What does this course involve?
If you want to work as a qualified fitness instructor, this course gives you the necessary skills and knowledge required in the fitness industry. The course includes both fitness and business competencies giving you the skills to work in the gym as well as in the administration of a fitness facility.
You’ll learn fitness business skills, nutrition, legal requirements, and various skills to help you work with clients in personal training, such as motivational psychology, operating fitness equipment, exercise planning, and utilising a broad range of exercise science.
As the Fitness Industry is currently looking for qualified people with the Certificate IV in Fitness from 2009 this course will be offered in conjunction with Certificate III in Fitness. If you already have a Certificate III in Fitness and require an upgrade, please contact the Institute directly for credit transfer arrangements.
If you wish to exit this course prior to completion, you may be eligible to obtain the Certificate III in Fitness if you have completed all of the required units.
What employment opportunities will I have?
After this course you can apply for registration through Kinect (incorporating VicFit) to work as a Fitness Instructor or as a Personal Trainer.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
Further study options include the Diploma of Fitness or exercise science degree programs offered at other institutions.
Can I apply?
- You must be 18 years or over
- You must have a strong interest in working in a gym
- You must have the physical capability to complete the course
How do I apply?
VTAC
To apply for a full time position in this course must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If after the VTAC places have been offered, the Institute still has vacancies, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.
- Supplementary application requirements are necessary for this course. Please read the information contained in the selection process.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- Assessment of Application
- Assessment of Application (VTAC)
- Supplementary requirements to the application process apply:
- To apply, contact the Institute for a supplementary application form by:
- downloading from here or
- requesting via email performingarts@boxhillinstitute.edu.au or
- phoning on (03) 9286 9695
On receipt of your completed application form, together with your audition fee, you will be notified of your interview time.
Length of course
Full time - 1 year (incorporating the Certificate III in Fitness)
Where will I study?
Whitehorse Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.
Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.
How will I be assessed?
- Oral presentation
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
- Examination or testing
- Online Assessment
- Workplace Assessment
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.