Certificate IV in Fitness
SIS40221
CRICOS Course Code: 108723A
Overview
Start your personal trainer career with the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness. This comprehensive course provides you with the skills to confidently train and motivate clients independently in a variety of settings, including outdoor spaces, gyms, and private studios, all while earning a nationally recognised qualification.
Building on your existing knowledge of fitness, you will study a wide range of topics such as exercise science principles, client relationship management, developing and instructing personalised exercise program, and developing strength and conditioning programs. You will get hands-on experience with various training styles like weights training, functional workouts, mobility exercises, and preventive exercise. You will also develop essential business management skills to advance your career, whether you aim to launch your own fitness business or take on a leadership role in gym management. Turn your passion for fitness into a rewarding career as a personal trainer where you can inspire and support clients towards healthier lifestyles!
Key Information
| Award | SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness |
| Duration | 1 year (52 weeks) 4 terms x 10 weeks 12 weeks of holidays |
| Study Mode | Classroom, Structured Study (Online) & Self-directed Learning |
| Locations | Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney |
| Intakes | January, April, July, October |
The SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness is a nationally recognised qualification.
Career Opportunities
Curious about what roles in the industry you can apply for upon completing your SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness? Here’s a list of career opportunities:
- Personal Trainer
- Group Fitness Instructor
- Gym Instructor
- Fitness Consultant
- Exercise Specialist
Course Delivery and Assessment
This course is timetabled for 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment across 4 terms of 10 weeks, and 12 weeks of holidays. Each week, you are required to complete 20 hours of training and assessment, made up of 14 hours of weekly classroom training and 6 hours of structured study. An additional 10 hours per week of self-directed learning should be set aside for homework. A plan for self-directed learning will be provided for a 10-week period that outlines your learning activities in preparation for assessment requirements.
Training: Training takes place on campus and in working gyms. In practical classes, you will learn and practice skills relevant to your future workplace. To successfully complete this component of your studies, you will need to complete a range of tasks including keeping a logbook and practical assessments.
Assessments: These include projects incorporating role plays, case studies, observations and short answer questions. Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment for classroom-based assessments.
Units of Competency
The course is made up of 17 units of competency.
SISFFIT041 Develop personalised exercise programs
SISFFIT051 Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction
SISFFIT053 Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients
SISFFIT050 Support exercise behaviour change
SISFFIT042 Instruct personalised exercise sessions
SISFFIT043 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals
SISFFIT044 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients
SISFFIT045 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients
SISXCAI010 Develop strength and conditioning programs
SISFFIT049 Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction
BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities
SISXCAI009 Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
BSBCMM411 Make presentations
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationship
Course Requirements and Suitability
Entry Requirements
Study Requirements
Entry Recommendations
You must meet both the academic and English language requirements.
Academic Requirements
- Completion of the following units of competency or equivalent units:
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments
SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions
SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions
SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
- Completion of at least the equivalent of Australian Year 10.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
English Language Requirements
You must meet one of the following criteria:
- IELTS score of 5.5 (or equivalent), with no individual band score below 5.0; or
- ALG in-house English proficiency test that is equivalent to IELTS 5.5; or
- A Certificate IV level qualification (or higher) completed within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) in Australia within 2 years before starting this course; or
- Completion of the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education in Australia and in the English language within 2 years before starting this course.
You must also complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) online test as per ALG’s Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements Factsheet.
Please note: If you are applying for more than one course at ALG, you will only need to complete the LLN online test once. However, students returning to studies at ALG after a significant period of time may be asked to complete the LLN online test.
For more details about the English Language Entry Requirements, please refer to the ALG English Proficiency Requirements Factsheet.
- Dress code for practical classes. Gym: Appropriate gym attire and shoes. Outdoors: Appropriate clothes and sun protection. All classes: Bring a towel and water bottle.
- Bring your own device: Please bring your own laptop or tablet device to theory classes as ALG does not provide these items. Refer to the BYOD Policy in the ALG Student Handbook for specific details. Your device must have Microsoft Office so you can complete assessments.
- Strong Communication Skills: The ability to motivate and inspire clients is crucial.
- Passion for Fitness: A genuine interest in health and fitness is essential for a successful career as a personal trainer.
- Leadership Skills: The ability to confidently lead and train a group of people.
Practical Training
Our fitness lessons offer a balanced approach, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical training. Students have the opportunity to enhance their practical skills in a real life gym environment close to their relevant campus. We are excited to share that through our partnership with Fitness First and Goodlife Health Clubs, our students have access to state of the art gym facilities to put their theory into practice. Some trainers also bring their class outdoors during the summer.
