Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Fitness
Diploma of Fitness
SIS50213
J769
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 14/12/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of activities and functions within the fitness industry, including working collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals in a broad range of settings, such as fitness facilities, aquatic facilities, community facilities and in open spaces.
Those with this level of competency will be expected to provide exercise training to individual clients with specific needs, on a one-on-one or group basis, and may include older clients and children with chronic conditions.
Persons with this level of competency will have the ability to implement, evaluate and modify the exercise prescription provided by medical or allied health professionals for clients with specific conditions, within an agreed scope for progression as recommended by referring medical or allied health professionals.
Specialised exercise trainers will have the ability to monitor client progress and, in collaboration with medical or allied health professionals, utilise an evidence-based approach to deliver solutions by applying knowledge of physiology and anatomy and the pathology of specific medical conditions.
Job roles
specialised exercise trainer.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
13 units must be completed:- 9 core units
- 4 elective units, which may be chosen from the electives listed in this qualification; up to 2 of these units may be selected elsewhere in SIS10 or from any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be first packaged at AQF level 4 or 5.
In all cases, selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6185 | SISXCCS404A | Address client needs | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D6241 | SISFFIT525A | Advise on injury prevention and management | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D6244 | SISFFIT528A | Apply research findings to exercise management strategies | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6198 | SISXIND405A | Conduct projects | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6239 | SISFFIT523A | Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with cardiorespiratory conditions | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D6240 | SISFFIT524A | Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with metabolic conditions | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D6242 | SISFFIT526A | Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with musculoskeletal conditions | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WG735 | HLTAID006 | Provide advanced first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6243 | SISFFIT527A | Undertake health promotion activities to decrease risk factors and prevent chronic disease | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Fitness Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Note: In all cases, selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6246 | SISFFIT530A | Deliver prescribed exercise to children and young adolescents with specific chronic conditions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6245 | SISFFIT529A | Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with a disability or neurological impairment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D6247 | SISFFIT531A | Deliver prescribed exercise to older clients with chronic conditions | 55 | Unit of competency |
| D5608 | SISSSTC402A | Develop strength and conditioning programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5607 | SISSSTC301A | Instruct strength and conditioning techniques | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D6229 | SISFFIT313A | Plan and deliver exercise to apparently healthy children and adolescents | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D6230 | SISFFIT314A | Plan and deliver exercise to older clients with managed conditions | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Sport Coaching Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Note: In all cases, selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG027 | SISSSCO513 | Plan and implement high performance training and recovery programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Cross-Sector Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Note: In all cases, selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6191 | SISXFAC404A | Coordinate facility and equipment acquisition and maintenance | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6202 | SISXOHS402A | Implement and monitor occupational health and safety policies | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6212 | SISXRSK502A | Manage organisational risks | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D6199 | SISXIND406A | Manage projects | 20 | Unit of competency |
5. Imported Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Note: In all cases, selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD034 | HLTAH413C | Deliver and monitor a hydrotherapy program | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0866 | BSBMKG501B | Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0552 | BSBADM502B | Manage meetings | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WB920 | BSBWOR501B | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D444 | SIS50210 | Diploma of Fitness | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWN6 | SIS50215 | Diploma of Fitness | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
This qualification is designed for those existing fitness professionals have considerable experience in exercise delivery. Entry to this qualification is open to those who have achieved the following units of competency and have significant vocational experience in the fitness industry:
SISFFIT415A
Work collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals
SISFFIT416A
Apply motivational psychology to provide guidance on exercise behaviour and change to meet health and fitness goals
SISFFIT417A
Undertake long term exercise programming
SISFFIT418A
Undertake appraisals of functional movement
SISFFIT419A
Apply exercise science principles to planning exercise
SISFFIT420A
Plan and deliver exercise programs to support desired body composition outcomes
SISFFIT421A
Plan and deliver personal training
BSBSMB401A
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
While the nature and duration of the individual's vocational experience may vary according to the fitness business activity undertaken, evidence of the programming and delivery of a diverse range of fitness services to clients is required.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
