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Certificate IV in Fitness (Fast Track)

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Course Information

Start Your Career as a Fitness Instructor

The SIS30321 Certificate III & SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness is designed for those looking to become Group Exercise Instructors or Gym Instructors. This qualification equips you with the skills to plan and deliver group exercise sessions and create gym-based programmes for individuals, where personalised instruction and ongoing client monitoring are limited.

You will work in structured and supervised environments, such as fitness centres, gyms, and community leisure facilities. As a fitness instructor, you will use discretion and judgement when delivering exercise sessions and interacting with clients, following established organisational policies and procedures.

Where Can This Qualification Take You?
This course provides a direct pathway to employment in:
– Fitness Centres & Gyms
– Leisure & Community Centres
– Health & Wellness Clubs

Overview

Duration

12 weeks or 24 weeks

Delivery mode

Face to Face

Delivery site:

ABM Campus: 242 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Practical: Private Gymnasium for practical training and assessment

Starting Date (Every 3 weeks): 2025: • 28th July • 18th August • 8th September, 29th September • 20th October • 10th November • 1st December, 22nd December 2026: • 12th January • 2nd February, 23rd February • 16th March • 6th April, 27th April • 18th May • 8th June Regulations & Standards The skills gained in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian industry standards, and codes of practice. Take the first step towards a rewarding career in fitness today! See the flexible payment options here!

Course Detail

Study Plan

Course Duration

Full Time Delivery Schedule – 12 Weeks + Work experience + 1 year gym membership included Part Time Delivery Schedule – 24 Weeks + Work experience

Student Support

• ABM assesses student support needs before enrolment via Enrolment and Pre-Enrolment Forms.

• Possible supports include LLN assistance, assistive technology, extra tutorials, and help with online learning tools.

• Additional costs or limitations are communicated before enrolment.

• If ABM cannot provide certain support, students are referred to third-party providers at their own expense.

• If ABM cannot offer a suitable learning environment, it will inform the student and may refer them to another provider instead of enrolling them.

Job roles

Personal Trainer

Fitness Instructor (Advanced)

Outdoor Trainer

Corporate or Workplace Trainer

Online Personal Trainer

Fitness Studio Owner/Manager

Pathway to further study

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education in the fitness industry with qualifications such as the SIS50122 Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management, SIS50321 Diploma of Sport, SIS50421 Diploma of Outdoor Leadership.

Additional Information

Please read the Student Handbook prior to enrolment as this contains valuable information about ABM. For further information, please contact ABM by sending an email to info@abm.edu.au or call us on +61 (02) 9160 4507.

No. of unitCodeTitleCore or Elective
CHCCOM006Establish and manage client relationshipsCore
SISFFIT041Develop personalised exercise programsCore
SISFFIT042Instruct personalised exercise sessionsCore
SISFFIT043Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goalsCore
SISFFIT044Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clientsCore
SISFFIT045Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clientsCore
SISFFIT049Use exercise science principles in fitness instructionCore
SISFFIT050Support exercise behaviour changeCore
SISFFIT051Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instructionCore
SISFFIT053Support healthy eating for individual fitness clientsCore
SISFFIT034Assess client movement and provide exercise adviceElective
SISXCAI010Develop strength and conditioning programsElective
BSBESB401Research and develop business plansElective
BSBESB301Investigate business opportunitiesElective
SISFFIT046Plan and instruct online exercise sessionsElective
BSBLDR414Lead team effectivenessElective
BSBCRT411Apply critical thinking to work practicesElective
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