Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 6:00 AM AWST
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Certificate IV in Fitness
Certificate IV in Fitness
SIS40210
D438
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 14/09/2013 | 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 independently in a broad range of settings, such as within fitness centres, gyms, pools, community facilities and in open spaces.
Those with this level of competency will be expected to train individual clients, on a one-on-one basis, and may include older clients and children.
Persons with this level of competency will have the ability to plan, conduct and evaluate exercise training, provide leadership and guidance to clients and other staff and possibly deal with unpredictable situations.
Exercise Trainers will have the ability to monitor and manage business activities to operate efficiently and profitably.
Job roles
exercise trainer - personal trainer
exercise trainer - aqua trainer
exercise trainer - program coordinator
exercise trainer - children's trainer
exercise trainer - older client trainer
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEntry to this qualification is open to those who hold a current first aid qualification and current CPR certificate and who have achieved the following units of competency:
- SISFFIT301A Provide fitness orientation and health screening
- SISFFIT302A Provide quality service in the fitness industry
- SISFFIT303A Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery
- SISFFIT304A Instruct and monitor fitness programs
- SISFFIT305A Apply anatomy and physiology principles in a fitness context
- SISFFIT306A Provide healthy eating information to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines
- SISFFIT307A Undertake client health assessment
- SISFFIT308A Plan and deliver gym programs
- SISXOHS101A Follow occupational health and safety policies
- SISXRSK301A Undertake risk analysis of activities
PACKAGING RULES
Fifteen (15) units must be completed:
- ten (10) core units
- five (5) elective units, consisting of:
- all the units in any one of Gr
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed
2. Group A - Aqua Trainer
All the units in any one (1) of the Groups A to C must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6238 | SISFFIT422A | Implement inclusive aquatic activities for specific population groups | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D6150 | SISCAQU202A | Perform basic water rescues | 15 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - Children's Trainer
All the units in any one (1) of the Groups A to C must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8574 | CHCIC301E | Interact effectively with children | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D6229 | SISFFIT313A | Plan and deliver exercise to apparently healthy children and adolescents | 60 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C - Older Clients Trainer
All the units in any one (1) of the Groups A to C must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6230 | SISFFIT314A | Plan and deliver exercise to older clients with managed conditions | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. General Elective Units
The remaining units to make up the required five (5) elective units may be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D030 | SRF40206 | Certificate IV in Fitness | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWN7 | SIS40215 | Certificate IV in Fitness | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to those who hold a current first aid qualification and current CPR certificate and who have achieved the following units of competency:
SISFFIT301A
Provide fitness orientation and health screening
SISFFIT302A
Provide quality service in the fitness industry
SISFFIT303A
Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery
SISFFIT304A
Instruct and monitor fitness programs
SISFFIT305A
Apply anatomy and physiology principles in a fitness context
SISFFIT306A
Provide healthy eating information to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines
SISFFIT307A
Undertake client health assessment
SISFFIT308A
Plan and deliver gym programs
SISXOHS101A
Follow occupational health and safety policies
SISXRSK301A
Undertake risk analysis of activities
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