Are You Passionate About Health, Fitness and helping Others Improve Their Fitness
Kickstart Your Career as a Gym, Aqua or Group Instructor with a Nationally Accredited SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness
SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness course OVERVIEW
SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness is your first step into the fitness industry. Now you can become a Fitness Instructor and get paid to do what you love.
Fitness instructors work independently to assess, train and supervise clients in fitness, leisure, aquatic and community centres and gyms.
After you complete your course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge, confidence and practical experience to work as a fitness or exercise instructor anywhere in Australia. You'll learn the principles of physiology, the latest in healthy eating trends, how best to motivate and instruct clients and assign t programs to meet your clients' needs, goals and fitness abilities.
Fitness Generation, is dedicated to improving the quality of instructors in the fitness industry with a focus on fitness, strength and conditioning, athlete performance, injury prevention, rehabilitation and functional movement.
Our training is based on a multidisciplinary approach, proven coaching methods and science-based exercise practices to bring you a comprehensive Fitness Course.
SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness
Launch your group fitness instructor or gym instructor career
SIS30321 Certificate Ill in Fitness is a comprehensive and practical course that will provide you with the knowledge, confidence and skills to conduct fitness assessments, design and instruct fitness programs within the fitness industry.
This course is an essential minimum requirement to work at a gym or as a group exercise instructor. You'll learn the knowledge and skills needed to provide fitness program instruction, healthy eating information and even exercise for children, adolescents, adults and senior clients.
Who Is This For?
SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness is written and delivered by registered industry professionals and is continually reviewed and updated to ensure you are receiving the most current information aligned with industry best practice.
This course is for you if you want to:
- Work in the fitness and health industry
- Work in a range of fitness industry businesses - including fitness centres, leisure centres, community facilities and gyms
- Work in open spaces and conduct outdoor group fitness classes (for example, Bootcamp session in a park)
- Work as your own boss and be paid to live an active lifestyle
Course Details
This course is delivered online with practical training you can do at your local gym. We can discuss helping you set up a relationship with your local gym.
This course is designed for self-paced online learning with professional trainer support. This means you’ll be able to progress through the course at your own pace, using interactive lessons designed specifically for online learning.
Timeline: 6 - 12 months depending on rate of work
Assessments: Online theory assessments, practical assessments at our face-to-face Weekend Workshop or option to complete yourself at your local gym
Nationally Accredited: Yes. Fitness Generation. Fitness Generation is a Faculty of Skills Generation (RTO 41008)
Course Code: SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness
Austudy Approval: Yes
DESBT Subsidised: Yes, for eligible students. For more information, refer to the Certificate 3 Guarantee Student fact sheet
Once you’ve completed your course, you’ll receive our Nationally Accredited SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness.
Entry Requirements
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Education
You need to complete Year 10 or equivalent.
Age
You need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18, your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.
Residency Status
You need to be a permanent Australian resident or equivalent. If you’re not an Australian resident or on a pathway to get residency or citizenship, then click on the link to get in touch with our staff. Our staff can assist in determining your eligibility.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning is available to all students on commencement of the program. Should you have significant working background, training or professional development in your area of study you may be eligible to access RPL. Please speak to your trainer on commencement of your program.
If you wish to find out more about this option, please click on the “Learn More” button to discuss your options with our staff.
What You Will Learn in SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness
SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness is your first step into the fitness industry. This nationally recognised qualification allows you to be a fitness instructor. You will learn to assess, screen, train and supervise clients in fitness centres and gyms.
SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness will prepare you to:
SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness Units
There are 15 units of competency in this qualification comprising 11 Core and four Elective units. All 15 units must be successfully completed to achieve certification. Our Fitness Generation Trainer delivers 14 units. Students need to enrol with and pay separately to an approved provider to complete the Core First Aid unit, which will be credit transferred to the Fitness Generation SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness.
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SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
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SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments
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SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
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SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information
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SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
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SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions
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SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions
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BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
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HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
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BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities
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BSBXTW301 Work in a team
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CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
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BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
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BSBWHS332X Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work environment
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HLTAID011 Provide First Aid - Unit to be acquired independently by student (Students must complete the unit with the exact unit code required in this qualification, or a unit that supersedes and is equivalent to it. If in doubt, check with your Fitness Generation trainer before enrolling in a First Aid course.)
Cost and Funding
Cost
The full cost of SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness course is
$3,000
Fitness Generation is a Queensland Government Skills Assure Supplier that can provide subsidised training services. Find out if you’re eligible for up to a $2,500 saving off the full course price.
The SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness attracts Certificate 3 Guarantee Funding through the Queensland Government Department of Employment, Small Business and Training because it’s a course that is building skills for a growing industry.
If you’re eligible for funding, you could receive a saving of $2,200 for a Non-Concession student or $2,500 for a Concession student.
To find out if you are eligible for these savings, click on the “Learn More” and we will be in touch with you shortly.
Are You Interested in a Dual Qualification?
Special Bundled Offer - SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness
Fitness Generation’s special offer combines the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness courses for a discounted price of
$5,500
This is a $500 saving.
With this dual qualification, you will learn the essential knowledge and skills to instruct personal training programs, group personal training, exercise for children, adolescents, adults and senior clients as well as how to operate your own personal training business
To find out about our special bundled offer, click on the “Learn More” and we will be in touch with you shortly.
Payment Options
Fitness Generation offers payment plan options to allow you to pay for the course as you progress through your studies.
The payment plan options are set up through the PaySmart system. This payment system is a hassle-free way to make payments with direct debits. The payments are scheduled to ensure your course is paid in full when you complete your course.
If you want more information about finance options or how the PaySmart system can work for you, click on the “Learn More” and we will be in touch with you shortly.
Certifications
Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be awarded the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness.
When you choose to study with a Registered Training Organisation delivering a nationally accredited qualification, you can have the confidence knowing that your training and certification meets industry and government requirements.
Why Choose Fitness Generation?
Fitness Generation training is underpinned by the latest in exercise, fitness and health sciences. Our course is based on comprehensive, up-to-date training, relevant research and proven coaching methods.
Our mission is to raise the standard of fitness professionals, one student at a time. We do this by:
- Ensuring you are successful. We keep working with you to make sure you can achieve competency because we believe that your success is our success.
- Providing professional trainers who are skilled, personable and passionate about the fitness industry. Ensuring our course is written, delivered and continually updated by accredited industry professionals.
- Supporting you whenever you need us. We’ll get back to your emails within 24 hours (up to 72 if it’s the weekend!) but never longer. We want you to progress through your course without delays, so if we don't pick up the phones after hours, we'll get back to you the next working day.
- Giving you study flexibility. You can complete your course, as quickly or as slowly as you want, within the defined course parameters. This means you choose the learning path that suits you.
- Providing nationally recognised and accredited training. Fitness Generation is a faculty of Skills Generation, a registered training organisation (RTO 41008) and SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness is a nationally recognised qualification.
You will graduate with the theoretical and practical experience to become a leader in the Health and Fitness Industry.
Your course is assured with our industry affiliations
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the policy for regulated qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF underpins the national system of qualifications in Australia, encompassing higher education, vocational education and training (VET), and schools.
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is the national professional body responsible for collecting, managing, analysing and communicating research and statistics on the Australian vocational education and training (VET) sector.
The Skills Assure system provides a central register of pre-approved registered training organisations (RTOs) for the delivery of training subsidised by the Queensland Government through the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.
Fitness Generation is a faculty of Skills Generation, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 41008) authorised to deliver Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training in all states and territories of Australia.
Fitness Generation is a member of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent providers in the higher education, vocational education, training and skills sectors.
ABOUT YOUR TRAINER
Storm
In 2017 Storm co-founded and managed The Movement Functional Training fitness studio until it was ready for sale in 2019. It is still running successfully today www.themovementft.com.au (http://www.themovementft.com.au)
Storm has been running a successful personal training business since 2006 with thousands of satisfied customers.
Storm has been a brand ambassador for Lululemon Athletica since 2019
2016 CrossFit Open competitor and qualified CrossFit judge
2014 1st place Queensland - Goodlife "Fitter Faster Stronger" 12-week competition
2012 "Defensive player of the year" The Sunshine Coast Spartans (Queensland Gridiron)
2010 My Fitness Clubs "Personal Trainer of the Year'
Storm was crowned junior world champion in both of his junior years in natural bodybuilding (I.N.B.A. 2003 and 2004)
In 2005, after fracturing both of his arms in a freak weightlifting accident and being told he would never lift heavy weights again, Storm recovered and went on to receive first place in the Australian Men's Open division in 2006
I.N.B.A. (International Nature Bodybuilding Association) bodybuilding titles:
- 2006 Australian Open champion
- 2006 ACT Overall champion
- 2006 ACT Open champion
- 2004 Junior World champion (Las Vegas, US)
- 2004 Men's Novice Overall champion (Las Vegas, US)
- 2004 ACT Overall champion
- 2004 Junior ACT champion
- 2004 Junior Australia 3rd place
- 2004 Junior N.S.W. champion
- 2004 Junior North Coast champion
- 2003 Junior World champion (Auckland, NZ)
- 2003 Junior Australia - 2nd place
- 2003 Junior ACT champion