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Certificate IV in Fitness SIS40215

Study Method
Blended, Online
Institution
Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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Course overview

You may have completed your SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness and now want to go the extra mile and advance your career pathways in the health and fitness sphere. Expand on your qualifications and launch your personal training career with the SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness.

This qualification will give you the skills required to train clients in a gym or become your own boss as a Personal Trainer. From the moment you graduate, you will have a competitive edge over others, equipped with a deeper understanding of the science behind fitness and training principles. Learning from real world fitness professionals, in a real gym environment, the Certificate IV in Fitness will refine your practices of client health and fitness assessment and specialised exercise programs, whilst extending your competencies in fitness planning, training legalities, motivational psychology. Come graduation, you will also have an added advantage over others, as this course has a large focus on business planning, preparing you with the tools needed to set up, manage and promote your own business.

As the minimum requirement needed to become a qualified Personal Trainer, this course is key for you to work as a hands-on fitness professional in gyms, health clubs, boot camps and a necessity to run your own personal training business.

Please note: This course is currently in a transition period (superseded due to Government-mandated updates), with updates due for release in the coming year. Rest assured, completion of this course version before 10 May 2023 will still provide you with a valid and quality outcome. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to enquire now to speak with a career advisor.

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Job outcomes

  • Health clubs
  • Your own personal training business
  • Personal training franchises
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Recognition

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

Face-to-face on-campus – SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness

52 hours face-to-face practical delivered on-campus with theory components completed online, in your own time.

UP TO: 12 MONTHS

AIPT Mentor – SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness

40 hours of face-to-face practical completed with an AIPT Mentor, a qualified Personal Trainer, who will guide you through your course material and provide you with hands-on experience, with theory components completed online, in your own time.

Dependant on availability of a mentor in your area.

UP TO: 12 MONTHS

Student Selected Mentor – SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness

Choose your own mentor* to guide you through 40 hours of face-to-face practical. Theory components are completed online, in your own time.

*Your chosen mentor must be approved by the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers.

UP TO: 12 MONTHS

Entry requirements

Education
You will need to have completed year 10, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:

  • A qualification at Certificate II level or higher OR
  • 2 years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication

Minimum Age
You will need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.

Residency Status
You will need to be a permanent Australian resident or equivalent.

Entry Requirements
Entry into this qualification is open to individuals who hold competency through a recognised training program or recognition process against the following units:

  • Provide health screening and fitness orientation (SISFFIT001)
  • Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations (SISFFIT002)
  • Instruct fitness programs (SISFFIT003)
  • Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming (SISFFIT004)
  • Provide healthy eating information (SISFFIT005)
  • Conduct fitness appraisals (SISFFIT006)
  • Instruct exercise to older clients (SISFFIT014)
  • Provide quality service (SISXCCS001)

These units form part of the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness.

Working with Children Check
In order to complete your Work Placement, you may be required to hold a current “Working with Children Check Clearance” issued by the relevant Responsible Authority in the State or Territory in which you will undertake this course. Please see the Student Handbook for more information.

First Aid Certificate
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a current first aid and CPR certificate and have been recognised as competent through a recognised training program or recognition process against the following units of competency. This qualification needs to be completed through an external third party, and the cost of this external training is not included in any of your course fees. The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers has an agreement in place with Red Cross Australia (RTO 3605) which provides First aid Training to AIPT students at a reduced price. Red Cross Australia is an independent third party training provider. This is an additional service offered by AIPT; however, students are able to source their own training provider to suit their needs.

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Course features

  • 100+ campus locations – We’re all around Australia, with locations near you
  • Flexible payment options – A range of payment options to suit your lifestyle
  • Learn from real fitness professionals, in real gyms – Designed to give you a most practical experience in a real gym environment
  • Largest network of industry partnerships – The largest network of employers, fitness professionals and fitness business owners

Work placement

Graduate Placement Assistance

The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers has partnered with a number of gyms to not only offer you the highest calibre of training but also to offer you a Graduate Placement Assistance.

This Graduate Placement Assistance applies to all those who study the Complete Personal Trainer^ Program at a Goodlife Health Club, Genesis Fitness Club, Core24 Health Club or Club Lime location.

When you graduate from the Complete Personal Trainer^ Program, you may be eligible for opportunities with one of our leading gym network partners.

To be eligible for a Graduate Placement Assistance, you must undertake a SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness or the Complete Personal Trainer Program at a select Goodlife Health Club, Genesis Fitness Club, Core24 Health Club or Club Lime facility. This qualification combines self-paced online learning with the additional support of weekly partner mentorship, with each practical tutorial delivered to a small group of students in a Goodlife Health Club, Genesis Fitness Club, Core24 Health Club or Club Lime gym environment. All conducted by a fitness professional endorsed by the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers. All of our fitness professionals are highly qualified Personal Trainers and with years of industry experience.

Subjects

*This course contains a core unit, HLTAID003 Provide first aid, which must be completed through an external RTO. Australian Institute of Personal Trainers has an agreement in place with Red Cross Australia (RTOID 3605) which allows students to receive training for this unit at a reduced price. Red Cross Australia is a third party training provider who conduct training and assessment services on behalf of Australian Institute of Personal Trainers.

Units
SISFFIT019
Incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming
SISFFIT018
Promote functional movement capacity
SISFFIT015
Collaborate with medical and allied health professionals in a fitness context
SISFFIT025
Recognise the dangers of providing nutrition advice to clients
SISFFIT026
Support healthy eating through the Eat for Health Program
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Payment options

Australian Institute of Personal Trainers offers affordable payment options to help you start studies sooner.

  • Payment Plans available (affordable weekly/fortnightly instalments)
  • Upfront Payment (possible discounts for eligible candidates)
  • Third-Party Finance (Subject to lender approval criteria)

Tuition fees include course delivery and assessment, online study material and dedicated student support services. Please note this course does not qualify for VET Student Loans or other assisted government funding.

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About Australian Institute of Personal Trainers

At the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) we are experts in nutrition and fitness, and equip our students with the best in online and face-to-face education. Established in 1999 alongside our partner Registered Training Organisation Foundation Education (RTO 22557), we have grown from a handful of campuses in Queensland to over 150 campuses and an extensive network of Mentors Australia-wide.

When you study with AIPT you have access to:
Dedicated student support – Access to a dedicated team of Support Officers to make the transition into study as straightforward as possible.

The largest network of locations – We have the industry’s largest network of gyms across Australia, ensuring we’re in your area.

Flexible delivery options – We cater to all learning styles and offer flexible study options to suit everyone’s schedules, with a focus on practical learning and hands-on experience.

Australian Institute of Personal Trainers is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO – 32363)

Job outcomes

  • Health clubs
  • Your own personal training business
  • Personal training franchises
Want to see more job outcomes and how your future could change?
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Recognition

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

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