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Australian Institute of Personal Trainers

SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness

Whether you want to work in a gym environment or aspire to run your own personal training business, becoming a qualified Personal Trainer is rewarding, giving you the opportunity to help people reach their health and fitness goals.


Delivery Structure

Practical

Practical elements of the course can be undertaken in one of three ways:

  • Campus Club - Learn in a small group environment inside one of Australia’s leading gyms and be mentored by the best in the business. Undertake 27 hours of face-to-face practical learning following a set timetable.
  • 1-to-1 Flexible Mentor - You’ll be matched with one of our qualified Personal Trainers who will mentor you inside a real club. Enjoy the flexibility of arranging your own timetable to complete 27 hours of face-to-face practical learning with your Mentor.
  • Mentor of Your Choice - If you already know a Personal Trainer, we could approve them to be your Mentor to guide you through the practical components of your course. Complete 27 hours of face-to-face practical learning at a club of your choice.

Theoretical

  • Study the theoretical elements of this course anywhere and anytime through our online learning platform. 17 course units to complete. Complete 1.5 course unit every month to graduate in 12 months.

Resources Required

For the online part of the course, you may need regular access to:

  • Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points.
  • Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended).
  • Office Equipment: Printer and scanner to print and upload some of your assessments.
  • Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above.
  • Mobile Phone with video capability or Video Camera: Some assessments in your course will require you to take and submit videos of you undertaking tasks for assessment.
  • Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.
  • MAC: Operating system - OS X 10.14 Mojave or later.
  • Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download).
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Delivery mode:
Online / On Campus

Average duration:
12 months

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Entry Requirements

Before commencing SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, students are required to complete and be deemed competent in the units of competency below (or superseded units), which are available as part of the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness.

  • 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
  • Education: You’ll need to have completed year 10 or equivalent (i.e., a qualification at Certificate II level or higher, or 2 years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication).
  • Minimum Age: You need to be at least 16. If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian will need to sign your enrolment form.
  • Residency Status: You need to be a permanent Australian resident or equivalent.
  • Practical Assessment: Please be aware some of your assessments require you to source participants to role-play clients, please work with your mentor to secure the required number.
  • Working with Children Check: For the work placement portion of your course, you may need a current “Working with Children Check Clearance” issued by the relevant authority in your state/territory.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,060 weekly pay
$1,350 weekly pay
$1,150 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,350 weekly pay
$1,350 weekly pay
$1,350 weekly pay
$1,350 weekly pay
$1,350 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

AIPT offers flexible payment plans beginning from just $33.34* a week!

Enquire now to find out more about instalment plans or saving on your course fees by paying upfront.

*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers uses the direct debiting services of Debitsuccess on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. Weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.

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About this provider

At the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) we are experts in wellness, nutrition and fitness. We equip our students with the best in online mixed with practical education. Established in 1999 alongside our partner Registered Training Organisation, Foundation Education, AIPT has grown from a handful of campuses in Queensland to over 150 campuses and an extensive network of Mentors Australia-wide.

When you study with AIPT you have access to:

  • Dedicated student support – Access to a dedicated team of Support Officers to make the transition into study as straightforward as possible.
  • Largest network of locations – We have the industry’s largest network of gyms across Australia, ensuring we’re in your area.
  • Flexible delivery options – We cater to all learning styles and offer flexible study options to suit everyone’s schedules, with a focus on practical learning and hands-on experience.

Australian Institute of Personal Trainers is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO – 32363)

Operating since: 1999
Legal name: Australian Institute of Personal Trainers Pty Ltd
RTO code: 32363

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