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SIS40210 Certificate IV in Fitness

If you aspire to work as a personal trainer, whether in an established organisation or in your own business, Open Colleges Certificate IV in Fitness SIS40210 offers an ideal combination of theory and practical knowledge.

Developed around the textbook Fitness Trainer Essentials, this is a nationally recognised qualification from the SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package. It covers fitness planning and programming, legal matters, client screening and motivation, program delivery and business planning. The course also includes a mandatory work placement for skill development, application and assessment purposes.

Potential career outcomes:

  • Personal trainer
  • Children's trainer
  • Older client's trainer

  • Course Detail

    Course number
    E0164
    Course duration
    Max 18 months
    Course fees from
    $52.08 per week
    Qualification
    Certificate IV
    Delivery mode
    Online with Work Placement
    Nationally recognised
    Yes
    Assessments

    Written assessments and workplace assessments
    National Code
    SIS40210
    Awarded By
    Open Colleges
    Associated With
    Nationally Recognised Training

  • Subjects

  • Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Students must have successfully completed prescribed units from the Certificate III in Fitness SIS30310 and hold a current first aid qualification and CPR certificate as a prerequisite for this course.

    Minimum education

    • Year 10 or equivalent OR
    • relevant qualification OR
    • relevant vocational experience.

    Minimum age

    Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

    Computer requirements

    Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

    Minimum specifications for the computer are:

    • Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
    • Microsoft Windows 98, or
    • Mac OS X, and
    • CD-ROM drive.

    Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader and
    • Macromedia Flash player.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

    Evidence

    Example
    IELTS Overall score of 5.5
    TOEFL 530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
    12 months in English-speaking employment Testimonial, statutory declaration

    Workplace requirements

    Students will need to find their own work placement and will be required to undertake a minimum of 100 hours in an appropriate environment. This provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate and practice your skills in the workplace. Suitable settings include fitness centres, health clubs and gyms. Please note that in order to complete the mandatory work placement for this course you will need to be able to meet the physical requirements of the workplace.

  • Pathways

    Upon completion of this course, you will have the required skills to seek work as a professional trainer or establish your own training business.

  • Trainers and Assessors

    • Cheree Quon

      Cheree Quon

      Cheree has been employed in the fitness industry for over 10 years as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor and massage practitioner; working professionally with the South Sydney Rabbitohs. She has extensive experience in the areas of exercise, fitness, nutrition and sports massage. Her philosophy is: “Train the same way you live your life - with respect, plus integrity, physical and mental discipline as well as strength in body and mind”.

    • Rosemary Marchese

      Rosemary Marchese

      With her degree in Physiotherapy and training within the fitness industry, Rosemary uses her experience and expertise within the health and fitness industries as a fitness author and writer, and trainer and assessor. She has over 12 years of experience working in vocational education and training in both the private and public domains.

      Rosemary is a well-established published fitness author and freelance writer. She is listed on the Consultant and Advisor Register for the Australian Council for Private Education and Training. She has extensive experience in the development of curriculum, assessment and learning materials for fitness and health qualifications in Australia.

      Rosemary is the co-author of the textbook 'The Essential Guide to Fitness: For the Fitness Instructor' (now available in 2nd edition), which was specifically written to suit the needs of the fitness training package. She is now finalising work on her second health and fitness book.

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