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RPL for Certificate IV

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Save yourself time and money! Do you have a current personal trainer related qualification or work experience? You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning for part of, or the entire Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer).

To apply for recognition of prior learning, download a copy of the application form found at the bottom of this page and follow these instructions:

  1. Review the units of competency included in the module / course and decide whether your current skills and qualifications may enable you to gain exemption.
  2. Complete the RPL form in detail, providing verified evidence supporting your competency in the individual units. The verified evidence may include:
    • Statements of results from previous courses (must be verified copies)
    • Course / module / subject outlines indicating content
    • Duty statements and work responsibilities
    • Testimonials from clients
    • Examples of exercise programs developed for clients with a range of goals (eg. weight loss, improved cardiovascular fitness, increased strength, etc)
    • Examples of exercise programs developed for clients with special needs (eg. overweight, pregnancy, children, asthmatics, etc)
    • The evidence provided must be current
  3. Submit the form with $75 per module for which you are applying for exemption (ie. To a maximum of $300 for all five modules). The RPL fee is non refundable but will be deducted from the course fee if exemption is not granted and you enrol in the stage or course.
  4. You may apply for RPL for individual units within a stage. However, you must satisfy the requirements of all units of competency within the stage to be granted exemption for that stage.
  5. Send to: Fitnation Shop 40, 197 Bay St Brighton 3186
  6. Once the application has been processed, you will receive a letter notifying you of the outcome and the cost of completing the outstanding components of the course.

Please note, the documentation is kept by Fitnation. You are welcome to contact us should you require any assistance in completing the application.

Download a copy of the RPL evidence guidelines

Download RPL application form

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Testimonials

  • John (June 2009)

    This is the first time I have used the online service and I have found it a very good medium to gain knowledge.
    Also, thank you for the timely service by your company.  I have found you easy and friendly to deal with.
    Congratulations to you all.

  • Sofie (May 2010)

    I loved the flexibility of the course and requirements.  The presenters were top notch!  Wayne Rodgers and Carolyn Preiss I found to be exceptional.  Fitnation staff were always friendly and helpful on the phone and in person.

  • Brendan (March 2009)

    I recently completed the CertIII/IV in Fitness with Fitnation and found the course extremely interesting, in depth and relevant. I would just like to pass on my thanks and appreciation to the Fitnation team for a most outstanding level of service and help. Your responses were always prompt and accurate. This was also the case for any assessments.  As such, I feel highly confident to train and give advice to people seeking physical fitness.