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Certificate III in Fitness (Gym Instructor) SRF30206
To become a Gym Instructor or Group Exercise Instructor the minimum qualification you need is a Certificate III in Fitness. Once you are Certificate III qualified, you can work in gyms and health and fitness centres.
Career Prospects
Become a Gym Instructor with a job-ready understanding of:
- Physiology and anatomy.
- Training and nutrition.
- Business and communication
- Work as a Gym Instructor within a gym or fitness centre
- Conduct recreational programs with groups in a park, beach or setting of your choice.
- Run group fitness sessions for participants of all ages and backgrounds.
- Work as a gym instructor on a cruise ship.
What Will I Learn?
- Anatomy and physiology basics
- How to design fitness programs
- How to build rapport with clients
- How to conduct a pre-exercise health screen
- Basic nutrition
- How to test fitness levels
- How to identify clients with special needs
- How to conduct recreational programs
*Additional Specialisations (Optional):
- Exercise for older adults.
- Aqua instructor.
- Group exercise instructor.
After you have gained your Certificate III in Fitness you can then upgrade to a Personal Trainer or Fitness Specialist and increase your chances of landing your dream career in the fitness industry.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered online with the option to attend face-to-face workshops (available Australia wide). Upon enrolment students are issued with a login and password, providing access to OCA's e-learning centre.
In addition to the online content, the course must be combined with practical content in the form of a log book, which needs to be completed as part of a work placement.
You must hold a current First Aid and CPR qualification. This is not included in the online course and must be completed at a provider of your choice if you do not currently have this qualification.
An overall exam covering content from all units must be completed once you have completed all units before we can issue your qualification. This exam is a closed book exam and must be supervised by a JP, teacher, police officer, or one of our assessors.
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Recognition and Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally accredited Certificate III in Fitness. There are no pre-requisites to this course. Online Courses Australia is in partnership with registered training organisation 32107 to provide you first-class training and student support while you undertake your studies in this qualification.
Units of Study
This course has 24 units of study.
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This OCA course combines 24 competencies clustered into six subjects, which must be completed as well as a First Aid and CPR qualification to form a complete Certificate III qualification. First Aid is not delivered in the online course format and must be completed elsewhere if students do not hold this qualification already.
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Units of Competency |
All 24 units of competency are to be completed. |
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Code |
Title |
Core/ Elective |
Nominal Hours |
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BSBCMN302A |
Organise personal work priorities and development. |
Core |
5 |
|
BSBFLM303A |
Contribute to effective workplace relationships. |
Core |
4 |
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ICAITU006C |
Operate computing packages. |
Core |
4 |
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SRXFAD002A |
Provide advanced first aid response. |
Core |
16 |
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SRXGCSO04A |
Meet client needs and expectations. |
Core |
7 |
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SRXGCST03A |
Process client complaints. |
Core |
3 |
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SRXINU002A |
Apply sport and recreation law. |
Core |
5 |
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SRXOHS001B |
Follow defined OHS policies and procedures. |
Core |
6 |
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SRXRIK001A |
Undertake risk analysis activities. |
Core |
6 |
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SRFFIT001B |
Provide orientation to clients prior to undertaking a fitness programme. |
Stream |
17 |
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SRFFIT003B |
Undertake client induction and screening. |
Stream |
17 |
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SRFFIT004B |
Develop fitness programmes. |
Stream |
15 |
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SRFFIT005B |
Apply basic exercise science to exercise instruction. |
Stream |
15 |
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SRFFIT006B |
Use and maintain core fitness industry equipment. |
Stream |
10 |
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SRFFIT014A |
Provide advice to clients on the application of basic anatomy and physiology to fitness programmes. |
Stream |
30 |
|
SRFFIT015A |
Provide nutrition advice to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines. |
Stream |
20 |
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SRFGYM001B |
Instruct fitness activity skills to a client using fitness equipment. |
Stream |
21 |
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SRFSPP002A |
Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery. |
Stream |
23 |
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SRXGRO003A |
Provide leadership to groups. |
Stream |
8 |
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SRFGYM002B |
Customise gym instructional skills to include specific areas of expertise current in the fitness industry. |
Specialisation |
14 |
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SRXCAI004B |
Plan a session or programme for participants. |
Elective |
8 |
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SRXCAI005B |
Conduct a sport and recreation session for participants. |
Elective |
8 |
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SRXCAI006B |
Organise a sport and recreation programme. |
Elective |
8 |
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SRXCAI007B |
Conduct a sport and recreation programme. |
Elective |
8 |
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|
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278 |
How Long Does The Course Take?
Total nominal hours: 278 hours. Full time load: 12 hours per week. Full-time duration: 24 weeks
Maximum 12 months access to online course (approximately 20- 30 hours to complete each unit).
Course Costs
Purchase this course online and complete it at your own pace in your own time.
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Total Cost$1499
Payment Plan
You may pay for this course via a flexible payment plan. To do so simply select this option and click on add to cart.
$99 Deposit
$100/Week for 22 Weeks
Total Payment Plan Cost $2299
