbook for additional information. You will find your course planner on MYCQU 


Unit Group 1

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT047Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise

Unit Group 2

Unit CodeUnit Name
BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
SISFFIT032Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
SISFFIT033Complete client fitness assessments
BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBXTW301Work in a team

Unit Group 3

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT035Plan group exercise sessions
SISFFIT036Instruct group exercise sessions

Unit Group 4

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT040Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
SISXFAC006Maintain activity equipment
SISXFAC007Maintain clean facilities

Unit Group 5

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISXEMR003Respond to emergency situations
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety

Unit Group 6

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT052Provide healthy eating information

Unit Group 7

Unit CodeUnit Name
HLTAID011Provide First Aid

STN - Start TAFE Now

Duration:
Full Time DurationPart Time Duration
12 months 18 months

The Unit Group enrolment sequence will depend on the month you commence your course. 

Please see the 'More Details' section of this handbook for additional information. You will find your course planner on MYCQU 

High School Students will need to have completed the course by October of their Grade 12 year.


Unit Group 1

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT047Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise

Unit Group 2

Unit CodeUnit Name
BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
BSBXTW301Work in a team
SISFFIT032Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
SISFFIT033Complete client fitness assessments
BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers

Unit Group 3

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT035Plan group exercise sessions
SISFFIT036Instruct group exercise sessions

Unit Group 4

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT040Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
SISXFAC006Maintain activity equipment
SISXFAC007Maintain clean facilities

Unit Group 5

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISXEMR003Respond to emergency situations
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety

Unit Group 6

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT052Provide healthy eating information

Unit Group 7

Unit CodeUnit Name
HLTAID011Provide First Aid

Traineeship Course Structure

Duration:
Full Time DurationPart Time Duration
12 months18 months

Trainees must complete the course prior to their traineeship contract end date. 

The Unit Group enrolment sequence will depend on the month you commence your course. 

Please see the 'More Details' section of this handbook for additional information. You will find your course planner on MYCQU.  

 


Unit Group 1

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT047Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise

Unit Group 2

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT032Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
SISFFIT033Complete client fitness assessments
BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
BSBXTW301Work in a team

Unit Group 3

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT036Instruct group exercise sessions
SISFFIT035Plan group exercise sessions

Unit Group 4

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT040Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
SISXFAC006Maintain activity equipment
SISXFAC007Maintain clean facilities

Unit Group 5

Unit CodeUnit Name
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
SISXEMR003Respond to emergency situations

Unit Group 6

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT052Provide healthy eating information

Unit Group 7

Unit CodeUnit Name
HLTAID011Provide First Aid

On Campus

Duration:
Full Time Duration
6 months intensive

The 6-month intensive course is designed to fast-track your skills and knowledge. This immersive program provides hands-on experience and expert guidance to help you achieve your goals quickly.

The Unit Group enrolment sequence will depend on the month you commence your course. 

Please see the 'More Details' section of this handbook for additional information. You will find your course planner on MYCQU 


Unit Group 1

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT047Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise

Unit Group 2

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT032Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
SISFFIT033Complete client fitness assessments
BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
SISFFIT040Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients

Unit Group 3

Unit CodeUnit Name
BSBXTW301Work in a team
BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
SISFFIT036Instruct group exercise sessions
SISFFIT035Plan group exercise sessions

Unit Group 4

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISXFAC007Maintain clean facilities
SISXFAC006Maintain activity equipment

Unit Group 5

Unit CodeUnit Name
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
SISXEMR003Respond to emergency situations

Unit Group 6

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT052Provide healthy eating information

Unit Group 7

Unit CodeUnit Name
HLTAID011Provide First Aid

Start TAFE Now (STN) - High School Memorandum of Understanding

Duration:
Full Time DurationPart Time Duration
12 months18 months

The Unit Group enrolment sequence will depend on the month you commence your course. 

Please see the 'More Details' section of this handbook for additional information. You will find your course planner on MYCQU 

High School Students will need to have completed the course by October of their Grade 12 year.


Unit Group 1

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT040Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
SISFFIT047Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
SISFFIT032Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
SISFFIT033Complete client fitness assessments

Unit Group 2

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT035Plan group exercise sessions
SISFFIT036Instruct group exercise sessions

Unit Group 3

Unit CodeUnit Name
SISFFIT052Provide healthy eating information

STN - Start TAFE Now

IntakeLocations
February, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
March, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
April, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
May, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
June, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
July, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
August, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
September, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
October, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
November, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
February, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
March, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
June, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
July, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
September, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
October, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton

Start TAFE Now (STN) - High School Memorandum of Understanding

IntakeLocations
February, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
March, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
April, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
May, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
June, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
July, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
August, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
September, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
October, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
November, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
February, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
March, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
June, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
July, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
September, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
October, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton

Mixed Mode

IntakeLocations
February, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
March, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
April, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
May, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
June, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
July, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
August, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
September, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
October, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
November, 2024Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
February, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
March, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
April, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
May, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
June, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
July, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
August, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
September, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
October, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton
November, 2025Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Rockhampton

On Campus

IntakeLocations
February, 2024On-campus, Mackay City
March, 2024On-campus, Mackay City
April, 2024On-campus, Mackay City
July, 2024On-campus, Mackay City
August, 2024On-campus, Mackay City
September, 2024On-campus, Mackay City
February, 2025On-campus, Mackay City
March, 2025On-campus, Mackay City
July, 2025On-campus, Mackay City
August, 2025On-campus, Mackay City
September, 2025On-campus, Mackay City

This course has no residential schools.

Requirements

There are no current Training Package entry requirements into this qualification, however students should note the following important information:

  • Students are required to complete the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment unless they have completed an equal or higher-level course

Fees & Scholarships

Fee for Service/ Full Fee

Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE. 

Co-Contribution and Co-Contribution Concessional Fee

Some government subsidies, such as Certificate 3 Guarantee, will require the individual to contribute to the cost of their training through a co-contribution fee. Government subsidies are subject to eligibility.

The fee will vary based on the course chosen and the eligibility of the student for a concession rate. The co-contribution fee represents the total cost to the student for tuition. There are other costs that the student may have to pay, including but not limited to uniforms and course resources. This will vary depending on the training. If you are required to pay Co-Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.

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How to apply

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