Turn your passion for Fitness into rewarding career. Flexible study that lets you graduate job-ready with real-world skills and a qualification trusted by employers since 1989!
Australia’s demand for qualified personal trainers continues to rise — and ACFB’s Personal Trainers course is your pathway to a flexible, fulfilling, and future-focused career in fitness. Whether you want to work in a gym, run your own business, earn some additional income or coach clients one-on-one, our industry-backed nationally recognised course will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed.
Why are we so confident? Because at ACFB, you’ll learn from industry-leading trainers who bring real-world experience and a genuine passion for your success. Join thousands of graduates who’ve launched successful and rewarding careers helping real people achieve their goals.
That’s why ACFB was named Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year — and why our graduates are trusted and sought-after by employers across the fitness industry.
Need study-life balance and support? Study online with dedicated mentor support — a program we’ve specifically designed to fit around your lifestyle.
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Studying online
If you have a busier lifestyle, yet are motivated and good at managing your time, then our online program will be great for you.
You have an abundance of resources available. As you go though each Cluster, you complete the relevant theory assessments and once you are confident you book in for a practical demonstration. Your mentor is there to guide and support you throughout your studies
It’s flexible and self-pace, and you can start straight away!
Duration – Between 6 to 24 months (Up to 12 months for per Certificate).
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 32 units are included in this course:
- SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness
- SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness
(Section 1 – SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness)
| Unit Code | Unit Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |
(Section 2 – SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness)
| Unit Code | Unit Description |
|---|---|
| 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
Your course includes two (2) x work placements.
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
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. At ACFB, we’ve been leading the industry since 1989, and our training is second to none – That’s why our course is structured to offer exceptional value.
Upfront Payment – Get a $500 discount for paying your course fee upfront!
Interest FREE Instalment plans – Spread your course fees via instalments over the period of your course – from as little as $59 per week
ZipMoney* – Study now, pay later and get started for as little as $45 per week with ZipMoney – interest free terms available.
ACFB provides realistic prices to allow anyone to study our fitness courses. ACFB is a previous recipient of the Victoria’s Small Training Provider of the Year out of all small training organisations means our award-winning training is second to none!
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.
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