Don’t waste another year in a job you don’t love!
Begin your new career as a personal trainer and enrol at the award-winning ACFB.
Help people achieve their personal fitness goals
The fitness industry is booming in Melbourne and there is a growing demand for personal trainers. This industry continues to grow every year, with an estimated 21,000 Personal Trainer jobs expected over the next 5 years! (source: JobOutlook.gov.au). This means there’s a growing number of potential clients looking for personal trainers. You could be that trainer!
There are many training providers offering online and on-campus Melbourne-based Personal Training courses, but can they offer accredited award-winning training with the industry’s leading professionals? ACFB can.
Why is NOW an important time to study?
There has never been a more important time to think about how you are going to strengthen your future. Whether you are looking for an additional income or a new career, the possibilities a career as a Personal Trainer can provide are endless.
LIMITED TIME OFFER – Enrol in January or February into our Distance Learning option and you’ll receive a massive 21% discount on your course fees!
PLUS you’ll also receive:
- $500 OFF your course fees.
- Three (3) FREE Postgraduate Workshops (valued at up to $548) to help you stay ahead in the industry.
Combine this with the January and February enrolment special for the ultimate value – LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!
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Delivery options
On-campus
If you have the ability to attend classes, then On-campus study is your best option!
Our on-campus study model combines one on-campus day with one structured learning day at home. Achieve your goals, stay engaged, and enjoy the flexibility to learn at your own pace without compromising on quality or outcomes.
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- One structured home study day with guided learning materials.
- Thursdays on-campus for practical, hands-on training (9:30am – 4:30pm).
Balance your studies with life’s commitments!
Duration – 7-8 months of classes + additional time to complete your work placement
Enjoy nice small classes, a mixture of theory and practical in each class and be guided by a team of highly qualified and supportive trainers.
Online/Distance
If you have a busier lifestyle, yet are motivated and good at managing your time, then our Online program will be great for you.
With this study option, you control when you study. You review the course material and detailed films, complete any theory assessments and practice at home. Once you are confident in the topic you book in for a WEB practical demonstration.
It’s flexible and self-pace, and you can start straight away!
Duration – Between 6 to 18 months (Maximum Nine months per Certificate).
View more about our online personal training course here.
Limited-time offer: Enrol in January or February into our Distance Learning option and you’ll receive a massive 21% discount on your course fees!
With all of our delivery options or funding types, you will get 3 Post-Graduation Workshops included as part of the entire Personal Trainers Course!
Content
The following 2 courses and 36 units are included in this course:
- SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness
- SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness
(SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness)
Unit Code | Unit Description |
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SISFFIT032 | Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation |
SISFFIT033 | Complete client fitness assessments |
SISFFIT035 | Plan group exercise sessions |
SISFFIT036 | Instruct group exercise sessions |
SISFFIT040 | Develop and instruct gym based exercise programs for individual clients |
SISFFIT047 | Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective client exercise |
SISFFIT052 | Provide healthy eating information |
SISCCRO001 | Plan and conduct recreation programs for older persons |
SISXFAC001 | Maintain equipment for activities |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities |
BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
BSBOPS403 | Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
BSBWHS332X | Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities |
(SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness)
Unit Code | Unit Description |
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SISFFIT034 | Assess client movement and provide exercise advice |
SISFFIT041 | Develop personalised exercise programs |
SISFFIT042 | Instruct personalised exercise sessions |
SISFFIT043 | Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition |
SISFFIT044 | Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients |
SISFFIT045 | Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients |
SISFFIT049 | Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction |
SISFFIT050 | Support exercise behaviour change |
SISFFIT051 | Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction |
SISFFIT053 | Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients |
SISXFAC001 | Maintain equipment for activities |
SISXCAI009 | Instruct strength and conditioning techniques |
BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities |
BSBESB302 | Develop and present business proposals |
BSBOPS403 | Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
BSBWHS332X | Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities |
CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships |
Throughout your Personal Trainer course, you will receive professional industry mentorship from expert trainers. To help keep you on track and to interact with other students, we offer an interactive student web page that provides you with easy access to course material, detailed films, student forums and assessment submission. This gives you the flexibility to study anytime and anyplace you choose.
Pre-requisites
Nil: There are NO pre-requisites or previous qualifications needed for you to enter this combined Certificate III & IV in Fitness course.
Practical Hours
Two (2) x work placements at a gymnasium of your choice.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) & Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)
If you have previous qualifications and/or experience that you believe cover parts of the course’s current contents, please read carefully and complete the Stage 1 RPL/RCC Form below and send it to ACFB’s Program Manager: [email protected]
SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness – Stage 1 Cover Sheet
SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness – Stage 1 Cover Sheet
- Relevant evidence must be provided to support your request for RPL.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the (SIS30321 & SIS40221) Certificate III & IV in Fitness course, you will have acquired the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to qualify as a Personal Trainer. With the growing demand for personal trainers, as a graduate, you will be able to explore many employment options, including:
- starting your own business
- working in a gymnasium
- coordinating recreational activities across organisations (e.g. corporate or public)
- providing allied health assistance within sporting clubs (e.g. focusing on strength and conditioning)
What’s more, you get to inspire and motivate people who are wanting to make positive health changes in their lives while you maintain your own health and fitness!
After completing ACFB’s Personal Trainers course, you will be able to further your studies and enrol in the Bachelor of Exercise Science and/or maintain your continuing education and professional development requirements.
Accreditation
ACFB is a Registered Training Organisation through the Australian Skills and Qualification Authority (ASQA). This course is Nationally Recognised as listed on training.gov.au.
A previous recipient of the Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year by the Department of Education means studying with ACFB ensures you get the best possible training and education to start you on your personal trainer career!
Course Fees
It’s no secret that the rising cost of living makes every decision feel a little more critical. Choosing the right course is so important—it’s about setting yourself up for a career that’s not only rewarding but also helps you create a stable future.
That’s why our course is structured to offer exceptional value, ensuring that your investment leads to a real career advantage.
Limited-time offer: Enrol in January or February into our Distance Learning option and you’ll receive a massive 21% discount on your course fees!
Here’s an added incentive: once you’ve completed your Certificate III in Fitness, you can claim the cost of your Certificate IV in Fitness as a self-education expense on your tax*.
This makes pursuing a Personal Trainers course more affordable and can give you an extra financial benefit while you continue your education.
We also offer interest free instalment plans to make it easier for you to focus on your learning
Call us on 1300 002 232 – We’d love to go through the course fees with you and how investing in yourself will prepare you for real-world challenges and give you an edge in the job market.
*Check with your accountant to make sure this advice is right for you.
Contact ACFB on 1300 002 232 for more details