Certificate III in Fitness

Use your passion for fitness to start an exciting career

Course code

SIS30315

On campus

Frankston, Berwick

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 6 months.

Start dates

to be confirmed

• Read more about this course

  During the course, you’ll develop practical skills in areas such as health & fitness screening, resistance training and group exercise. You'll gain the underpinning knowledge in subjects such as anatomy and physiology, nutrition and specific markets and populations to ensure you're well prepared to start your career.
  
  Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves a combination of face-to-face, industry-based, online and practical learning.
  
  With this nationally recognised qualification, you’ll be ready to work as a group exercise or fitness instructor in a variety of environments.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne’s south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Apply now.

• Sample study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  HLTAID003	Provide first aid
  SISXCCS001	Provide quality service
  BSBRSK401	Identify risk and apply risk management processes
  SISFFIT001	Provide health screening and fitness orientation
  HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
  SISFFIT003	Instruct fitness programs
  SISXIND001	Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments
  SISFFIT014	Instruct exercise to older clients
  SISFFIT006	Conduct fitness appraisals
  SISFFIT011	Instruct approved community fitness programs
  SISXFAC001	Maintain equipment for activities
  SISFFIT002	Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations
  SISFFIT005	Provide healthy eating information
  SISXFAC002	Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities
  SISFFIT004	Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming
  SISFFIT007	Instruct group exercise sessions

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III in Fitness	Certificate IV in Fitness	Diploma Of Sport And Recreation Management / Diploma Of Sport Development
  Possible job outcome	fitness instructor exercise instructor group fitness instructor	personal trainer gymnasium manager	activity program coordinator recreation coordinator sports administrator

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  All students need to obtain a Working with Children Check (volunteer) prior to undertaking mandatory practical placement., Graduates must be 18 to obtain registration with either Fitness Australia or Physical Activity Australia

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Government subsidised Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$1162.60	$5812.80	$7093.00
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$250.00	$250.00	$250.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	$250
  Payable	$1537.60	$6312.80	$7593.00

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.