SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness

This qualification reflects the role of personal trainers who have specialist skills to train individual clients, or groups of clients, on a one-on-one or group basis, to improve health-related components of fitness in relatively low risk situations. This may include training of older clients and children.

 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

It is recommended that participants:

• Be at least 15 years of age or older and;
• Have at least a Year 8 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a current first aid and CPR certificate and have been recognised as competent through a recognised training program or recognition process against the following units of competency:

• SISFFIT001 Provide health screening and fitness orientation
• SISFFIT002 Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations
• SISFFIT003 Instruct fitness programs
• SISFFIT004 Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming
• SISFFIT005 Provide healthy eating information
• SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals
• SISFFIT014 Instruct exercise to older clients
• SISXCCS001 Provide quality service

 DELIVERY

There are a range of delivery mode options for this qualification:

• Self-Paced (Online)
  • Students undertake individual activities through an online external learning program.
  • Students are given 0.5 to 2 years to complete the qualification (no minimum timeframe for completion). Activities are self-paced to meet the students’ varying needs (e.g. work commitments, amount of time available for study).
  • Students must have access to an internet connection and have basic computer skills.

• Blended Delivery (Face-to-Face and Online)
  • Classroom training is available at a time and location that suits (minimum numbers apply). This training is supplemented with online learning.

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Gap Training
  • Students’ existing skills and knowledge are considered against course requirements. Examples of evidence collected include:
    • Direct evidence – such as samples of work, photos, video, references
    • Indirect evidence – such as awards, resumes, workplace memos/letters
    • Historical evidence – such as past employer references, logbooks
  • Evidence is evaluated and gaps in students’ knowledge and skills are determined so that training and assessment can be organised. Where entire units are to be assessed in full, students are given access to an external online learning program to complete.
  • Where RPL is requested, students are supplied with an RPL application upon enrolment

 UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = 20

• Twelve (12) core units
• Eight (8) elective units

Core Units

• SISFFIT013 Instruct exercise to young people aged 13 to 17 years
• SISFFIT015 Collaborate with medical and allied health professionals in a fitness context
• SISFFIT016 Provide motivation to positively influence exercise behaviour
• SISFFIT017 Instruct long-term exercise programs
• SISFFIT018 Promote functional movement capacity
• SISFFIT019 Incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming
• SISFFIT020 Instruct exercise programs for body composition goals
• SISFFIT021 Instruct personal training programs
• SISFFIT023 Instruct group personal training programs
• SISFFIT025 Recognise the dangers of providing nutrition advice to clients
• SISFFIT026 Support healthy eating through the Eat for Health Program
• SISXRES001 Conduct sustainable work practices in open spaces

Electives

• BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
• BSBSMB403 Market the small business
• BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning
• BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operations
• SISFFIT007 Instruct group exercise sessions and SISFFIT011 Instruct approved community fitness programs (Clustered, with credit for two units)
• SISSSTC301A Instruct strength and conditioning techniques and SISSSTC402A Develop strength and conditioning programs (Clustered, with credit for two units)

 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Participants will be required to successfully complete a series of assessment tasks which may include a written exam, practical demonstration / observation, case studies, assignments and group activities.

 COURSE FEE