Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Fitness
Certificate IV in Fitness
SRF40206
D030
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/10/2004 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
The requirements for a Certificate IV in Fitness will comprise achievement of a total of twenty-one (21) units of competency consisting of:
- 9 Core Units
- 7 Stream Units
- 1 Group of Specialisation Units
- 4 Electives from any Training Package within the Sport and Recreation Industry, (Community Recreation, Fitness, Outdoor Recreation, Sport) or from any other endorsed Training Package from any other industry. Any units selected must be relevant to the occupational outcome sought and should be appropriate to the Australian Qualifications Framework.
CORE UNITS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6410 | SRXGCSO06A | Address client needs | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C6424 | SRXINU003A | Analyse participation patterns in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C6437 | SRXOGN001A | Conduct projects | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C6413 | SRXGCST05A | Coordinate client service activities | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C3550 | BSBCMN402A | Develop work priorities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C6440 | SRXOHS002B | Implement and monitor the organisation's Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and pro | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C4529 | ICAITU006C | Operate computing packages | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C6425 | SRXINU004A | Promote compliance with laws and legal principles | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C6454 | SRXRIK001A | Undertake risk analysis of activities | 10 | Unit of competency |
2.
STREAM UNITS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C7908 | SRFFIT011B | Provide exercise for fitness industry clients with special requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C7910 | SRFFIT013B | Provide information and exercise related to nutrition and body composition | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C7906 | SRFFIT009B | Undertake postural appraisal of low risk clients | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C7904 | SRFFIT007B | Undertake relevant exercise planning and programming | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C7905 | SRFFIT008B | Utilise a broad knowledge of exercise science in exercise planning, programming and instruction | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C7907 | SRFFIT010B | Utilise a broad range of fitness equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C7909 | SRFFIT012B | Utilise an understanding of motivational psychology with fitness clients | 40 | Unit of competency |
3.
SPECIALISATION
Personal Trainer
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C7931 | SRFPTI001B | Plan and deliver personal training | 40 | Unit of competency |
4.
ELECTIVE UNITS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6917 | SRSSTC004A | Operate and maintain strength and conditioning facilities and equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C6916 | SRSSTC003A | Operate in accord with accepted strength and conditioning industry health and safety practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C6915 | SRSSTC002A | Plan and prepare a strength and conditioning program for a competitive athlete | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3560 | BSBCMN412A | Promote innovation and change | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C6914 | SRSSTC001A | Teach or develop basic skills of strength and conditioning | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C419 | SRF40201 | Certificate IV in Fitness | Qualification |
| C598 | SRF40204 | Certificate IV in Fitness | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D438 | SIS40210 | Certificate IV in Fitness | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching and Learning in December 2006.
Entry Requirements
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