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Key details
Duration
This program is delivered over a period of 6 months full-time or 12 months part-time. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and selected units.
Intake
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Entry requirements
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Overview
This qualification reflects the role of instructors who perform a range of activities and functions within the fitness industry. Depending on the specialisation chosen, this qualification provides a pathway to work as an instructor providing exercise instruction for group, aqua or gym programs.
They work independently with some level of autonomy in a controlled environment such as fitness, leisure, aquatic and community centres where risks are managed through pre-existing risk assessment and hazard control processes.
Individuals who specialise in Aqua Exercise Instruction deliver water-based exercise sessions designed for participation by a group of clients. Sessions may be freestyle, pre-choreographed or circuit style. They also have the skills to rescue a client in distress, and an appropriate level of pool deck fitness and endurance.
Individuals who specialise in Group Exercise Instruction deliver exercise sessions designed for participation by a group of clients with a mix of ages/fitness levels. Sessions may be freestyle, pre-choreographed or circuit style. These individuals instruct and demonstrate complete exercise sessions to groups with limited individual interaction.
Individuals who specialise in Gym Instruction provide individually tailored client assessments, provide technique correction as needed, and develop and demonstrate programs. They also provide supervision of a facility or service, keep equipment clean, tidy and well maintained, and handle various customer inquiries.
Career opportunities
Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as SIS30315 include:
>Gym Instructor
>Group Fitness Instructor
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.This can include skills from:
- Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
- Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
- Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).
RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.
Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.
For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.
Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Further training pathways from this qualification include but are not limited to SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness.
Fees
2023 course fee for students who are eligible for an NT Government supported place is $2,565.50, and for students who are not eligible is $9,162.50.
VET fee exempt
Exemptions apply to VET tuition fees for NTG supported courses only.
At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:
- Recipient of a Centrelink payment
- Recipient of a Veteran's Affairs payment
- Enrolled Secondary Students
- Permanent residents with refugee or humanitarian status
Certified copy of the evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment.
If your course is delivered in a location that is listed on the NTG’s Location Categories for VET Funded Programs, with remote as the location category you may be eligible for the Remote 2 Location tuition fee exemption.
International VET Package
Why study at CDU?
"Study with the Territory's largest Training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience. Whether you're a high school student or a working professional, we've got the courses and qualifications you want plus the support and flexibility you need to succeed.
- Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning to qualify faster"
Why study at CDU?
"Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.
- Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning accepted
- Packages into higher education available for most courses"
What will I study?
To achieve a Certificate III in Fitness a total of SIXTEEN (16) units of competency must be completed comprising NINE (9) Core and SEVEN (7) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
Course structure
The total Nominal Hours for the sequence listed below is 733.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
| CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
| SISFFIT001 | Provide health screening and fitness orientation | 15 |
| SISFFIT002 | Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations | 100 |
| SISFFIT003 | Instruct fitness programs | 50 |
| SISFFIT004 | Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming | 95 |
| SISFFIT005 | Provide healthy eating information | 55 |
| SISFFIT014 | Instruct exercise to older clients | 70 |
| SISXCCS001 | Provide quality service | 25 |
| SISXFAC001 | Maintain equipment for activities | 5 |
| SISXIND001 | Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments | 25 |
| Total nominal hours for core units | 440 | |
| ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
| BSBRSK401 | Identify risk and apply risk management process | 50 |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid (CT Only) | 18 |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 20 |
| SISFFIT006 | Conduct fitness appraisals | 30 |
| SISFFIT007 | Instruct group exercise sessions | 80 |
| SISFFIT011 | Instruct approved community fitness programs | 40 |
| SISFFIT024 | Instruct endurance programs (unnamed) | 55 |
| Total nominal hours for elective units | 293 | |
| Total nominal hours for the qualification | 733 | |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
CDU Domestic Entry Requirements
To gain entry into, SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness candidates require:
- To be 18 years or older.
- Prior to enrolling in SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness, students will be required to attend an Enrolment Session with the Course Coordinator who will explain the course structure, requirements and expectations.
- To complete a learner support indicator to determine any learner support requirements.
External (self-paced) students will need to gain access to a 'Fitness Mentor' who holds the Fitness Qualification being completed, and who is willing to supervise the student for the duration of their studies. Students will be provided with a Fitness Supervisors Contract Form that outlines the requirements for supervision that will need to be signed by both the supervisor and student, and returned to the course coordinator with a copy of the supervisor's qualifications to be kept on file.
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Course details
Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package.
This qualification may be superseded during 2023. Further information about the new qualification will be published as soon as it becomes available.
Employability skills
Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au
Location and study mode
Delivery is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Casuarina, Online
Study Mode: On campus and off campus
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Additional information
Contact details
| Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.au. Phone: 1800 061 963 (free call). |
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How to apply
How to apply for domestic students
CDU TAFE has several pathways for you to apply.
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Admission requirements for domestic students
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How to apply for international students
Applications to CDU must be submitted online.
The process is simple, all you need is a valid email address to create your online account.
Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.
There is no application fee when you apply online.
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Not sure if you are a domestic or international student?
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