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Duration
This course can typically be completed within 6 to 12 months.
* The actual duration may vary depending on where and how you study, the units you choose, and the time needed to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge.
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Overview
Availability:Applications for 2027 are now open.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: This course can be undertaken as a traineeship. Visit TAFE Apprenticeships and Traineeships for more information. (example)
This qualification reflects the role of personal trainers who develop, instruct and evaluate personalised exercise programs for generally healthy and low risk clients, to achieve specific fitness goals. Clients with higher health risks are referred to medical or allied health professionals.
Personal trainers work independently using highly developed fitness skills and knowledge in both routine and unpredictable situations. They use well-developed communication and collaboration skills to interact with clients and health professionals to improve client fitness outcomes.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification, or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
| Delivery Details | |
| Location | Casuarina Online |
| Duration | 6 months full-time 12 months part-time * Course duration may vary depending on the time required to achieve the required competencies. |
| Study Mode | Blended Face-to-face Online Workplace * Information about study modes are available in the 2027 TAFE Student Guide. |
| Start Date | Term 1: January 27, 2027 - April 1, 2027 Term 2: April 12, 2027 - June 17, 2027 Term 3: July 12, 2027 - September 16, 2027 Term 4: October 5, 2027 - November 26, 2027 * You can enrol any time after the start date. The delivery team will work with you to confirm your start date and the next available unit. |
| Attendance | Classes Tutorial/Drop In Session: |
Career opportunities
After completing this course, you may be able to work in roles such as:
- Fitness Instructor
- Personal Trainer
- Gym Manager
- Fitness Business Owner
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) recognises skills and knowledge gained through previous study, work experience, volunteering, or life experience. If your existing skills and knowledge meet the requirements of a unit of competency, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your qualification. If you would like to apply for RPL, please indicate this when completing your enrolment form. For more information, please contact CDU TAFE Student Services on 08 8946 7111, or email TAFE@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
If you have completed the same, or an equivalent, unit through another Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO), you may be eligible for a credit transfer. To apply, submit a completed Application for Credit Transfer Form and supporting documentation. Applications are encouraged at the time of enrolment. There is no fee for credit transfer applications.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
If you completed a VET qualification at Certificate IV level or above and later enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your degree.
The table below shows the maximum credit available based on your completed qualification.
Completed Qualification | HE | VET | Bachelor Degree | Maximum Credit Available |
Certificate IV | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 40 credit points | |
Certificate IV | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 40 credit points | |
Diploma | * | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 80 credit points |
Diploma | * | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 80 credit points |
Advanced Diploma | * | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points |
Advanced Diploma | * | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points |
Associate Degree | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points | |
Associate Degree | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points | |
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Course Structure To achieve SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, a total of 17 units of competency must be completed comprising 10 core and 7 elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below. The electives offered may vary between campuses. The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 960.
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2027 Fees
Eligible domestic students who are NT residents may be able to study this course with Northern Territory Government support. Places are limited, so apply early. Read the eligibility requirements to check if you-re eligible. |
Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type. For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments. | |
| Fee Exemptions | Exemptions apply to TAFE tuition fees for NTG supported courses only. At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:
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. |
General Description Availability:Applications for 2027 are now open. This qualification reflects the role of personal trainers who develop, instruct and evaluate personalised exercise programs for generally healthy and low risk clients, to achieve specific fitness goals. Clients with higher health risks are referred to medical or allied health professionals. Personal trainers work independently using highly developed fitness skills and knowledge in both routine and unpredictable situations. They use well-developed communication and collaboration skills to interact with clients and health professionals to improve client fitness outcomes. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification, or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Accreditation This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package. | ||||||||||||
Locations and Study Mode Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine, Online | ||||||||||||
Entry Requirements Domestic | To ensure you have the skills and support needed to study this course, all applicants are required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation. To gain entry into SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, candidates:
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold the following units of competency or units that have been superseded and are equivalent to these units:
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Duration Estimated completion time: 0.5 year/s | |
This course can typically be completed within 6 to 12 months. * The actual duration may vary depending on where and how you study, the units you choose, and the time needed to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge. | |
Career Opportunities After completing this course, you may be able to work in roles such as:
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Fees
2027 Fees
| Fee Type | 2027 Course Fees |
| NT Government supported* | Free |
| Full Fee | $13,824.00 |
Eligible domestic students who are NT residents may be able to study this course with Northern Territory Government support. Places are limited, so apply early.
Read the eligibility requirements to check if you-re eligible.
Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type.
For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments.
Fee exemptions
Exemptions apply to TAFE tuition fees for NTG supported courses only.
At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:
- Hold a current Centrelink Concession or Healthcare card
- Hold a Veteran's Healthcare card
- Enrolled Secondary Students
- Hold a permanent resident visa 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.
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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.
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning accepted
- Packages into higher education available for most courses
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.
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning accepted
- Packages into higher education available for most courses
What will I study?
To achieve SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, a total of 17 units of competency must be completed comprising 10 core and 7 elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below. The electives offered may vary between campuses.
Course structure
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 960.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
| Core units of competency | ||
| CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships | 35 |
| SISFFIT041 | Develop personalised exercise programs | 70 |
| SISFFIT042 | Instruct personalised exercise sessions | 70 |
| SISFFIT043 | Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals | 50 |
| SISFFIT044 | Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients | 75 |
| SISFFIT045 | Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients | 90 |
| SISFFIT049 | Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction | 60 |
| SISFFIT050 | Support exercise behaviour change | 55 |
| SISFFIT051 | Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction | 60 |
| SISFFIT053 | Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients | 70 |
| Total nominal hours for core units | 635 | |
| Elective units of competency (ALL 7 units must be completed) | ||
| BSBESB302 | Develop and present business proposals | 30 |
| BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans | 50 |
| SISFFIT034 | Assess client movement and provide exercise advice | 40 |
| SISFFIT037 | Develop and instruct group movement programs for children | 80 |
| SISXCAI009 | Instruct strength and conditioning techniques | 60 |
| SISXCAI010 | Develop strength and conditioning programs | 30 |
| BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers (unnamed) | 35 |
| Total nominal hours for elective units | 325 | |
| Total nominal hours for the qualification | 960 | |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To ensure you have the skills and support needed to study this course, all applicants are required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation.
To gain entry into SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, candidates:
- Must have access to a Fitness facility supervised by qualified trainers (paid or volunteer)
- Must hold or must be eligible for a Working with Children Clearance (also known as Ochre card)
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold the following units of competency or units that have been superseded and are equivalent to these units:
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (or a unit that supersedes this unit)
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
- SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments
- SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions
- SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions
- SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
- SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
- SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information
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Course details
Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package.
Location and study mode
Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine, Online
Study Mode: On campus, online, both, workplace assessment
Note:
Delivery at individual locations is subject to demand. Additional locations and/or study modes may become available pending sufficient demand.
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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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