SRF50206
Diploma of Fitness
The Diploma of Fitness is the highest-level fitness qualification in the industry and leads to the vocational outcome of Fitness Specialist. It provides you with the in depth knowledge and skills to plan, deliver and monitor the progress of exercise programs for both low risk and moderate risk clients, in conjunction with suitably qualified allied health and/or medical professionals. It may also be used as a career pathway qualification leading onto tertiary studies in the area of human movement studies or exercise science. This fitness course also incorporates Certificates III and IV in Fitness.
The program includes a broad range of advanced technical skills, management and leadership skills incorporating areas of study such as anatomy and physiology; postural appraisal and corrective exercise; the prevention and management of exercise related injuries; body composition management; exercise strategies for individuals with disability, musculo-skeletal conditions, cardio-respiratory needs, metabolic disorders, or neurological impairments and nutrition for clients with specific requirements.
The program includes a broad range of advanced technical skills, management and leadership skills incorporating areas of study such as anatomy and physiology; postural appraisal and corrective exercise; the prevention and management of exercise related injuries; body composition management; exercise strategies for individuals with disability, musculo-skeletal conditions, cardio-respiratory needs, metabolic disorders, or neurological impairments and nutrition for clients with specific requirements.
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Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible to obtain registration as a Fitness Specialist with Fitness Australia or Kinect Australia, providing both national and international recognition. Those completing the two-year program are also eligible to register as a Fitness Instructor and a Fitness Trainer. Career opportunities include Fitness Instructor; working independently as a Personal Trainer; Older Adult Instructor; working as a Fitness Specialist in conjunction with Allied Health professionals to provide exercise programs related to Exercise Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Weight Management; Sports Conditioning Coach; or Personal Health Management Provider.
Entry Criteria
Entry to the Diploma program requires prior completion of SRF30206 Certificate III in Fitness and SRF40206 Certificate IV in Fitness (or equivalent). Students who have not yet completed these qualifications will be required to undertake them as the initial stage of their program, affecting the duration of study (see below)
and
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
and
A period of work history in the fitness industry or personal participation in fitness activities is also recommended.
Program Articulation
Articulation Options
Students may apply to study the Diploma as
• a discrete qualification:
Diploma of Fitness:
i) Diploma incorporating SRF30206 Certificate III and SRF40206 Certificate IV in Fitness: Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code: 155714
or,
• the articulated option, which provides direct entry to the program below upon successful completion of the Diploma (incorporating SRF30206 Certificate III in Fitness and SRF40206 CertificateIV in Fitness):
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (University of the Sunshine Coast)
Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code: 155744
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) – Griffith University
Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code: 155741
or,
Additional University Pathway Options
Credit towards the following degree programs is available to graduates of the Diploma. Students must apply for University entry through QTAC.
Bachelor of Applied Science – Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (University of Queensland)
Credit: 0.5 year (apply to the university)
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (University of Queensland)
Credit: 0.5 year (apply to the university)
Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education (University of Queensland)
Credit: 0.5 year (apply to the university)
Students may apply to study the Diploma as
• a discrete qualification:
Diploma of Fitness:
i) Diploma incorporating SRF30206 Certificate III and SRF40206 Certificate IV in Fitness: Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code: 155714
or,
• the articulated option, which provides direct entry to the program below upon successful completion of the Diploma (incorporating SRF30206 Certificate III in Fitness and SRF40206 CertificateIV in Fitness):
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (University of the Sunshine Coast)
Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code: 155744
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) – Griffith University
Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code: 155741
or,
Additional University Pathway Options
Credit towards the following degree programs is available to graduates of the Diploma. Students must apply for University entry through QTAC.
Bachelor of Applied Science – Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (University of Queensland)
Credit: 0.5 year (apply to the university)
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (University of Queensland)
Credit: 0.5 year (apply to the university)
Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education (University of Queensland)
Credit: 0.5 year (apply to the university)
Program Duration
Full Time : 2 years (includes SRF30206 Certificate III in Fitness and SRF40206 Certificate IV in Fitness)
OR
12 months (if applicant already holds the SRF30206 Certificate III in Fitness and SRF40206 Certificate IV in Fitness qualifications)
Classes are generally timetabled between 8.00am and 5.00pm, weekdays
OR
12 months (if applicant already holds the SRF30206 Certificate III in Fitness and SRF40206 Certificate IV in Fitness qualifications)
Classes are generally timetabled between 8.00am and 5.00pm, weekdays
Program Award
Diploma
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
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.
Applications Close
There is only one intake per year, in February. Please consult QTAC for details of application closing dates and offer dates.
Cost
The fees quoted here do not include those for SRF30206 Certificate III in Fitness and SRF40206 Certificate IV in Fitness. For fees associated with these qualifications, please refer to the respective program brochures.
Government Subsidised Fee:
Full Rate: $1,594
A $40 annual Administration Fee is applicable to Government subsidised enrolments.
Government subsidised fees must be paid through existing payment methods at the time of enrolment.
Full Fee: $15,887 VET FEE-HELP* eligible.
To be eligible for VET FEE-HELP, and defer payment of fees, a student must be enrolled in a full fee paying course.
For full information about VET FEE-HELP and the Southbank Institute Schedule of Fees and Institute Dates, Click Here
For Additional Information
| Location: | Southbank |
| Telephone: | 13 72 48 |
| Facsimile: | 07 3244 6042 |
| Address | |
| In Person: | Level 4, A Block 66 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 |
| Vet Unit of Study Code | Course Code | Unit of Study Name | EFTSL | Start of Study | Administration Date | Census Date | Close of Study | Full Fee | Subsidised Fee |
| (Stage 1) Anatomy and Physiology in relation to disease and health disorders | |||||||||
| HS6869 | SRFFIT018A | Apply anatomy and physiology to fitness | 0.071 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 13/04/2012 | 16/11/2012 | $863.00 | $144.00 |
| (Stage 1) Diploma Foundation Studies | |||||||||
| HS6873 | BSBADM502A | Manage Meetings | 0.036 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $386.00 | $68.00 |
| HS6870 | SRFAHN001A | Make referrals and work collaboratively with allied health professionals where appropriate | 0.013 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $145.00 | $29.00 |
| HS6871 | SRFAHN002A | Receive and respond to rehabilitation referrals from allied health professionals | 0.013 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $145.00 | $29.00 |
| HS6872 | SRXGCSS07A | Determine the needs of client population | 0.012 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $125.00 | $26.00 |
| HS6874 | SRXOGN002A | Manage projects | 0.018 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $193.00 | $37.00 |
| (Stage 1) Exercise for Cardio-Respiratory Concerns | |||||||||
| HS6875 | SRFFSP007A | Plan and deliver exercise for moderate risk clients with cardio respiratory considerations | 0.053 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 13/04/2012 | 16/11/2012 | $607.00 | $112.00 |
| (Stage 1) Exercise interventions for metabolic syndrome | |||||||||
| HS6884 | SRFFSP008A | Plan and deliver exercise for clients with metabolic syndrome | 0.053 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $607.00 | $112.00 |
| (Stage 1) Exercise strategies for musculoskeletal rehabilitation | |||||||||
| HS6883 | SRFFIT016A | Apply information from postural appraisals to fitness programs for moderate risk clients | 0.053 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 13/04/2012 | 16/11/2012 | $1287.00 | $123.00 |
| HS6881 | SRFFSP006A | Plan and deliver exercise for musculoskeletal rehabilitation | 0.053 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 13/04/2012 | 16/11/2012 | $1287.00 | $123.00 |
| HS6882 | SRFFSP009A | Plan and deliver exercise for moderate risk clients with musculoskeletal needs | 0.053 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 13/04/2012 | 16/11/2012 | $1287.00 | $123.00 |
| (Stage 1) Injury prevention and management | |||||||||
| HS6876 | SRFFSP002A | Provide information about injury prevention and management to fitness clients | 0.053 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $776.00 | $112.00 |
| (Stage 1) Nutrition and Body Composition Management for Metabolic Syndrome | |||||||||
| HS6886 | SRFFIT017A | Provide nutrition information to clients with specific requirements in accordance with recommended guidelines | 0.053 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $524.00 | $112.00 |
| HS6885 | SRFFSP001A | Provide body composition management programming for moderate risk clients | 0.036 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $350.00 | $81.00 |
| (Stage 1) Role of Physical Activity in Health Promotion | |||||||||
| HS6878 | SRFFSP003A | Plan and deliver exercise to promote physical and psychological wellbeing in low to moderate risk clients | 0.045 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $652.00 | $92.00 |
| HS6877 | SRXINU005A | Manage culture and education to expand participation in a leisure and recreation service | 0.009 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $130.00 | $21.00 |
| (Stage 1) Vocational Placement 120 | |||||||||
| HS6887 | M00VPC120 | Vocational placement | 0.027 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $1188.00 | $47.00 |
| (Stage 2) Advanced computer application | |||||||||
| HS6896 | ICAITU126B | Use advanced features of computer applications | 0.027 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $778.00 | $66.00 |
| (Stage 2) Advanced strength and conditioning | |||||||||
| HS6894 | SRSSTC005A | Teach or develop advanced skills of strength and conditioning | 0.027 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $394.00 | $57.00 |
| HS6895 | SRSSTC006A | Plan and prepare a strength and conditioning program for a high performance athlete | 0.027 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $394.00 | $57.00 |
| (Stage 2) Electives | |||||||||
| HS6897 | SRSSPT001A | Implement injury prevention and sports first aid | 0.009 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $129.00 | $38.00 |
| HS6898 | SRSSPT002A | Operate in accordance with accepted roles and responsibilities | 0.004 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $118.00 | $31.00 |
| HS6323 | SRSSPT004A | Provide initial management of sports injuries | 0.009 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $129.00 | $38.00 |
| HS6845 | SRSSPT006A | Assist with the ongoing management of sports injuries | 0.009 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $129.00 | $38.00 |
| HS6846 | SRSSPT007A | Tape ankle thumb and fingers | 0.009 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $129.00 | $38.00 |
| (Stage 2) Exercise for neurological impairments and disability | |||||||||
| HS6891 | SRFFSP005A | Plan and deliver exercise for people with a disability | 0.053 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $522.00 | $112.00 |
| HS6892 | SRFFSP010A | Plan and deliver exercise for low to moderate risk clients with neurological impairment | 0.053 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $522.00 | $112.00 |
| (Stage 2) Exercise interventions for moderate risk children | |||||||||
| HS6893 | SRFFSP004A | Plan and deliver exercise for moderate risk children and young adolescents | 0.036 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $778.00 | $81.00 |
| (Stage 2) Managing an organisation's risk | |||||||||
| HS6889 | SRXOHS003B | Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation's Occupational Health and Safety system | 0.013 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $343.00 | $29.00 |
| HS6890 | SRXRIK002A | Manage an organisation's risk | 0.009 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $228.00 | $21.00 |
| (Stage 2) Managing People | |||||||||
| HS6888 | BSBFLM404A | Lead work teams | 0.036 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $738.00 | $68.00 |
| (Stage 2) Vocational Placement 2 | |||||||||
| HS6847 | M00VPC121 | Vocational placement | 0.027 | 30/01/2012 | 30/01/2012 | 27/02/2012 | 8/06/2012 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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).
