SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness

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Shape the Future of Fitness

Flexible Delivery

Begin your journey with our SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, offering up to 18 months to complete at your own pace. Start whenever it suits you and fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments. This course provides a perfect blend of flexibility and comprehensive learning to prepare you for a rewarding career in fitness.

Exceptional Learning Experience

Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment with our flexible delivery methods. The course is delivered using a self-paced, asynchronous study methodology, primarily online. Access a wide range of eLearning materials, supported by interactive activities and skills-based training. Need assistance? Our experienced trainers and assessors are just a phone call or email away to ensure you receive the support you need.

Key Workplace Skills You’ll Gain

• Personalised Fitness Programs: Design and instruct tailored exercise programs for clients, addressing goals such as body composition and fitness improvements.
• Client Relationship Management: Build strong, professional connections with clients, fostering trust and motivation.
• Strength and Conditioning Expertise: Develop and implement effective programs that help clients achieve their physical best.
• Business Management in Fitness: Understand business risk management, legal requirements, and develop plans for new ventures in the fitness industry.

Why Choose This Course?

The fitness industry continues to grow, with increasing demand for skilled professionals who can deliver personalised fitness solutions. The SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness provides you with the advanced knowledge and practical expertise required to stand out in this competitive field. Whether you aim to be a personal trainer, manage a fitness studio, or specialise in strength and conditioning, this course sets you up for success.

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Our flexible delivery model and supportive learning environment ensure you are equipped with the skills to thrive in your chosen career.

For more information, fill out our form or call us at +61 1300 783 283 and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in fitness.

SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness

Course Description

Work for yourself as a personal trainer! This course will teach you how to design, deliver and assess a variety of individualised exercise programs, including for older adults. You’ll know how to incorporate a varied range of personal training equipment as well as deliver your training programmes in different environments (indoors or outdoors).

The SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness reflects the role of personal trainers who develop, instruct and evaluate personalised exercise programs for generally healthy and low risk clients, to achieve specific fitness goals. Clients with higher health risks are referred to medical or allied health professionals.

Personal trainers work independently using highly developed fitness skills and knowledge in both routine and unpredictable situations. They use well-developed communication and collaboration skills to interact with clients and health professionals to improve client fitness outcomes.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as an employed or self-employed personal trainer in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure and community centres, client workplaces and homes, and outdoor locations. Personal trainers may offer services to individuals and groups and may provide online training services. In some employment contexts, personal trainers. May be involved in team leadership or supervisory activities.

Study Mode

Self-paced completed online in your own time, at your own pace.

This course is delivered using an asynchronous study methodology, utilising mainly online delivery (eLearning) of learning materials and assessment resources.

We provide our students ongoing support throughout the course duration via telephone, emails and/or virtual online meetings, on request.

Flexible Duration

Up to 18 months – Can be extended up to and no longer than 3 months depending on course progression.

Study Load

Self-Paced – Completion of one unit per month is recommended to ensure ongoing progression and completion within the course duration.

Start Date

Start anytime

Course Units

This qualification consists of 17 units (10 core units and 7 elective units).

Course Completion / Qualification Pathways

Students obtaining a ‘Competent’ result for all units of competency will achieve the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness certificate.

A Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who complete less than the required units for the full qualification.

*Note: Australian College does not guarantee successful completion of the course nor guarantees a particular employment outcome on completion of the qualification.’

Graduates may choose to further their study through enrolment in the:

• BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business or the
• BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business.

Career Opportunities

On completion of the course, graduates may aspire to work in the industry as a Fitness Studio Manager, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Fitness Consultant, Sports Coach, Corporate Fitness Coordinator, Group Exercise Coordinator, Gym Floor Supervisor.

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold the following units of competency (or units that have been superseded by these units):

• 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

In addition to the above, Australian College has certain admission criteria for this course. Prospective students must:

• be minimum 16 years of age or older at the time of enrolment. Parental consent is required from all students under the age of 18 years
• complete a language, literacy and numeracy test prior to enrolment
• have access to a sport, fitness or recreation workplace
• depending on the unit, students may be required to interact with actual or simulated team members, clients and staff and maybe required to participate in audio/video-recorded role-plays with others
• obtain their Unique Student Identifier (USI) and provide it to Australian College. Information on how to obtain a USI can be found here.
• agree to comply with Australian College policies and procedures as published on the website and outlined in the Student Handbook.
• pay all fees as outlined in the Enrolment Terms and Conditions.

Students must have access to and be able to operate:

• An internet-enabled PC/Laptop or similar running a current operating system (e.g. Windows 10 or Mac OSX)
• An audio/video recording device (such as a mobile phone) for the purpose of preparing audio/video assessment recordings
• Microsoft Office (or compatible software)
• Current web browser (e.g., Chrome)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader or another PDF document viewer
• Valid email address

Overseas Students Policy

This course is not available to students on an Overseas Student Visa.

As defined in the ESOS Act 2000, Overseas students are not eligible to apply to enrol in this nationally recognised course, nor are they eligible for certification. Please refer to the Enrolment Terms and Conditions.

This course is delivered using an asynchronous study methodology, utilising mainly online delivery (eLearning) of training materials supported with emails and phone calls with the trainer and assessor, on request.

Self-paced completed online in your own time, at your own pace. We provide our students ongoing support throughout the course duration via telephone, emails and/or virtual online meetings.

It is recommended that students have access to a real sport, fitness and/or recreation work environment to be able to practice their skills while learning and completing assessment tasks which may require specific software and equipment.

*Note: It is the student’s responsibility to organise their own access to a real work specific environment for the course.

Assessments

To ensure we gather all types of evidence as required by the training package and unit requirements, various assessment methods are being used to assess the student’s competencies.

Following are assessment methods used for this qualification:

• Knowledge/Theory based assessment consisting of questions and answers
• Case Studies – includes analysis of case studies and answering questions
• Projects– depending on the unit, projects may have to be completed in a simulated environment or in a real workplace
• Practical activities and observations
• Third Party Reports
• Audio/video recordings of practical demonstration such as roleplays,
• Portfolio Builder

Please note that practical demonstrations and roleplays will have to be video recorded and submitted via Australian College LMS or e-Campus.

This qualification does not require mandatory work placement.

However, Australian College recommend students to have access to real sport and fitness work environment for them to practice and complete tasks using specific software and equipment, such as:

• One set of dumbbells (5 – 25kg)
• Two barbells and collars
• A minimum of two pieces of cardio equipment (e.g. bike, rower, treadmill)
• A minimum of one squat racks
• A minimum of two suspension trainers
• A range of medicine/slam balls
• Resistance bands of varying tensions
• A minimum of one bench
• One tape measure
• One blood pressure monitor
• One exercise mat
• One set of kettlebells (8 – 24kg)
• At least one cable-based resistance machines (e.g. seated row, lat pulldown, chest press)
• Access to an outdoor area where activity can be performed
• Access to a range of equipment: step, ledge, park bench, small weights, water bottles, dumbbells, etc.
• Five clients

*Note: It is the student’s responsibility to organise their own access to a real work specific environment for the course.

RPL and Credit Transfer is available for all students to consider. Students will be provided with information about RPL and Credit Transfer prior to enrolment. Australian College will recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other RTO’s, upon verification with the issuing organisation.

For more information on RPL and Credit Transfer email us at: [email protected] 

Course Fees – $4,000

PAYMENT OPTION 1 – $1,400 on enrolment, $1,400 on week 2, $1,200 week 3
PAYMENT OPTION 2 – $450 deposit, then $80 weekly (for 50 weeks) = $4,450
PAYMENT OPTION 3 – Zip Money or customise your own payment plan