SRF30206
Certificate III in Fitness
Turn your passion for fitness into a profession, with a comprehensive course providing entry-level qualifications for instructors in the fitness industry. Obtain the specific technical skills and associated knowledge required to succeed, with subjects including client screening and fitness assessment, basic exercise programming, maintenance of equipment, nutrition, teamwork, risk analysis and basic first aid. From gym instructors to group exercise instructors, it’s the perfect course to strengthen your career.
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Career Opportunities
Gym Instructor, Group Exercise Instructor, Aqua Instructor, Fitness Registration as a fitness instructor with Fitness Australia or Kinect Australia.
Entry Criteria
A demonstrated interest in the health and fitness industry.
Where competition for places is high completion of Year 12 and/or vocational education will be well regarded
Program Articulation
Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into further study programs and/or may contribute towards study credits.
Program Duration
Full Time 9 weeks
(approximately 24 hours contact per week)
(approximately 24 hours contact per week)
Program Award
Certificate III
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.
Standard course cost will be charged for units of study/courses credited via RPL.
For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact:
The RPL Co-ordinator
13 72 48
rplcoordinator@southbank.edu.au
Venue
- Southbank Campus
How to Apply
If attached, complete an application form and return to the Southbank Institute of Technology with the appropriate documentation. If an application form is not attached, please call Student Administration on 13 72 48.
Applications Close
There are two intakes per year in February and July and applications generally close one month prior to each intake.
Cost
Full Fee $1,121.00
Concession Rate $730.00
Please note: All programs are subject to a $40 annual Administration Fee, payable on enrolment.
Concession Rate $730.00
Please note: All programs are subject to a $40 annual Administration Fee, payable on enrolment.
For Additional Information
| Location: | Southbank |
| Telephone: | 13 72 48 |
| Facsimile: | 07 3244 6042 |
| Address | |
| In Person: | Level 4 A Block Ernest Street South Brisbane |
| Mail: | Locked Mail Bag 14 South Brisbane QLD 4101 |
| Email: | enquiry@southbank.edu.au |
| Find us at: | www.Southbank.edu.au |
Course Outline
| WORKPLACE SKILLS | Course Code | Course Name |
| BSBCMN302A | Organise personal work priorities and development |
| BSBFLM303A | Contribute to effective workplace relationships |
| SRXGCSO04A | Meet client needs and expectations |
| SRXGCST03A | Process client complaints |
| THHGCS02B | Promote products and services to customers |
| SRXINU003A | Analyse participation patterns in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry |
| RISK ANALYSIS | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRXINU002A | Apply sport and recreation law |
| SRXOHS001B | Follow defined OHS policy and procedures related to the work being done |
| SRXRIK001A | Undertake risk analysis of activities |
| FIRST AID | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRXFAD001A | Provide first aid |
| SRXFAD002A | Provide advanced first aid response |
| COMPUTING | Course Code | Course Name |
| ICAITU006C | Design computing packages |
| CLIENT SCREENING/FITNESS TESTING | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFFIT001B | Provide orientation to clients prior to undertaking a fitness program |
| SRFFIT003B | Undertake client induction and screening |
| EXERCISE PROGRAMMING | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFFIT004B | Develop basic fitness programs |
| SRFGYM002B | Customise gym instructional skills to include specific areas of expertise current in the fitness industry |
| SRSSPT005A | Conduct warm up and cool down |
| EXERCISE SCIENCE | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFFIT005B | Apply basic exercise science to exercise instruction |
| SRFFIT014A | Provide advice to clients on the application of basic anatomy and physiology to fitness programs |
| EQUIPMENT USE & MAINTENANCE | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFFIT006B | Use and maintain core fitness industry equipment |
| RESISTANCE TRAINING | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFGYM001B | Instruct fitness activity skills to client using fitness equipment |
| NUTRITION | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFFIT015A | Provide nutrition advice to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines |
| AWARENESS OF SPECIFIC POPULATIONS | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFSPP002A | Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery |
| EXERCISE INSTRUCTION | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFCTC001A | Plan and instruct a circuit training class |
| SRFETP001A | Plan and instruct an endurance training program |
| SRXGRO003A | Provide leadership to groups |
| VOCATIONAL PLACEMENT | Course Code | Course Name |
| VPC200 | Vocational Placement |
| ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES (Additional fees apply) GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTION | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFGEX001A | Plan and instruct a group exercise class |
| AQUA INSTRUCTION | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFAQA001B | Instruct water based fitness classes for low risk clients |
| SRCAQU003B | Respond to an aquatic emergency using basic water techniques |
This brochure was last updated Thursday, 1 December 2011
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 January 2012 and 30 June 2012. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements. From the 1st January of each year, programs are subject to a fee increase in line with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 January 2012 and 30 June 2012. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements. From the 1st January of each year, programs are subject to a fee increase in line with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI).
