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Course Structure

Diploma of Fitness

  1. Step one

    Participant provides evidence of completion of Certificate IV in Fitness or equivalent qualification + 12 months employment as a gym instructor or personal trainer.

    Participant enrolls in the Diploma of Fitness.

  2. Step Two

    Participant completes assessments from Module One and returns them to Fitnation. (Resources for the following module are sent to participant immediately).

    Fitnation assessor marks and returns assessments and provides information about theory test.

    Participant completes theory test.

  3. Step three

    Participant repeats Step Two until all assessments and tests are completed.

  4. Step four

    Participant completes 80 hours of practical placement in an appropriate exercise rehabilitation setting and the practical assessment.

  5. First aid

    Can be completed at any time but is required prior to issue of certificates and registration

    Must be Level 2 First Aid or equivalent or above

  6. Register

Students will need to have well developed reading and writing skills to complete the course.

To apply for registration, students will need to either:

  • Complete the Diploma of Fitness; or
  • Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if you feel your past studies or employment experience matches the learning outcomes of the units of
    competency. Please contact us for an RPL application form prior to
    enrolment or download from our website. 
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