Certificate III in Fitness
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of instructors who perform a range of activities and functions within the fitness industry. Depending on the specialisation chosen, this qualification provides a pathway to work as an instructor providing exercise instruction for group, aqua or gym programs.
They work independently with some level of autonomy in a controlled environment such as fitness, leisure, aquatic and community centres where risks are managed through pre-existing risk assessment and hazard control processes.
Individuals who specialise in Aqua Exercise Instruction deliver water-based exercise sessions designed for participation by a group of clients. Sessions may be freestyle, pre-choreographed or circuit style. They also have the skills to rescue a client in distress, and an appropriate level of pool deck fitness and endurance.
Individuals who specialise in Group Exercise Instruction deliver exercise sessions designed for participation by a group of clients with a mix of ages/fitness levels. Sessions may be freestyle, pre-choreographed or circuit style. These individuals instruct and demonstrate complete exercise sessions to groups with limited individual interaction.
Individuals who specialise in Gym Instruction provide individually tailored client assessments, provide technique correction as needed, and develop and demonstrate programs. They also provide supervision of a facility or service, keep equipment clean, tidy and well maintained, and handle various customer inquiries.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
16 units must be completed:
- 9 core units
- 7 elective units, consisting of:
- all units in Groups A, B or C
- remaining units to make up the required 7 elective units from Group D; maximum of 2 units may be selected elsewhere in SIS Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
Packaging Rules for each specialisation:
- All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Fitness (Aqua Exercise Instructor)
- All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Fitness (Group Exercise Instructor)
- All Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Fitness (Gym Instructor).
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Core
SISFFIT001 Provide health screening and fitness orientation
SISFFIT002 Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations
SISFFIT003 Instruct fitness programs
SISFFIT004 Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming
SISFFIT005 Provide healthy eating information
SISFFIT014 Instruct exercise to older clients
SISXCCS001 Provide quality service
SISXFAC001 Maintain equipment for activities
SISXIND001 Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments
Group A – Aqua Exercise Instructor
BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
SISCAQU002 Perform basic water rescues
SISCAQU008 Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills
SISFFIT008 Instruct water-based fitness activities
SISFFIT022 Instruct aquatic sessions for specific population groups
Group B – Group Exercise Instructor
BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
SISFFIT007 Instruct group exercise sessions
SISFFIT011 Instruct approved community fitness programs
Group C – Gym Instructor
BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals
Group D – General Electives
BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SISCAQU002 Perform basic water rescues
SISCAQU008 Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills
SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals
SISFFIT007 Instruct group exercise sessions
SISFFIT008 Instruct water-based fitness activities
SISFFIT009 Deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed community fitness
SISFFIT010 Deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music
SISFFIT011 Instruct approved community fitness programs
SISFFIT012 Instruct movement programs to children aged 5 to 12 years
SISFFIT022 Instruct aquatic sessions for specified population groups
SISXCAI006 Facilitate groups
SISXDIS001 Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability
SISXFAC002 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities
SISXFIN002 Process financial transactions
SISXRES002 Educate user groups