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Course: Certificate III in Fitness SRF30206

A nationally recognised qualification under the SRF04 Fitness Industry Training Package, this course has been developed in partnership with Sport Knowledge Australia, a centre of excellence in sport science and management.

You will learn the skills required for working as an instructor within a fitness centre, health club or gym environment, including conducting fitness appraisals, developing basic fitness programs, using fitness equipment, and advising clients on fitness and nutrition matters. You will also gain general business skills in workplace communication, computer operation and market analysis. A mandatory work placement is included.

Potential jobs:

Gym instructor

The global, exclusive provider of sport education courses to Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education), Sport Knowledge Australia is Australia's International Centre of Excellence in Sports Science and Management, and is defined by its development and delivery of premium sport knowledge products and services.

Included materials

Personal Nutrition textbook
The Essential Guide to Fitness textbook
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology textbook
Skin callipers
Tape measure
Diet Analysis CD

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Course Number	B0004
Course Fees From	$48.54 per week View our payment options

Delivery mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 24 months
Assessments:	24 written assessments 19 workplace assessments
Qualification:	Certificate III
Nationally Recognised	Yes
Government Funding	Yes

Career One jobs for:
Sports & Fitness Training	5

ID	Subject expand all

BSBCMN302A	Organise personal work priorities and development Organising and completing your work schedule Monitoring your performance Developing and maintaining your standards
BSBFLM303A	Contribute to effective workplace relationships Gathering, conveying and receiving information and ideas Developing trust and confidence Building and maintaining networks and relationships Managing difficulties
ICAITU006C	Operate computing packages Use appropriate software Access, retrieve and manipulate data Access and use help functions within each application Use keyboard and equipment
SRXFAD002A	Provide advanced first aid response Students need a Level 2 First Aid Certificate for this competency
SRXGCSO04A	Meet client needs and expectations Identify client needs and expectations Provide the identified client needs and expectations
SRXGCST03A	Process client complaints Respond to complaints Referring complaints
SRXINU002A	Apply sport and recreation law Identify laws applicable to the sport and recreation industry Ensure compliance with legal requirements
SRXOHS001B	Follow defined OHS policies and procedures Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control Contribute to participative arrangements for the management of occupational health and safety
SRXRIK001A	Undertake risk analysis of activities Establish the context of the risk analysis Identify risks associated with an activity Conduct risk analysis of an activity Undertake risk assessment of an activity Treat risks associated with an activity Monitor and review the risk management for an activity
SRFFIT001B	Provide orientation to clients prior to undertaking a fitness program Establish rapport with clients Identify general client fitness requirements Advise client on the benefits and procedures of fitness appraisal and exercise prescription Deliver and process a basic health screening questionnaire
SRFITT003B	Undertake client induction and screening Conduct a pre-test screening procedure to identify whether a medical appointment should be recommended to clients Determine the fitness goals and current physical activity patterns of clients Motivate and encourage clients to adhere to exercise programs Conduct a basic fitness appraisal Interpret and apply results of a basic fitness appraisal to the fitness program for a client Motivate the client
SRFFIT004B	Develop basic fitness program Gather pre-programming information, including a client's current fitness level Develop a basic exercise plan of general activities suited to client's needs, lifestyle and exercise preferences Develop a fitness program for clients Give clear and effective instruction ensuring effective services provision and vocal effectiveness Supervise fitness activities in a manner that makes the client feel at ease, safe and motivated Review and adapt a client's exercise program in accordance with their progress Display an appropriate instructional style
SRFFIT005B	Apply basic exercise science to exercise instruction Use anatomical terminology and descriptions of the musculoskeletal structure of the body when instructing clients Relate the functioning of the cardio-respiratory system to exercise instruction Apply a knowledge of the body's energy systems to exercise instruction Use a knowledge of the lever systems of the human body and resistance equipment to set safe and effective exercise intensities Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the factors that motivate people to commence and stay with a long-term fitness program
SRFFIT006B	Use and maintain core fitness industry equipment Conduct basic maintenance of equipment and facilities of a fitness centre Assist clients in the safe operation of the major types of equipment used in a fitness centre
SRFFIT014A	Provide advice to clients on the application of basic anatomy and physiology to fitness programs Apply a knowledge of the systems of the human body to movement and exercise Apply an understanding of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system when providing information to clients about fitness programs Relate the structure and function of the cardiovascular system and the respiratory system when providing information to clients Provide information about the structure and function of the digestive system Apply knowledge of the structure and function of the nervous system to fitness activities
SRFFIT015A	Provide nutrition advice to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines Explain the relationship between nutrition health and fitness to clients Provide basic advice to clients about the fundamental principles of healthy eating Provide nutritional information to clients regarding body composition management Support fitness clients with body image issues Refer clients to allied health professionals or medical professional for further information or consultation
SRFGYM001B	Instruct fitness activity skills to a client using fitness equipment Identify standard fitness exercises to meet a range of fitness outcomes when planning fitness activities and programs Demonstrate the correct technique of executing standard fitness exercises to fitness clients Instruct clients to perform standard fitness exercises including the correct use of fitness equipment Monitor clients while performing fitness activities and provide appropriate feedback
SRFSPP002A	Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery Identify specific population clients Provide advice to specific population clients regarding exercise testing and participation Provide modifications to the delivery of exercise techniques, exercise programs, fitness equipment and/or facilities for specific populations under the guidance of medical or allied health professionals Work with a network of medical and allied health professionals to deliver exercise for special populations
SRXGRO003A	Provide leadership to groups Demonstrate appropriate standards of performance Influence individuals and groups Make decisions Facilitate group decision-making Demonstrate appropriate leadership styles
SRFGYM002B	Customise gym instructional skills to include specific areas of expertise current in the fitness industry Write training programs to achieve specific fitness goals for a range of clients Deliver fitness programs to a range of clients with varied fitness goals Instruct resistance exercises to a range of clients with varied fitness goals Supervise training sessions Monitor the progress of clients, and modify their programs as required to give continued improvements in fitness Motivate clients
BSBCMN304A	Contribute to personal skill development and learning Identifying your need for new skills Developing your skills Checking your progress
BSBCMN301A	Exercise initiative in a business environment Model high standards of business practice Where do you fit in? Influence individuals and groups positively Make informed decisions
SRXINU003A	Analyse participation patterns in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry Review and interpret the market for current leisure and recreation service delivery Report outcomes on participation patterns analysis
SRXGRO001A	Facilitate a group Plan the establishment of a group Monitor group formation Develop group commitment and co-operation Facilitate group processes Manage and facilitate group performance

Entry requirements

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

Additional requirements

In order to complete the mandatory work placement for this course you will need to be able to meet the physical requirements of workplace performance such as manual handling and lifting.

First Aid requirements

Students will need to hold a current full Senior or Level 2 First Aid Certificate, issued by an accredited provider. Approximate cost to student: $170. For information on your nearest St John office, please phone 1300 360 455. For your nearest Red Cross office, please phone 1300 367 428.

The Certificate III in Fitness is a prerequisite for the Certificate IV in Fitness, which will qualify you to become a registered personal trainer.

Donna Ellerton

An experienced, high profile trainer of fitness instructors in Australia and overseas, Donna Ellerton is also an established international presenter.

In Europe she has lectured at fitness colleges and universities, and developed training programs for fitness instructors. After creating four nationally certified indoor cycling training programs, Donna currently educates instructors in Australia, America and Asia.

Donna is also fitness guru Donna Aston's cycling expert for the Fitness to Go series, has represented the Schwinn cycling team in both Australia and Greece, and has starred in a range of fitness DVDs.

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Government Funding

In some instances, students may be eligible for Austudy, Centrelink or other government-funded programs to help with study. Please check with Centrelink regarding eligibility, or contact a course and careers advisor on 1300 853 033.

Work Placement

Why is a Work Placement Required?

This course includes 120 hours of work placement. Work placement is required to ensure that the student is able to demonstrate and apply what he or she has learnt in an industry context.

Workplace assessments and training must be undertaken in workplace organisations that are suitable for the course. The student must be under the direction of an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor. The workplace assessments will be conducted by Open Colleges Workplace Assessors, who will contact both the workplace organisation and the student to arrange mutually convenient times to conduct the workplace assessments.

Open Colleges will assist students to identify work placement opportunities in an appropriate organisation however, it is the responsibility of the student to find and complete the work placement. In the event that the student has previously arranged a work placement Open Colleges will check the suitability of this arrangement.

Open Colleges will make reasonable efforts to organise for assessment to be conducted in the workplace however, the student may be required to attend assessment events at other locations. If the student does not complete a mandatory work placement within the duration of the course Open Colleges is not permitted to issue the qualification.

You will need to complete this part of your studies in an Australian workplace.

Insurance

Open Colleges is pleased to offer our students insurance cover for any mandatory work placement they undertake as part of their course.

Please note that this policy does not provide professional indemnity coverage.

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Course: Certificate III in Fitness SRF30206

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Minimum education

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Computer requirements

English language requirements

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Additional requirements

First Aid requirements

Donna Ellerton

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Government Funding

Work Placement

Why is a Work Placement Required?

Insurance

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