Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 8:27 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Fitness

Certificate III in Fitness

Qualification
National Code:
SIS30321
State Code:
BHE5
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0921 - Sport And Recreation
Original TGA Release Date
10/11/2021
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
603
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/03/2025
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 24/03/2025 Current Approved
1.00 10/11/2021 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of group and gym fitness instructors. These fitness instructors may plan and deliver group exercise sessions and develop gym-based programs for individuals where the level of personalised instruction and ongoing client monitoring is limited. They work in predictable environments under general supervision. When instructing groups or interacting with clients, they use discretion and judgment to solve routine issues within the parameters of clearly defined organisational policies and procedures.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a fitness instructor in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units must be completed:
- eleven (11) core units
- four (4) elective units, consisting of:
- two (2) units from the list below
- two (2) units from the list below, elsewhere in the SIS Training Package, or from any other current training package or accredited course.

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units

All eleven (11) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODP26 SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments 25 Unit of competency
ODP28 SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation 20 Unit of competency
OCF16 BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 50 Unit of competency
ODP20 SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients 45 Unit of competency
ODP25 SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions 70 Unit of competency
OCF03 BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities 30 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
ODP24 SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions 55 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
ODP09 SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information 50 Unit of competency
ODP14 SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise 90 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) of the four (4) electives must be selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCF09 BSBOPS403 Apply business risk management processes 40 Unit of competency
OBR94 BSBWHS332X Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities 25 Unit of competency
AUZ57 HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely 40 Unit of competency
ODP23 SISFFIT037 Develop and instruct group movement programs for children 70 Unit of competency
AVC99 SISXRES002 Educate user groups 25 Unit of competency
AVD19 SISXDIS001 Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability 20 Unit of competency
ODP21 SISFFIT039 Instruct group water-based exercise sessions 35 Unit of competency
AVD14 SISXFAC002 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities 14 Unit of competency
OCE15 BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
OEN58 SISCAQU020 Perform water rescues 10 Unit of competency
AVD62 SISCCRO001 Plan and conduct recreation programs for older persons 30 Unit of competency
ODP22 SISFFIT038 Plan group water-based exercise sessions 25 Unit of competency
OEN48 SISXFAM002 Process financial transactions 15 Unit of competency
OBD90 SISXIND010 Protect children and young people 35 Unit of competency
OEN61 SISXEMR003 Respond to emergency situations 20 Unit of competency
OBD89 SISXIND009 Respond to interpersonal conflict 30 Unit of competency
AWW95 SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer 40 Unit of competency
ODP06 SISFFIT048 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective water-based exercise 70 Unit of competency
OAQ30 BSBXTW301 Work in a team 35 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN5 SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07520) FITNESS (LEVEL 3) Traineeship