SRF40206
Certificate IV in Fitness
Take your passion for fitness to a professional level, with a comprehensive course providing all-round skills for instructors in the fitness industry. Obtain advanced technical skills and knowledge in exercise science and programming, as well as broader business and project management skills. From employment opportunities in personal training, sports conditioning or delivering fitness classes to children or older adults, it’s the perfect course to get your career into shape.
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Career Opportunities
Registration as a Fitness Trainer under the Fitness Australia National Fitness Registration Scheme.
Entry Criteria
Completion of Year 12 is desirable
and
A personal interest and involvement in fitness activities is recommended
Where competition for places is high, applicants are selected according to eligibility and merit; vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies are used to determine entry.
Program Articulation
Personal Trainer, Older Adult Trainer, Children Trainer, Fitness Registration as a Fitness Trainer with Fitness Australia or Kinect Australia.
Program Duration
Full Time 12 months
(Cert III in Fitness 6 months / Cert IV in Fitness 6 months)
(Cert III in Fitness 6 months / Cert IV in Fitness 6 months)
Program Award
Certificate IV
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
FULL TIME: Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
Telephone: 1300 467 822
Facsimile: (07) 3367 1164
Location: Level 2, 33 Park Road Milton QLD 4064
Postal: PO Box 1331, Milton QLD 4064
E-mail: use website enquiry service
Internet: www.qtac.edu.au
Apply online at the QTAC website. Applications open in August for courses commencing in the following year (eg August 2011 for courses in 2012). Please see the QTAC website or the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses (available from newsagents) for information on key dates and application charges.
QTAC CODE 155824
Applications Close
For full time applicants there are two intakes per year, February and July. Please consult QTAC for details of application and offer dates.
Cost
Government Subsidised Rate
Full Fee: $3,182
Concession Rate: $2,214
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: | Ernest Street A Block Level 4 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
| BUSINESS SKILLS | Course Code | Course Name |
| BSBCMN402A | Develop work priorities |
| SRXGCSO06A | Address client needs |
| SRXGCST05A | Coordinate client service activities |
| SRXGCSO01A | Create client relationship |
| SRXGCSO02A | Deal with client feedback |
| RISK MANAGEMENT | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRXINU004A | Promote compliance with laws and legal principles |
| SRXOHS002B | Implement and monitor the organisations Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and programs |
| FACILITY RESOURCING | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRXOGN001A | Conduct projects |
| SRFFIT010B | Utilise a broad range of fitness equipment |
| ADVANCED EXERCISE PROGRAMMING | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFFIT007B | Undertake relevant exercise planning and programming |
| SRFFIT012B | Utilise an understanding of motivational psychology with fitness clients |
| ADVANCED EXERCISE SCIENCE | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFFIT008B | Utilise a broad knowledge of exercise science in exercise planning, programming and instruction |
| POSTURAL SCREENING | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFFIT009B | Undertake postural appraisal of low risk clients |
| EXERCISE FOR CLIENTS WITH SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFFIT011B | Provide exercise for fitness industry clients with special requirements |
| EXERCISE AND NUTRITION FOR FAT LOSS | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFFIT013B | Provide information and exercise related to nutrition and body composition |
| PERSONAL TRAINING | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFPTI001B | Plan and deliver personal training |
| VOCATIONAL PLACEMENT | Course Code | Course Name |
| VPC40 | Vocational Placement |
| ELECTIVES (additional cost applies) STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRSSTC001A | Teach or develop basic skills of strength and conditioning |
| SRSSTC002A | Plan and prepare a strength and conditioning program for a competitive athlete |
| SRSSTC003A | Operate in accordance with accepted strength and conditioning industry health and safety practices |
| SRSSTC004A | Operate and maintain strength and conditioning facilities and equipment |
| EXERCISE FOR OLDER ADULTS | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFOLD001B | Plan and deliver exercise for older adults |
| EXERCISE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADOLESCENTS (This unit must be completed to transition to the Diploma of Fitness). | Course Code | Course Name |
| SRFCHA001A | Plan and deliver exercise for children and young adolescents |
This brochure was last updated Wednesday, 16 November 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).
