Can I join fitness courses and study online

Yes, you can study online and you have up to 12 months to complete each of your nationally recognised trainings in fitness (SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness or SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness). Studying online gives you the freedom to study anytime you wish. As well as your online studies, you will need to complete practical work experience and undertake practical assessment as part of your course(s).

How to become a personal trainer?

You can qualify to become a personal trainer by completing our Certificate III and IV in Fitness courses (SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness). SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness is your entry into the fitness industry and once completed successfully, you can enrol in SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness. Once you have successfully completed both qualifications, you will be qualified to work as a Personal Trainer.

How long does it take to become a personal trainer?

Becoming a personal trainer requires you to successfully complete SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness. These courses can be completed over a 12 month period each , but the courses are self paced, so you have some control over your progress. Qualifications or skills you already have may mean you do not have to complete all parts of the course(s). You can study online, or if you want to access our excellent trainers, then you can join other students in a classroom.

What is SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness?

This qualification is your entry into the fitness industry. If you want to become a personal trainer or a fitness instructor, then you need to start with this qualification. SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness reflects the role of instructors who perform a range of activities and functions within the fitness industry. Depending on the specialisation chosen, this qualification provides a pathway to work as an instructor providing exercise instruction for group, aqua or gym programs.

What is the Certificate 3 Guarantee program?

The Certificate 3 Guarantee is a Queensland Government program that is no longer open to new students. If you are considering study, speak with our enrolment team about the qualifications currently on offer and the payment options available to you.

Is SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness government funded?

No. The College of Health and Fitness does not currently offer government-funded places for the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness. Please contact us to discuss the course fees and the payment options available.

For more information please make contact with us at the College of Health and Fitness and we’ll check your eligibility.

What is SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness?

SIS40221– Certificate IV in Fitness is the course to successfully complete if you want to become a personal trainer. Personal trainers have specialist skills to train individual clients, or groups of clients, on a one-on-one or group basis, to improve health-related components of fitness in relatively low risk situations. This may include training of older clients and children.

How to study SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness?

To enrol in SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness you will need to have successfully completed SIS30321– Certificate III in Fitness, or all of the pre-requisite requirements. For further information about fitness courses, please click here.