Certificate III In Fitness

Use your passion for fitness to start an exciting career

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.

During the course, you’ll develop practical skills in areas such as client screening, nutrition and gym programs across two years. 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.

2026 Proposed Delivery:
1st Year: Dandenong, Berwick, Frankston (Tue, Wed or Thu)
2nd Year: Berwick (Fri)

Students will receive a full qualification after successful completion of units from 1st and 2nd year.

Course code: SIS30321
Delivery location: Berwick, Dandenong
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: February

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Learning outcomes
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
SWL is not mandated in this program, though the VCAA strongly recommend all VET students undertake some work placement.

Contribution to the VCE or VCE Vocational Major
Please speak to your VET coordinator for more information about contribution to VCE or VCE VM

Training and employment outcomes
fitness instructor
group fitness instructor

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
SISFFIT033	Complete client fitness assessments
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
SISFFIT032	Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTWHS005	Conduct manual tasks safely
SISFFIT047	Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
BSBPEF301	Organise personal work priorities
SISXIND009	Respond to interpersonal conflict
SISXFAC002	Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities
SISFFIT040	Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
SISFFIT052	Provide healthy eating information
BSBOPS304	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people

Admission requirements

Have a demonstrated capacity in reading, writing, numeracy, oracy and learning to level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)

Course and career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Fitness
Possible job outcome	fitness instructor group fitness instructor

Fees

Fees for VETDSS programs vary from school to school due to a range of factors.

Please contact your school's VET coordinator to determine what fees you will need to contribute to undertake this program.

How to apply

VETDSS enrolments are processed through secondary school VET coordinators.
If you are interested in completing this program, please contact your school VET Coordinator.
What to bring
Students must wear runners and PE clothes
Bring sunscreen and a hat to each class.