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Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30315)
How it works
Available in a 2 year format.
NOTE: Also available as a Dual Qualification Program (Certificate III Fitness + Certificate II in Sport and Recreation).
Students deliver fitness programs within their school community. Programs include:
- Community fitness program
- Strength and conditioning for athletes and teams
- Group fitness sessions
- Personal training adults (e.g. teachers and other staff)
Binnacle provides all the resources and support to allow teachers the scope to do what they do best – TEACH!
Binnacle provides
Professional Development & Training
- Vocational Competence Update (VCU Fitness) for Teachers
- Access to Certificate IV in Fitness RPL for Teachers delivered by FIT College (RTO: 31903) from just $1,250.
- Annual resource induction for all participating teachers, inclusive of Fitness industry-specific and VET professional development
- Ongoing PD and in-servicing
Resources
- ALL program materials are developed for you – including unit plans, assessment tasks, and marking guides. We save you time!
- Binnacle Lounge (learning management system) – the centrepiece for all program resources, learning, assessment and up-to-the-minute student progress reporting.
- First Aid – for school to deliver.
School requirements
Teacher (Program Deliverer)
- A current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Certificate IV in Fitness, or above (Bachelor degree in Human Movement or similar, but not straight Physical Education).
Fitness Facility (Gym)
- Cardio and free weight equipment
- Fitness assessment equipment
- Access to real clients within the school community to undertake fitness training
What students achieve
- Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30315)
- First Aid qualification and CPR certificate
- Direct pathway into Certificate IV in Fitness with FIT College (RTO: 31903) – Binnacle graduates receive a $500 discount!
- Maximum 8 QCE Credits (QLD schools)
- Students may be able to improve their chances of gaining tertiary entrance.
Skills acquired
- Client screening and health assessment
- Instructing and monitoring fitness programs
- Working with specific population clients
- Exercise science and nutrition
Career pathways
A Certificate III in Fitness offers a range of job pathways.
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Fitness Instructor
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Stepping stone to personal training, enabling you to progress into a Certificate IV in Fitness