Become a Fitness Instructor: SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness

The Institute of Elite Fitness Professionals (RTO ID: 45862) offers the nationally recognised SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness with high quality course materials and premier student support. We deliver training that is customised to meet the needs of our students and employers across both blended (online/face to face), and self-paced (online/mentor) delivery methods.

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Where can it take your career?

The SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness is the latest nationally accredited unit for individuals who want to perform a range of activities and functions within the fitness industry.

This course is perfect for learners who want to be a:

• Gym Instructor

• Fitness Coach

• Group Fitness Instructor

 

How is the course delivered?

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Face to Face/Blended:

Training is delivered via a blended (with face-to-face and online) method.

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Locations: We have sites across multiple states, and growing.

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Practical Course Duration (face to face): This course is taught over two 12 week block, (one for each qualifications). During the Certificate III block you have 6 face to face sessions (fortnightly), which are 5 hours each. In addition to this there is a weekly virtual session (webinar), which helps keep everything on track. This practical course contains components relevant to both Certificate III and Certificate IV in addition to work carried out in the learner portal.

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Online Learner Portal: Materials, Assessments and more are also provided online, to be completed in your own time. The course duration will vary on personal circumstance and availability. It is always suggested to discuss this with one of our advisors to find out more.

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As part of the Elite Mentoring Package we also like to ensure our students are set up post qualification to continue developing their skills. As part of this all students completing the Face to Face Package will also receive:

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• Barbell Training (online short course)- Take a deep dive into the world of the barbell and break down the traditional use of the barbell, provided online through The Unconventional Training Academy.

• A choice of either:

  • Integrated Corrective Specialist course - Creating an in depth understanding of your clients needs, and find the varying ways to cater form them, through specialist movement techniques, using varying equipment. This is an optional course that can be completed post qualification (valued at $2,500), or

  • Functional Movement Training - Understanding training principles across a broad range of functional movement patterns, assisting client with long term training plans, provided online through The Unconventional Training Academy.

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Self Paced, Online Only:

This study option is suitable for those that can't attend face to face sessions, and are happy going at it in their own time. This option requires dedication, and organisation to work through the course at your own pace.

 

As part of the course you are required to complete a log book (work placement hours) for both Certificate III and IV (a total of 70 hours), which must take place under the guidance of a qualified and experienced fitness professional. It is advised that you determine your location and designated fitness professional prior to undertaking the course.

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This option also requires video submission for assessments at times, however we also provide further options in the event that the log book and video submission can't be completed with assessment weekends at one of our host gym locations. This may be undertaken for an additional fee, if you have a nearby location, and we have an upcoming suitable date.

 

These dates occur throughout the year and you will be required to complete a minimum number of tasks before undertaking these assessments.

 

As part of this study option in addition to an online learner platform, with all course materials and assessments, you will also be provided with access to the national online facebook group, and your own tutor (one of our assessors) to discuss an assessment directly.

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Elite Mentor Package:

Training is delivered both online, and in conjunction with your course mentor. IEFP works with you to ensure you have a mentor to successfully complete your course, who will work with your dedicated IEFP supervisor to ensure you are kept on the path to success.

 

Online Learner Portal: Materials, Videos, Assessments and more are provided online, to be completed in your own time. The course duration will vary on personal circumstance and availability (self-paced). It is always suggested to discuss this with one of our advisors to find out more.

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Both Certificate III and Certificate IV require all students to undertake a placement with a mentor as part of further learning and the opportunity to complete set tasks under the supervision of a qualified fitness instructor. This requires a total of 70 hours to be completed, which also entails your mentor providing the opportunity to complete your practical tasks.

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In addition to this students are offered 10 x 30 minute online sessions per certificate with your supervisor, to assist and guide you throughout your learning experience.

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Within the Elite Mentor Program you will also be provided with access to our national online group, with one weekly (one hour) Q&A, access to our online group for face to face and mentor students to ask questions, share ideas and communicate throughout the duration of the course, plus:

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• Barbell Training (online short course)- Take a deep dive into the world of the barbell and break down the traditional use of the barbell, provided online through The Unconventional Training Academy.

• IEFP 6 months Mentor Program - Post qualification mentorship, designed to help all qualifying students. Don't get left in the dark, wondering what your next step will be. We provide further support and advice once you're qualified to assist you on your path within the fitness industry. This program provides qualified fitness professionals with:

  • 6 months access to the following:

    • Fortnightly 30 minute (12 in total) mentor meeting sessions, with an IEFP business mentor

    • Ability to ask 5 questions per week to your mentor on anything business or training related.

    • Access to a 2 hour start up session with your mentor, at the start of your 6 months, and a 2 hour business review post mentorship to help guide you on your path to success.

• A choice of either:

  • Integrated Corrective Specialist course - Creating an in depth understanding of your clients needs, and find the varying ways to cater form them, through specialist movement techniques, using varying equipment. This is an optional course that can be completed post qualification (valued at $2,500), or

  • Functional Movement Training - Understanding training principles across a broad range of functional movement patterns, assisting client with long term training plans, provided online through The Unconventional Training Academy.

 

What will you learn?

This course is designed to develop your expertise in fitness. Among others, you will learn to: 

• Instruct initial consults and gym orientations

• Develop and instruct gym based exercise programs

• Develop and Instruct group exercise sessions

• Identify risk and apply risk management processes

• Provide healthy eating information to clients

 

How is the course Assessed?

All learners will be assessed through the following methods:

• Observation during role play/simulation

• Questioning may include self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules or interview

• Portfolio may include documents, products with supporting documentation, historical evidence

• Structured Activities may include Projects, Case studies, presentations, role play, demonstration, progressive tasks

• Video submission - Observation (if required for further evidence, in self-paced learning only)

 

What are the entry requirements?

To enrol in this training program for SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness, learners must:

• Be 18 years or older,

• Have sound language and literacy skills (at least Year 10 English, or equivalent)*, and

• Have basic computer skills

*Learners who fail the LL&N assessment may still be enrolled to a course if endorsed by the trainer/assessor, and corresponding additional support strategies are in place.

 

What are the resources needed to complete the course?

To support you in your new course with The Institute of Elite Professionals, we will provide the following:

• SIS30321 student kit, which includes:

  • Online student platform

  • Learning support materials

  • Online and Face to Face Assessments

  • Templates for projects and other activities

• A simulated environment that provides realistic in-depth industry validated scenarios and simulations to assess candidates’ skills and knowledge.

• Organisational policies and procedures in relation to:

  • Customer service, specifically, those to enable ethical and non-discriminatory treatment of client requests and resolution of complaints, such as:

    • Communication protocols

    • Complaint procedures

    • Customer service procedures

    • Reporting procedures

    • Personal presentation

    • Privacy

    • Record keeping procedures

• Relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and codes related to:

  • Customer service, such as:

    • Consumer law

    • Equal opportunity

    • Work health and safety/occupational health and safety

    • Promotions

  • Risk management

• Relevant workplace documents and resources, including:

  • Sources of information on related services

  • Those relevant to risk management

  • Current workplace policies and procedures for WHS

• Databases

• Products and services to be delivered to clients

• Industry-realistic rations of staff to clients; these can be:

  • Staff and clients in an industry workplace, or

  • Individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation

• Case studies

• All equipment required to undertake learning and assessments in the fitness sector, and more.

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To complete your course, you will need ongoing access to the following:

• A computer with Internet access with a reliable speed

• Google Chrome (recommended browser)

• MS Word and PowerPoint or equivalent applications

• Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent application

• Possible need for a video recording device, such as a smartphone, for role playing activities

• A safe area to conduct the role play