Skip links

Section navigation

Certificate III

Course actions

Do you want to help people achieve their fitness goals by becoming a gym instructor? The Certificate III in Fitness (Gym Instructor) is the nationally accredited qualification you need. This qualification is part of the National Training Package and recognised throughout Australia.

Course program

  1. Stage 1

    Administration and Leadership, Exercise Science and Fitness Communication and Client Screening

  2. Stage 2

    Exercise Programming and Prescription and Resistance Training

  3. Stage 3

    Nutrition and Exercise for Special Groups

Units of Competency

Start today,study your way – online or by correspondence!

You can complete the course in the environment of your choosing and in your own time. We allow a maximum of three months for each stage but most students complete the course in a shorter period. There is no minimum time frame which means you can complete the course as quickly as you like. It all depends on how many hours you put in to study each week.

Qualification Issued

Students completing all units will receive a certificate indicating the
following:

  • SRF 30206 Certificate III in Fitness
  • A Statement of Attainment indicating the units of competency
    included in the course. The units include those required for registration
    as a Gym Instructor.

Students need to complete a Level Two First Aid Course
before registering with the relevant state registration board.

Course delivery

This course can be completed online. You can enrol anytime and can expect to start within 24 business hours. You have up to three months to complete each module or short course (most people finish much sooner). All resources including narrated PowerPoints, video clips, notes, activities, assessments and student support are included in the cost of the course.

Course actions

Studying by correspondence allows you to work at your own pace in the environment of your choice. You have three months to complete each module or short course, but most people finish sooner. The more hours you study, the faster you can complete the course. The course fees include all the materials you need to complete the course including manuals, DVDs and assessments. We post these resources out to you. You also have free unlimited support by phone and email.

Course actions