Program Overview

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Certificate IV in Fitness

Course Overview

Take the next step in fitness with this mid-level qualification. You'll gain the specialised skills and knowledge needed to start your career in personal training.

The fitness industry in Australia is booming. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as fitness instructors is growing very strongly with around 21,000 job openings predicted over the next five years.

In addition to learning specialised skills and knowledge to instruct personal training programs, group personal training, and exercise for older clients, you may also learn the fundamentals of operating your own small personal training business.

Successfully completing this qualification will give you the ability to set yourself apart in the fitness industry. You'll be equipped to seek employment as a personal trainer, exercise instructor or expand into your own personal training business.

What Can I Do?

• Personal Trainer

Course Outcome

SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness

Job-Ready Training

We put theory into practice, which is why we believe in real-world learning environments. With access to real industry-standard professional gyms as your classroom, you will graduate with confidence, knowing you have all the skills you need to get right to work.

What You Will Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 7 elective units from the list below.

Core Units

• CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
• SISFFIT041 Develop personalised exercise programs
• SISFFIT042 Instruct personalised exercise sessions
• SISFFIT043 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals
• 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

Elective Units

• BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities
• BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans
• BSBESB404 Market new business ventures
• SISFFIT034 Assess client movement and provide exercise advice
• SISXCAI009 Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
• SISXCAI010 Develop strength and conditioning programs
• SISXICT001 Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work

Ways to Study

• On campus
• Online

Choose Your Study Location

• Greater Brisbane
• Sunshine Coast

Campus Information

South Bank

• Study Mode: On Campus
• Start Date: 14 Jul 2025
• Duration: 6 months
• Workload: Full time 3 days per week
• What You'll Pay: Full fee: $5,305

Mooloolaba

• Study Mode: On Campus
• Start Date: 14 Jul 2025
• Duration: 6 months
• Workload: Full time 3 days per week
• What You'll Pay: Full fee: $5,305

Online Virtual Classroom

• Study Mode: Online virtual classroom
• Start Date: 14 Jul 2025
• Duration: 1 year
• Workload: Part time 2 x 2 hour evening Zoom sessions per week plus independent study
• What You'll Pay: Full fee: $4,220

Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold the following units of competency or units that have been superseded by these units:

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (or a unit that supersedes this unit)
• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
• 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 exercise
• SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information

Resources Required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum standard of dress. This includes having access to and wearing appropriate general fitness attire and enclosed shoes. You may be required to purchase TAFE Queensland branded uniform items. The purchase of these uniform items may incur additional costs.

We suggest you also bring:

• Sports clothing
• Gym towel
• Water bottle
• Change of clothes
• Deodorant
• Pen
• Notepad
• Four (4) A4 display folders
• Hat

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Important Information

• Personal Abilities and Key Activities: The learner should be well groomed at all times, have time management/organisational skills, be physically resilient, be sensitive to client's personal space and requirements, and have strong communication skills.
• Blue Card: To successfully satisfy all course requirements you will be required to apply for a Blue Card (working with children check).
• Assessment Methods: Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.

University Pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

How to Apply

• Direct application: If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.
• Apply through QTAC: You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.

Course Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.