Turn your interest in fitness and health into a career. Learn the skills and knowledge required to become a registered fitness instructor with the Fitness Industry Association.

• Location:
  St Albans, Werribee, Footscray Park, Melton and Industry
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Sport & Science
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus and Burst Mode
• Course code:
  SRF30206
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• gym instructor
• fitness instructor

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The course provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to become a registered Fitness Instructor.

• Organise Personal Work Priorities and Development

  Unit code

  BSBCMN302A

• Contribute to Effective Workplace Relationships

  Unit code

  BSBFLM303A

• Operate Computing Packages

  Unit code

  ICAITU006C

• Provide Advanced First Aid Response

  Unit code

  SRXFAD002A

• Meet Client Needs and Expectations

  Unit code

  SRXGCSO04A

• Process Client Complaints

  Unit code

  SRXGCST03A

• Apply Sport and Recreation Law

  Unit code

  SRXINU002A

• Undertake Risk Analysis of Activities

  Unit code

  SRXRIK001A

• Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

  Unit code

  SRXOHS001B

• Provide Orientation to Clients Prior to Undertaking a Fitness Program

  Unit code

  SRFFIT001B

• Undertake Client Induction and Screening

  Unit code

  SRFFIT003B

• Develop Basic Fitness Programs

  Unit code

  SRFFIT004B

• Apply Basic Exercise Science to Exercise Instruction

  Unit code

  SRFFIT005B

• Use and Maintain Core Fitness Industry Equipment

  Unit code

  SRFFIT006B

• Provide Advice to Clients on the Application of Basic Anatomy and Physiology to Fitness Programs

  Unit code

  SRFFIT014A

• Provide Nutrition Advice to Clients in Accordance With Recommended Guidelines

  Unit code

  SRFFIT015A

• Instruct Fitness Activity Skills to a Client Using Fitness Equipment

  Unit code

  SRFGYM001B

• Develop and Apply an Awareness of Specific Populations to Exercise Delivery

  Unit code

  SRFSPP002A

• Provide Leadership to Groups

  Unit code

  SRXGRO003A

• Customise Gym Instructional Skills to Include Specific Areas of Expertise Current in the Fitness Industry

  Unit code

  SRFGYM002B

• Design an Athlete's Diet

  Unit code

  SRSCOP023B

• Facilitate a Group

  Unit code

  SRXGRO001A

• Undertake Risk Analysis of Activities

  Unit code

  SRXRIK001A

• Plan and Instruct a Group Exercise Class

  Unit code

  SRFGEX001A

• Assist in Preparing Sport and Recreation Sessions for Participants

  Unit code

  SRXCAI001B

• Assist in Conducting Sport and Recreation Sessions for Participants

  Unit code

  SRXCAI002B

• Organise and Complete Daily Work Activities

  Unit code

  BSBCMN202A

• Plan Outdoor Recreation Activities

  Unit code

  SROODR002A

• Guide Outdoor Recreation Sessions

  Unit code

  SROODR005A

• Plan for Minimal Environmental Impact

  Unit code

  SROOPS002B

• Apply Weather Information

  Unit code

  SROOPS003B

• Create a Client Relationship

  Unit code

  SRXGCSO01A

• Deal With Client Feedback

  Unit code

  SRXGCSO02A

• Promote Access, Equity and Diversity in Community Recreation

  Unit code

  SRCCRD003B

• Maintain Equipment of Activities

  Unit code

  SRXFAC001B

• Maintain Sport and Recreational Facilities

  Unit code

  SRXFAC002B

• Apply Rules and Regulations to Conduct Games and Competitions

  Unit code

  SRSOGP002A

RPL Electives

Duration of the course is twelve months part time. Full-time; Part-time; Flexible Delivery

• TAFE: School Choice
• Year 12: Direct Application
• International: IELTS 5.5
• Mature: Direct Appliction