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RPL Certificate IV in Fitness

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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 RPL application form

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Please note, many of the units of the course require assessment to " be assessed in the context of fitness in Australia."

With this in mind please be aware that courses from overseas may not be accepted as evidence due to different standards of assessment, quality and industry specific differences

Testimonials

  • Mark (Dec 2008)

    I think the course is well designed and provides excellent information.  I now feel confident to go into the industry.

  • Jonita (April 2010)

    Thanks for a truly great course.  What I have learned was of a high standard compared to some of the PT’s I have worked with and did not study with Fitnation!

  • Samantha (July 2009)

    Thank you for the very inspiring course presenters.  The course surpassed my expectations.  I especially appreciated the on-call exam support.  I now have an awesome new qualification, new enthusiasm for health and fitness and a new way to help others and earn an income.  Fabulous!!