Course Overview
Hit the ground running with our combined personal training course and nutrition qualification.
Gain the full suite of skills and expertise you need to build a versatile career in the health and fitness industry. Learn how to guide clients on nutrition, how to train clients in a gym, as well as how to build a business as a personal trainer.
Study Personal Training
The AIPT Complete Personal Trainer Program is a nationally recognised personal trainer course. Through this program, you’ll learn to provide physical assessments and incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming, alongside instructing programs for body composition goals and providing healthy eating information to clients.
Study Nutrition
The 10967NAT Diploma of Nutrition is an online course, combined with a required 30 sessions of practical work placement, offered in Australia that will equip you with the knowledge, abilities and skills for a range of professional environments. No matter what area of the health and fitness industry interests you, this online nutrition diploma will give you the ability to perform a wide variety of essential tasks. Whether it’s advising on food and healthy eating recommendations, providing meaningful sports nutrition advice or understanding and creating meal plans, a diploma of human nutrition will prepare you well.
Benefit from a combined qualification in Fitness, Health and Nutrition
With the training you’ll receive from both the Complete Personal Trainer Program and the 10967NAT Diploma of Nutrition, you’ll have the qualifications you need to apply for health and fitness jobs in Australia, as well as overseas.
Please note: This course is currently in a transition period (superseded due to Government-mandated updates), with updates due for release in the coming year. Rest assured, completion of this course version before 10 May 2023 will still provide you with a valid and quality outcome. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to enquire now to speak with a career advisor.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Personal Trainer
- Nutrition Coach
- Nutrition Advisor
What You'll Learn
The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers are industry experts in health and fitness. This nationally recognised course package is delivered with an interactive, hands-on approach giving you the comprehensive knowledge and skills to:
- Instruct personal training and long-term exercise programs to all age groups from five years (not including Choreographed Group Exercise)
- Incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming
- Develop and instruct strength and conditioning techniques ideal for sports groups and athletes
- Promote the importance of healthy eating in the community, educating on effective nutrition in accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines
- Apply depth of understanding of diet-related diseases and associated terminologies in diverse contextual ranges
- Manage and market a small business successfully…and much more!
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
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- 12 months to complete SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness. Once complete, you have 12 months to complete the Diploma of Nutrition (10967NAT). Total of 24 months.
Entry Requirements
You will need to have completed year 12, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:
- A qualification at Certificate IV level or higher OR
- 2 years of relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.
Entry into the Certificate IV in Fitness is open to individuals who hold a current first aid and CPR certificate.
Minimum Age:
- You will need to be at least 18 years old at the date of enrolment
Residency Status:
- You will need to be a permanent Australian resident or equivalent
Computer Requirements:
In order to complete the online part of the course you will need regular access to the following:
- Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points
- Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended)
- Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above
- Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
- MAC: Operating system – OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
- Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download)
Placement:
- In order to complete your Work Placement, you may be required to hold a current ‘Working with Children Check Clearance’ issued by the relevant Responsible Authority in the State or Territory in which you will undertake this course.
Entry into the Certificate IV in Fitness is open to individuals who hold a current first aid and CPR certificate.
Work Placement
Delivery Mode: Complete Personal Trainer Program practical delivery options
Face to Face On-Campus:
Each of our career partners has years of combined operational industry knowledge and experience, enabling our students to learn from the best in the fitness industry.
- 52 hours of Face-to-Face practical delivered by a Partner through scheduled intakes
- 8 compulsory entry requirements completed online at your own pace
AIPT Mentor:
With an extensive network of Mentors, the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers will provide you with a Mentor in your local area° giving you the opportunity to learn from a successful Personal Trainer. This program is delivered via:
- 40 hours of practical experience in a real gym
- 8 compulsory entry requirements completed online at your own pace
Student Selected Mentor:
Already know a qualified Personal Trainer? Choose them as your Mentor∞ to gain practical experience within your local community at times when it suits your schedule. This program is delivered via:
- 40 hours of practical experience in a real gym
- 8 compulsory entry requirements completed online at your own pace
Diploma of Nutrition
The Diploma of Nutrition will be delivered online with up to 12 months to complete after the successful completion of the SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness + entry requirements qualification.
The Complete Personal Trainer consists of the SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness + entry requirements from the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness. Please contact us for further details on the course structure + scheduled intake dates to apply. Dependent upon an AIPT Mentor being available in your area. Subject to AIPT approval.
Assessment
- Quizzes
- Knowledge questions
- Case studies
- Workplace projects
- Observations
Subjects
About Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
At the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) we are experts in nutrition and fitness, and equip our students with the best in online and face-to-face education. Established in 1999 alongside our partner Registered Training Organisation Foundation Education (RTO 22557), we have grown from a handful of campuses in Queensland to over 150 campuses and an extensive network of Mentors Australia-wide.
When you study with AIPT you have access to:
Dedicated student support – Access to a dedicated team of Support Officers to make the transition into study as straightforward as possible.
Largest network of locations – We have the industry’s largest network of gyms across Australia, ensuring we’re in your area.
Flexible delivery options – We cater to all learning styles and offer flexible study options to suit everyone’s schedules, with a focus on practical learning and hands-on experience.
Australian Institute of Personal Trainers is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO – 32363)
