Certificate III in Fitness
National Course Code | SIS30321
CRICOS Course Code | 089271G
Course Overview
The Certificate III in Fitness is your first step into the fitness industry. This national qualification allows you to be a ‘fitness instructor’. You will learn to assess, train and supervise clients in fitness centres and gyms.
Why study a Certificate III in Fitness with ALG?
Highly Qualified Trainers
A training team built around knowledge, attitude and passion that strives to provide students with a memorable experience and the skills to be successful in the real world.
All our trainers are active in the industry and can provide valuable insights on how to obtain and retain the knowledge and skills to be successful in the industry.
Fitness Facilities
Students will have the opportunity to benefit from ALG’s partnership with the Fitness and Lifestyle Group, one of Australia’s largest health and fitness businesses. The partnership allows ALG students to learn and apply practical skills in quality leading commercial fitness facilities including but not limited to Fitness First and Goodlife Health Clubs.
Redesigned Learning Materials
ALG has developed new learning resources, ensuring the most current learning content is available for our students. A blend of written material, videos, interactive online learning and PowerPoint steered activities to engage all types of learners.
Quick Facts
QUALIFICATION ACHIEVED
SIS30321– Certificate III in Fitness
CRICOS Course Code
089271G
DURATION
52 weeks
Full-time Training and Assessment
4 Terms X 10 weeks and 12 weeks of holidays
MODE
On-Campus
(2 days or 4 evenings per week)
50% theory/50% practical in gym
JOB OUTCOMES
Fitness Instructor
Group Instructor
COURSE FEES

Job Outcomes
The program outcomes for this course are:
- Workers qualified at a Certificate III level are primarily employed as gym or group instructors in a fitness or leisure facility.
- A study pathway to the Certificate IV in Fitness.
Additional outcomes include the attainment of a First Aid Certificate
Modules
Client Screening and Nutrition Advice
A focus on the importance of client screening, planning group exercise sessions and providing nutrition advice.
Exercise Delivery and Instruction
Apply anatomy and physiology knowledge to develop and instruct quality exercise programs and sessions.
Maximise Workplace Priorities
Understand Work Health & Safety, managing work priorities, and how to provide a quality service to customers in an individual/team setting.
Business Best Practice and Risk Management
Beginning with First aid, continuing to develop understanding on how to support workplace relationships, participate in sustainable work practices and apply business risk management processes.
Units of Competency within the Course
Click here to see the Units of Competency for this course.
Entry Requirements
The learner group for this qualification are people wishing to gain a qualification in order to work as an instructor providing exercise instruction for groups or gym programs. They work independently with some level of autonomy in a controlled environment such as fitness, leisure, aquatic and community centres where risks are managed through pre-existing risk assessment and hazard control processes.
This is an entry level course and no previous fitness skills or experience are necessary.
Entrants must have:
- Successfully completed the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) online test. For more details on how to complete the online test, please refer to 8.Appendix_Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements Factsheet.The purpose of the LLN online test is to ensure that you have the LLN skills needed to undertake your course. It will also show how we can assist you in any areas where you may need help while studying with us.
- Sufficient level of English proficiency in order to interact with and document client interactions, interpret documents, learner guides and assessment tools, prepare written reports and plans. For more information, please view our English Requirements Factsheet.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills in order to establish and manage professional networks and client relationships with clients of various ages and backgrounds.
Academic Entry Requirements:
- Year 10 or equivalent and above
The learners’ physical attributes may influence their ability to complete the training and assessment. Assessment and training requires students to be physically capable of performing a range of fitness activities and to use a range of gym equipment. Manual handling is also required.
Students need to be able to relate to clients of differing ages and backgrounds, have a keen interest to assist clients to reach their exercise goals, have good problem solving skills, sound literacy and numeracy skills, be enthusiastic, tactful, patient and have a sense of humour.
The course is aimed at students 18 years of age and over.
Study Mode
The course duration is 39 weeks, with time divided into both training (on campus and self-paced, distance) and assessment. This time includes both face-to-face and self-paced training and assessment.
Students are required to attend 14 hours of classroom training per week and complete structured self-study of 6 hours per week. This is a mandatory component of a student’s study and student’s attendance, and participation will be monitored.
Training and Assessment
Your class room learning will take place in both theory classrooms and working gyms. This means your classroom will have similar equipment, educational and physical resources to those you will find in gym or fitness centre.
In your classes you can expect to take the role of client and instructor, engage in roleplays, create programs and simulate learning activities that you will then put into practice in the workplace. You will learn and develop your knowledge to plan for your clients’ care.
In addition, you will be required to undertake self-paced learning and submit written assessments. A number of practical and skills based assessments will be undertaken in class.
A first aid course is also part of this qualification.
Assessment Methods
Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies, observations, and short answer questions. Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment for classroom-based assessment.
Practical Classes
You will undertake half of your timetabled study program in a working gym. In this practical you will be learning and practicing the skills you will be able to use in your own workplace. In order to successfully complete this component of your study, you will have to successfully complete a range of tasks including a log book and practical exam.
Training Locations
Your training will occur on campus and within the gym. Please refer to course timetable for the campus locations.
Student Support
The primary learning support comes from our Student Experience Team and from our Trainers and Assessors.
Student Experience Advisors offer support throughout a learner’s studies and can help with the following information:
- Support services
- LLN services (in collaboration with the Training and Assessment team)
- Legal services
- Emergency and health services
- Facilities and resources;
- Complaints and appeals processes
Additional sources of student services information available includes:
- Student Services Booklet
- ALG Student Handbook
- Online Student Centres – found on our websites
- Plus a variety of individual factsheets, flyers or electronic messages
Course Requirements
- All students attending practical classes at a gym must wear appropriate gym clothes and shoes and bring a towel to all practical classes.
- Some practical classes may be conducted outdoors so students should also carry appropriate sun protection and clothing to all classes in event class is conducted outdoors.
- A water bottle is also highly recommended for students to carry in every class.
- All students will be required to have access to a laptop or desktop with Microsoft office to complete assessments
- It is advised for a streamlined assessment experience, to bring laptops or tablet devices to class