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SRF30206 Certificate III in Fitness

What's the answer to staying in shape? Physical activity's the name of the game – take your first step towards a fighting-fit career in fitness.

This course gives insight into the ever-changing world of fitness – and is the step in the right direction before studying more advanced fitness courses like the Diploma of Fitness. Learn to master fitness equipment, develop fitness programs and provide nutritional advice to clients. Put your knowledge to the test through winning practical experience which is carried out at ACNT's state-of-the-art partner gym.

Career Prospects

Kick-start a rewarding career as a:

  • Gym/Fitness Instructor – in a gym or fitness centre
  • Specialise in the areas of health screening, client inductions and gym floor assistance.

Course Quick Look

Course Qualification 2011 Intake Dates VET FEE-HELP available for eligible Australian studentss

SRF30206 Cert III in Fitness

February, May, September
Course Duration CRICOS Course Codes Study Options

16 weeks full-time(incl 4 week breaks) or
26 weeks part-time

240 hours of classroom study

NSW 072871A
QLD N/A

Australian Students:
Full-time on-campus in Sydney and Brisbane, Full-time and part-time by distance education.

Overseas Students:
Full-time on-campus in Sydney only.

Fitness Australia > Entry Requirements
> Industry Recognition

Course details

Unit Code Unit Name Unit Hours

Period 1

C3FTITS11

Information Technology Skills

12

Unit of Competency ICAU2006B Operate computing packages

C3FTURA11

Undertake Risk Analysis

8

Unit of Competency SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities

C3FTOHS11

Occupational Health & Safety

10

Unit of Competency SRXOHS001B Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures

C3FTFA11

First Aid

10

Unit of Competency HLTFA301B Apply First Aid

C3FTCSF11

Client Screening & Fitness Testing

26

Unit of Competencies SRFFIT003B Undertake client induction and screening, SRXGCSO04A Meet client needs and expectations, SRFFIT001B Provide orientation to clients prior to undertaking a fitness program

C3FTDCF11

Developing Client Fitness and Work Priorities

40

Units of Competency SRFFIT004B Develop basic fitness programs, SRFFIT006B Use and maintain core fitness industry equipment, SRFGYM001B Instruct fitness activity skills to a client using fitness equipment, SRFGYM002B Customise gym instructional skills to include specific areas of expertise current in the fitness industry

C3FTFAP11

Functional Anatomy & Physiology

36

Units of Competency SRFFIT005B Apply basic exercise science to exercise instruction, SRFFIT014A Provide advice to clients on the application of basic anatomy and physiology to fitness programs

C3FTFN11

Fitness Nutrition

8

Unit of Competency SRFFIT015A Provide nutrition advice to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines

C3FTBSC11

Business Skills and Customer Satisfaction Processes

12

Units of Competency SRXGCST03A Process client complaints, SRXGRO003A Provide leadership to groups

C3FTFEG11

Fitness Equipment & Group Exercise Techniques

28

Units of Competency SRFGEX001A Plan and instruct a group exercise class, SRFGEX002A Customise instructional skills to include specific group fitness activities current in the fitness industry

C3FTPWR11

Professional Workplace Relationships

32

Units of Competency BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships, SRXINU002A Apply sport and recreation law, BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development, BSBINN201A Contribute to workplace innovation

C3FTEAS11

Exercise Awareness for Specific Populations

8

Unit of Competency SRFSPP002A Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery

C3FTAFA11

Advanced First Aid

10

Unit of Competency SRXFAD002A Provide advanced first aid response
Unit Code Unit Name Unit Hours

Block 1

SRXGCST03A

Process client complaints

8

SRXOHS001B

Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures

10

SRXRIK001A

Undertake risk analysis of activities

10

SRXINU002A

Apply sport and recreation law

12

SRXGCSO04A

Meet client needs and expectations

13

SRXFAD002A

Provide advanced first aid response

25

BSBWOR301A

Organise personal work priorities and development

30

ICAU2006B

Operate computing packages

47

SRXGRO003A

Provide leadership to groups

8

SRFFIT001B

Provide orientation to clients prior to undertaking a fitness program

13

SRFFIT003B

Undertake client induction and screening

25

SRFFIT006B

Use and maintain core fitness industry equipment

25

SRFGYM001B

Instruct fitness activity skills to a client using fitness equipment

30

SRFSPP002A

Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery

30

SRFFIT005B

Apply basic exercise science to exercise instruction

38

SRFFIT004B

Develop basic fitness programs

40

SRFFIT015A

Provide nutrition advice to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines

40

SRFFIT014A

Provide advice to clients on the application of basic anatomy and physiology to fitness programs

45

SRFGEX001A

Plan and instruct a group exercise class

30

HLTFA301B

Apply first aid

10

SRXOHS002B

Implement and monitor the organisation’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and programs

20

SRFGYM002B

Customize gym instructional skills to include specific areas of expertise current in the fitness industry

28

SRFFIT010B

Utilise a broad range of fitness equipment

30