Study Method Online
Institution Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Enrol anytime
  • Please note: This is a fee-for-service program

Course overview

The 10967NAT Diploma of Nutrition prepares you with the skills and experience to take on a variety of nutrition advisory roles across multiple environments and settings.

Who's It For?

  • Already working in the health and fitness industry? This course will equip you with additional qualifications to further your career and increase your responsibilities
  • Looking to kickstart your career? Enter the workforce after just 12 months of study with a nationally recognised Diploma of Nutrition
  • Ready for a career change? Receive a new qualification through a flexible, online course that prepares you to enter an industry with promising employment opportunities

Job outcomes

  • Nutrition advisor
  • Nutrition coach

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What you'll learn

  • Effectively engage and communicate with a broad demographic of clients, including children and those of diverse cultural background
  • Promote the importance of healthy eating in the community, educating on effective nutrition in accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines
  • Be capable of pre-screening clients to identify and evaluate the risk of providing nutritional advice to clients in specific circumstances
  • Apply depth of understanding of diet-related diseases and associated terminologies in diverse contextual ranges

Recognitions

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

Study method

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

Duration study load

  • Up to 12 months

Course features

  • Flexible Delivery Options – We cater to all learning styles and offer flexible options through blended and online health and fitness courses to suit everyone’s schedules, with a focus on practical learning and hands-on experience
  • Dedicated Student Support – Access to a dedicated team of Student Support Officers to make the transition into study as smooth as possible
  • The largest network of industry partnerships – AIPT has the largest network of employers, fitness professionals and fitness business owners

Work placement

  • 30 practical placement sessions in a health or fitness workplace under the supervision of an appropriately qualified Supervisor

Special conditions for this course

This qualification requires the candidate to complete 30 practical sessions in a health or fitness workplace under the supervision of one of the following:

  • A qualified Personal Trainer who cumulatively holds the following:
    » A Certificate IV or Diploma of Fitness
    » Current Fitness Australia Registration or Equivalent
    » At least two (2) years consecutive current practice as a Personal Trainer offering guidance to clients in line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines
  • A person who holds a Diploma of Nutrition or Advanced Diploma of Nutrition
  • A person who holds a Bachelor of Nutrition and/or Dietetics
  • A registered and practising Nutritionist
  • A registered and practising Dietitian

Students may need to undertake a Working with Children check to meet individual work placement employer requirements

Subjects

Units
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
HLTHPS010Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
HLTINF003Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
CHCPRP005Engage with health professionals and the health system
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
NAT10967001Educate clients in the fundamental principles of nutrition
NAT10967002Provide specialised nutrition advice for weight management
NAT10967003Provide tailored nutritional advice for exercise and sport
NAT10967004Support the nutritional requirements of specific populations
And more!

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Payment options

The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers offers affordable payment options to help you start your 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.

*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers uses the direct debiting services of Debitsuccess on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. Weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.

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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)

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