To successfully complete the course you will need the following:
The Certificate 3 In Fitness Is Your First Step To a Rewarding New Career In The Fitness Industry
Become a leader, motivator and mentor.
Be the first person a member sees when they enter a gym, design motivating training programs, manage admin tasks, and deliver group fitness workouts.
Discover the skills and knowledge required to enter the fitness industry in this exciting course.
Why become a personal trainer?
- Consistent income
- Flexible work hours
- An opportunity to grow your own business
- Live a healthy, active lifestyle whilst helping others do the same
- Do something you truly love


Course Overview
The online Certificate III in fitness course provides you with the tools you need to proficiently deliver and instruct a variety of training programs in gyms, functional training studios and boot camps.
This certification will prepare you to work with individual clients, small groups and boot camps with fitness levels from beginner to advanced.
The online e-Learning platform is available 24/7 with ongoing support from our helpful team of trained industry professionals.
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ASSESS TO A GYM & QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
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What You Will Learn
This course gives you the knowledge and skills to deliver a variety of fitness programs in a group setting.
Upon successful graduation you'll be able to work in gyms, health clubs, functional training studios, boot camps, spas, on cruise liners and in resorts.
Kick-Start Your Career As A...
GYM INSTRUCTOR
SALES CONSULTANT
CLUB MANAGER
FITNESS & DIET PLAN COORDINATOR
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
ASSISTANT TRAINER

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Study Pathway
Students who successfully complete a SIS30315 Certificate 3 in Fitness are eligible to study the SIS40215 Certificate 4 in Fitness.
Career Pathway
The qualification is internationally recognised and is ideal for those wanting to join the fitness industry as a fully qualified fitness and gym instructor, but NOT Personal Training. Upon successful completion of your Cert 3 in Fitness, you will be able to work in gyms, health clubs, boot camps and functional studios.
Delivery
The course is delivered through the IFA online e-Learning platform, with support and guidance from your very own tutor every step of the way.
Duration
- Self Paced (between 12-weeks and 52-weeks)
- Enrolment up to 52-weeks
- Extensions are available if more time is required
Eligibility
There are no prerequisite units for the Certificate 3 in Fitness, students just need the following;
- Be over 15 years old
- Have an internet connection
- Have access to a gym for practical assessments
There Are 16 Units Of Competency
The SIS30315 Cert 3 in Fitness qualification includes 16 units of competency covering everything from client health screening and fitness orientation, to instructing group fitness sessions.
After you successfully complete the Cert 3 in Fitness you’ll gain access to an additional 2 certifications including kettlebell level 1 and power bags.
Core
The following units are compulsory for the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness:
- SISFFIT001 – Provide health screening & Fitness orientation
- SISFFIT002 – Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations
- SISFFIT003 – Instruct fitness programs
- SISFFIT004 – Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming
- SISFFIT005 – Provide healthy eating information
- SISFFIT014 – Instruct exercise to older clients
- SISXCCS001 – Provide quality service
- SISXFAC001 – Maintain equipment for activities
- SISXIND001 – Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments
Elective
Through industry engagement we have selected the following elective units for study:
- BSBRSK401 – Identify risk and apply risk management processes
- SISSSTC401A – Develop strength and conditioning programs
- SISSSTC301A – Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
- SISFFIT007 – Instruct group exercise sessions
- SISFFIT006 – Conduct fitness appraisals
- HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
- SISFFIT011 – Deliver approved community fitness programs
Education for SIS30315 Certificate 3 in Fitness and SIS40215 Certificate 4 in Fitness is supplied by our international industry education partner IFA Training RTO 32433. IFA is the RTO that issues all statements of attainment in regards to registered qualifications.