Certificate III in Fitness

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Use your passion for fitness to start an exciting career

Chisholm's Certificate III in Fitness provides you with the perfect blend of theory and practice with the additional support of online access to all of your learning resources and assessments anytime you want.

With over 20 years’ experience delivering fitness programs and hundreds of graduates employed in the fitness industry, we know what employers are looking for and the best ways to get you there.

Our industry leading teachers, exceptional facilities and unbeatable student support will see you well on your way to a rewarding career in the fitness industry.

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This course is delivered full time from 9am - 3.30pm, two and a half days per week.

Please note that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, to continue your learning journey, this program will be delivered remotely where possible.

Participants will be required to engage with theoretical components of the course online and via video conferencing software rather than attend classes. Refer to our COVID-19 Online Service Standards for details of minimum technical requirements and support available.

Practical skills training and assessment will be carried out in scheduled small classes to meet social distancing requirements. Practical Placement is a required component of this course and will be scheduled as soon as possible with an appropriate placement host. Given the current environment, however, this may take longer than normal and therefore, expected completion dates for the course may need to be extended to take account of deferred placement.

If you have any queries on the practical placement of a course, please contact our student information centre on 1300 244 746 or enquiries@chisholm.edu.au.

Course code: SIS30315
On campus: Frankston, Berwick, Cranbourne
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 5 months.
Start dates: 15 Feb, 19 Jul 2021

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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 remote and face-to-face 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.

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
SISXCCS001	Provide quality service
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
SISFFIT003	Instruct fitness programs
SISFFIT007	Instruct group exercise sessions
SISXFAC001	Maintain equipment for activities
SISXFAC002	Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities
SISFFIT011	Instruct approved community fitness programs
HLTAID003	Provide first aid
SISFFIT014	Instruct exercise to older clients
SISXIND001	Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments
BSBRSK401	Identify risk and apply risk management processes
SISFFIT002	Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations
SISFFIT006	Conduct fitness appraisals
SISFFIT004	Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming
SISFFIT005	Provide healthy eating information
SISFFIT001	Provide health screening and fitness orientation
SISSPAR008	Maintain personal wellbeing as an athlete

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III in Fitness	Certificate IV in Fitness	Diploma Of Sport And Recreation Management / Diploma Of Sport (Development And Coaching)
Possible job outcome	fitness 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

Applicants must be 17 years of age or older at time of course commencement. Applicants who are under 18 years of age must have parental approval and complete a selection interview to determine suitable maturity to undertake the course requirements

Fees

Fees
Indicative course fees
	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)	$924.00	$4618.00	$6332.00

Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$300.00	$300.00	$300.00
Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	$250
Payable	$1349.00	$5168.00	$6882.00

*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.

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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.

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