Course overview
Have you been working in the fitness industry as a gym instructor and now want to become a Personal Trainer?
Taking the next step to gain the higher qualification will open up an array of career possibilities not currently available when holding only the Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30315).
Not everyone prefers to learn in the same way or has the same lifestyle and work commitments. Therefore, we can offer you the choice of studying online at your own pace, or face-to-face (full time or part time) at our Melbourne campus.
Face-to-face study involves attending classes at our Melbourne campus. You also have access to our extensive online resources and student support team for after-hours assistance. Studying face-to-face includes both theory and practical sessions at our fully equipped Training Centre.
Online learning includes access to all course materials, with student support services available if you have any queries or require assistance with your coursework. You can contact our student support team as often as you like. Throughout your course, you complete practical work in fitness centres and PT facilities to perfect your skills.
Point of reassurance: If you need extra time to complete your Certificate, we can provide a 3 month extension to students for added convenience.
Recognition
Study method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
Duration study load
Face-to-Face (16 weeks of classes, with a total time of up to 9 months):
- Full-time: Attendance 2 days per week
- Part-time: Attendance 2 nights per week (6.15pm – 9.45pm), one day over the weekend
- 30 hours practical placement
- 50 hours professional practice log book
Online:
- 12 months to complete
- 30 hours practical placement
- 50 hours professional practice log book
Entry requirements
Several units from the Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30315) are pre-requisites for the Certificate IV in Fitness. If you don’t already have the Certificate III, we provide a combined personal trainer course to enable you to obtain both qualifications and become a Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. Enquire for more information.
The other prerequisite for the Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40215), is that you must also hold your First Aid qualification. If you don’t already have this, we offer the HLTAID003 Apply First Aid Certificate. Alternatively, students can complete the first aid unit with another provider and supply a copy of the qualification to AFA to obtain a ‘credit’ for the unit.
Course features
The Learner Management System will be your portal to all coursework, assessments, quizzes and student support. We’ll provide you with a schedule to help you plan your study time but there are no set dates in which modules need to be completed – this is completely self-managed.
Work placement
The Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40215) contains 30 hours of practical placement and 50 hours of professional practice logbook.
You can perform your placement at an approved fitness centre or Personal Training Studio under the supervision of a qualified mentor Personal Trainer. Most students will be able to access an approved facility and mentor at a location convenient to them. Should you have any difficulties securing placement, AFA can utilise our industry partnerships to assist you to find a suitable facility and mentor.
Recognition of prior learning
RPL is available if you have studied a very similar course or degree, or have already undertaken many of the topics with another provider.
Assessment
- Practical placements
- Case studies
- Written assessments
- Online quizzes
Subjects
About Australian Fitness Academy
Australian Fitness Academy has been delivering fitness qualifications for over 25 years. Over this time we have discovered how students prefer to study and how to effectively integrate study into people’s lifestyles (through offering online and face-to-face courses), whilst not compromising on the standards of our courses. Our qualifications are nationally recognised, you can study from anywhere in Australia, and extensive student support services are in place to support you through your course and into a rewarding career in the fitness industry.
The Academy works with a large range of organisations to help people through their fitness studies from Employment Service Providers to Secondary Schools, Sporting Clubs and Fitness Centres. Over the years the Academy has built up a strong network of fitness industry relationships which help connect students to the industry through work placement and employment.
Australian Fitness Academy Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 21062)
