Fitness and Personal Trainer Courses
Leading Courses In Fitness For Personal Trainers In Australia
This page is for information about the superseded SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness courses only. Inspire Education, nor any of its affiliates, does not currently deliver these courses. Look for PT National to check if they deliver this course.
Want a job where you get to help make people’s lives better each and every day? Then why not start with a fitness course? Start studying now, and join the hundreds of students studying to be part of the dynamic fitness industry. If you are passionate about helping others reach their fitness goals and want to choose your own hours or be your own boss, becoming a nationally qualified Fitness Trainer is a great fit.
With this level of competency you will be expected to train individual clients, on a one-on-one basis, and may include older clients and children.
Click on One of the Courses Below to Learn More:
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SIS30315 | Certificate III in FitnessThis course is the foundation for all fitness professionals and personal trainers in Australia. |
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SIS40215 | Certificate IV in FitnessThis course is a nationally accredited and recognised course for individuals who wish to expand their personal trainer credentials or advance their fitness career. |
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SIS30315 + SIS40215 | Personal Trainer Course – Sprint PackageThe Personal Trainer Course – Sprint Package is designed to give you the set of essential skills and knowledge required to become a fully qualified Personal Trainer in Australia. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of jobs can people completing personal trainer courses normally pursue?
Holding a personal trainer qualification is the minimum standard to work in many types of fitness services in Australia.
You can typically apply for the following fitness jobs:
- Group Exercise Instructor
- Fitness Instructor
- Personal Trainer
- Exercise Trainer
- Advanced PT
- Personal Training Manager
- Registered Personal Trainer
What main skills will I learn when I complete a course in fitness?
These fitness courses will teach you how to provide health screening and fitness orientations, instruct fitness programs, provide healthy eating information, and work effectively in sport, fitness, and recreation environments, among others.
Taking these qualifications will also develop your fitness business skills, collaborate with health professionals, and apply transformational motivational techniques. It also lets you conduct postural and fitness appraisals that will showcase your ability to drive results with clients.
How long will it take me to complete each personal trainer qualification?
Learners may have up to 12 months to complete a fitness course from their enrolment date. You can start training at any time throughout the year.
What evidence can I submit if I want to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning for a course in fitness?
If you wish to apply RPL for qualifications in fitness, the examples of acceptable evidences are the following:
- Course transcripts, statement of attainment, and certificates
- References and documentation of your previous work responsibilities
- Work samples
To apply, simply let the RTO know that you wish to receive RPL. An RPL Assessor will contact you to check your eligibility for each unit and explain what you need to submit. The amount of RPL you receive will depend on the evidence you provide and any remaining assessment can be completed through gap training.
Is work placement required, and where should I get a placement?
No, work placement is not required for personal trainer courses.
*Payment plans and options are available to selected courses only. Course timetables only for courses that offer blended delivery option.
