Certificate III
Certificate III
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.
The Cert III in Fitness course is available both on campus and online, giving 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, or through external placements Distance Education students.
Fitness 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.
Cert III Quick Look
| Course Qualification | 2013 Intake Dates | VET FEE-HELP available for eligible Australian students |
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SIS30310 Cert III in Fitness |
On Campus Distance Learning |
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| Course Duration | CRICOS Course Codes | Study Options |
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NSW 072871A |
Australian Students: Overseas Students: |
Not all courses are offered at every campus each intake. Please speak with a Course and Careers Advisor for more information.
Course details
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours |
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Period 1 |
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C3FTSSFE12 |
Service & Safety in Fitness Environments |
40 Units of competency: SISFFIT302A Provide quality service in the fitness industry, SISXOHS101A Follow occupational health and safety policies, SISXRSK301A Undertake risk analysis of activities, SISXFAC201A Maintain sport and recreation equipment for activities, SISXIND101A Work effectively in sport and recreation environments, SISXIND202A Process entry transactions |
C3FTGIFT12 |
Gym Instructing & Fitness Testing |
72 Units of competency: SISFFIT301A Provide fitness orientation and health screening, SISFFIT304A Instruct and monitor fitness programs, SISFFIT305A Apply anatomy and physiology principles in a fitness context, SISFFIT307A Undertake client health assessment, SISFFIT308A Plan and deliver gym programs |
C3FTNUT12 |
Special Populations |
24 Unit of competency: SISFFIT306A Provide healthy eating information to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines |
C3FTSS12 |
Special Populations |
24 Unit of competency: SISFFIT303A Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery |
C3FTFN11 |
Fitness Nutrition |
8 Unit of Competency SRFFIT015A Provide nutrition advice to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines |
C3FTGF12 |
Group Fitness |
12 Unit of competency: SISFFIT309A Plan and deliver group exercise sessions |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours |
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Block 1 |
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SRXGCST03A |
Process client complaints |
8
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SRXOHS001B |
Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures |
10
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SRXRIK001A |
Undertake risk analysis of activities |
10
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SRXINU002A |
Apply sport and recreation law |
12
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SRXGCSO04A |
Meet client needs and expectations |
13
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SRXFAD002A |
Provide advanced first aid response |
25
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BSBWOR301A |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
30
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ICAU2006B |
Operate computing packages |
47
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SRXGRO003A |
Provide leadership to groups |
8
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SRFFIT001B |
Provide orientation to clients prior to undertaking a fitness program |
13
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SRFFIT003B |
Undertake client induction and screening |
25
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SRFFIT006B |
Use and maintain core fitness industry equipment |
25
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SRFGYM001B |
Instruct fitness activity skills to a client using fitness equipment |
30
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SRFSPP002A |
Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery |
30
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SRFFIT005B |
Apply basic exercise science to exercise instruction |
38
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SRFFIT004B |
Develop basic fitness programs |
40
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SRFFIT015A |
Provide nutrition advice to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines |
40
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SRFFIT014A |
Provide advice to clients on the application of basic anatomy and physiology to fitness programs |
45
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SRFGEX001A |
Plan and instruct a group exercise class |
30
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HLTFA301B |
Apply first aid |
10
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SRXOHS002B |
Implement and monitor the organisation’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and programs |
20
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SRFGYM002B |
Customize gym instructional skills to include specific areas of expertise current in the fitness industry |
28
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SRFFIT010B |
Utilise a broad range of fitness equipment |
30
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