Become A Personal Trainer: SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness

The Institute of Elite Fitness Professionals (RTO ID: 45862) offers the nationally recognised SIS40221 Certificate IV 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 only) delivery methods.

 

Where can it take your career?

The SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness is the latest nationally accredited course for individuals to attain specialist skills to train individual clients, or groups of clients, on a one-on-one or group basis, to improve health-related components of fitness in relatively low risk situations.

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

• Personal Trainer (who have specialist skills to train individual clients, or groups of clients, on a one-on-one or group basis, to improve health-related components of fitness in relatively low risk situations. This may include training of older clients and adolescents.)

• Online Personal Trainer

• Outdoor Trainer/Bootcamp Instructor

• Personal Trainer Manager

 

How is the course delivered?

 

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, and entry is open to all students completing the prior certificate III or with the required pre-requisites to enter this course. In addition to this there is a weekly virtual session (webinar), which helps keep everything on track. Our Certificate IV follows a similar structure to our certificate III course, with 12 webinars over the 12 weeks, however the Certificate IV course consists of 4 face to face sessions, 5 hours each 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 training 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 an IEFP tutor 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.

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Course Duration: Learners are provided with up to 48 weeks to complete the certificate, however actual completion times will vary greatly according to the individual learner and their own schedule.

 

Note: Please read the Institute of Elite Fitness Professionals Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.

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What will you learn?

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

• Assess client movement

• Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients

• Develop and instruct personalised programming and session delivery for client goals (Personal Training)

• Develop and instruct strength and conditioning techniques

• Plan and instruct online exercise sessions (online group and one on one personal training)

• Develop business plans

• Establish legal requirements for new business ventures

• Market new business ventures

 

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

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

• Video Submission - observation (if required as further evidence, in self-paced learning only)

 

What are the entry requirements?

To enrol in this training program for SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, learners must:

• Be 18 years or older,

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

• Have basic computer skills, and

• Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate

• Have been recognised as competent through a recognised training program or recognition process against the following units of competency:

  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (or a unit that supersedes this unit)

  • HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

  • SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation

  • SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments

  • SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions

  • SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions

  • SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients

  • SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise

  • SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information

*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 Institute of Elite Fitness Professionals, we will provide the following:

• SIS40221 student kit, which includes:

  • Online Student Learner 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.

• A safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the management and leadership – small and micro business field of work, and include access to:

  • Office equipment and resources

  • Business technology including internet access

  • Specialist software for analysis of data

  • Relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and codes

  • Relevant workplace documentation and resources

  • Case studies

  • Interaction with others

• A fitness industry workplace or simulated environment that offers a variety of appropriate services and facilities suitable for clients, including:

  • Those suitable for working collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals

• Assistance in finding a suitable work placement venue if required (40 hours)

• A variety of equipment, including:

  • Those appropriate for use by clients

  • Those appropriate for use by children and young adolescents

  • A variety of cardiovascular (electrical or non-electrical) equipment, free weights, such as barbells, dumbbells and plates, and contemporary equipment, such as fit balls

  • Appropriate equipment to demonstrate and observe functional movement patterns, dynamic posture, joint range of movement, muscle activation and strength, balance, stability, and coordination

  • Free weight or hydraulic equipment

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

  • Privacy

  • Anti-discrimination

  • Work health and safety/occupational health and safety

  • Duty of care

  • Business licenses and practices

  • Consumer protection

  • Civil liability

  • Conduct of long-term exercise programs

  • Functional movement observation and improvement

  • Endurance programs and sessions

• Organisational policies and procedures relevant to:

  • Working with children

  • Working with medical and allied health professionals

  • Industry-endorsed risk management protocols, exercise implications, and referral requirements

  • Confidentiality

  • Privacy

  • Recording and storing client information

  • Hygiene

  • Emergency

  • Standards of personal presentation

  • Participant’s clothing and footwear

  • Use, care, and maintenance of equipment

  • Ethical considerations

  • Conduct of the long-term exercise programs

  • Functional movement observation and improvement

  • Incorporating exercise science principles into fitness programming

  • Work health and safety/occupational health and safety

  • Referral forms and processes

  • The use of equipment and locations for personal training sessions

  • Providing nutrition information

  • Industry code of ethical practice

  • Endurance programs and sessions

• Relevant organisational documents and resources to successfully undertake required tasks.
   

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