- Currently offering course discounts as part of our Study Now, Pay Later promotion.
Course Overview
Join the fitness industry as a personal trainer and feel the satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference in people’s lives. Becoming a personal trainer can be very rewarding and having the flexibility of being your own boss and choosing your own hours is a great way to work.
To become an accredited Personal Trainer in Australia, you must hold: SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness.
The Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30321) is a prerequisite for the Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40221), and you will study both in our Personal Trainer Course. Upon completion of both Certificates, you will in effect have your personal trainer certification.
Not everyone prefers to learn in the same way or has the same lifestyle and work commitments, which is why we have a range of study options:
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Online Self-Paced
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In-Person (Full Time – Vic)
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In-Person (Part Time – Vic)
Students studying outside of Victoria can complete the qualifications online at your own pace by using our interactive online learning platform or the AFA app. Online learning includes access to all course materials, with student support services available if you have any queries or require assistance with your coursework. You can contact our student support team as often as you like and we’re very flexible in regards to adjusting your studies around your busy life.
Start your new career in fitness from the comfort of your own home.
Campus Locations
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
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Personal Trainer
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Group Fitness Instructor
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Gym Instructor
Recognition
Study Method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Duration and Study Load
Face-to-Face:
- (14 weeks for the Certificate III and 14 weeks for the Certificate IV)
- Full-time: Attendance 2 days per week
- 62 hours practical placement
Online:
- 24 months to complete
- 62 hours practical placement
Delivery
Online:
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On-demand access to our online learning management system
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Interactive slideshows, presentations, videos, podcasts, quizzes and assessments
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Downloaded course textbook
Face-to-Face:
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Exclusive access to our private gym and education facility
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Guided learning from experienced fitness and education professionals
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Onsite parking and student lounge
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Hard copy course textbook
Entry Requirements
- First Aid is a unit within the Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30321) — this online course does not include first aid.
- Students studying online in Victoria can arrange to complete the first aid unit at AFA (at an additional cost of $100). Alternatively, students can complete the first aid unit with another provider and supply a copy of the qualification to AFA to obtain a ‘credit’ for the unit. The required unit is HLTAID011 Provide first aid.
- Several units from Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30321) are pre-requisites for Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40215).
Course Features
The Learner Management System will be your portal to all coursework, assessments, quizzes and student support. We’ll provide you with a schedule to help you plan your study time but there are no set dates in which modules need to be completed – this is completely self-managed.
Work Placement
Practical Placement is an integral component of our qualifications. It is completed in an approved fitness centre/PT studio and is supervised by a qualified personal trainer in the capacity of your mentor.
Students must complete:
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32 hours placement for the Certificate III in Fitness
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30 hours placement for the Certificate IV in Fitness
AFA is also partnered with 2XU, the industry leader in sports performance clothing, and once your placement gets underway, we will provide you with a custom uniform so you can look the part while completing your Practical Placement.
Recognition of Prior Learning
RPL is available if you have studied a very similar course or degree, or have already undertaken many of the topics with another provider.
Professional Recognition
Graduates will have the opportunity to register with leading industry bodies:
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AUSactive
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FITREC
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Physical Activity Australia
Assessment
- Practical placements
- Case studies
- Written assessments
- Online quizzes
- Video demonstration
Testimonials
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"Australian Fitness Academy was great and very supportive. I completed my Certificate III & IV in fitness through them with their fast-paced option and I must say I loved every single bit of it. Glad I completed my certificates with the legends at AFA and finally got my qualifications, I would most definitely 100% recommend these legends to anyone who is looking to complete their certificates to become a personal trainer or even professional development whilst you are a trainer."Jacky HaPersonal Trainer Course
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"I CAN NOT RECOMMEND AFA ENOUGH! I just completed my Cert 3&4 learning and it’s the best decision I ever made, the team there are exception with copious amounts of knowledge and I have no doubt I will succeed with the knowledge I have attained from studying at AFA. I wouldn’t go anywhere else if I had to do it again!"Tyson SmithPersonal Trainer Course
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"Although I found it challenging sometimes to study online, it was a necessity as I lived in a remote area. I always found the support team very quick to respond to my queries and very human understanding about any struggles I had. Via email or on the phone I felt very supported and understood. I also found the delivery of the course information great. Both video presentations and workbooks. Then the additional podcast and webinars gave us so many ways to consume the information. I would recommend AFA to anyone who wants to study online."Melanie TesterPersonal Trainer Course
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"I’ve just completed my Certificate 3 and 4 with Australian Fitness Academy, I highly recommend the face-to-face option for this course. The facility and all teachers were fantastic and helped me learn in a very practical way which suited me best. It’s a great experience being with like-minded people in the course that you can bounce ideas off and learn things from a different perspective. Thank you to the team at AFA for giving me the skills for my new career path, I appreciate the work you all put in."Gabriella GracePersonal Trainer Course
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"Just finished my Cert IV in Fitness and really appreciated the effort the lectures put into answering questions in and out of class! Thanks for all your guidance and for making my studies enjoyable!"Joshua BussellPersonal Trainer Course
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About Australian Fitness Academy
Australian Fitness Academy has been delivering fitness qualifications for over 30 years. Over this time we have discovered how students prefer to study and how to effectively integrate study into people’s lifestyles (through offering online and face-to-face courses), whilst not compromising on the standards of our courses. Our qualifications are nationally recognised, you can study from anywhere in Australia, and extensive student support services are in place to support you through your course and into a rewarding career in the fitness industry.
The Academy works with a large range of organisations to help people through their fitness studies from Employment Service Providers to Secondary Schools, Sporting Clubs and Fitness Centres. Over the years the Academy has built up a strong network of fitness industry relationships which help connect students to the industry through work placement and employment.
Australian Fitness Academy Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 21062)
