Modification History
The version details of this endorsed qualification are the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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Replaces and is equivalent to SIS30310 Certificate III in Fitness. Intent of the qualification remains unchanged. HLTFA301C Apply first aid replaced with HLTAID003 Provide first aid in the core. SISFFIT332 Deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed community group exercise programs and SISFFIT333 Deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music classes added to General electives. CHCIC301E Interact effectively with children removed from the General electives. |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of activities and functions requiring autonomous work within a defined range of exercise instruction situations and activities. Qualification outcomes will depend on the elective grouping chosen and may include providing exercise instruction for group, aqua or gym programs.
Work may be undertaken in locations such as gyms, fitness facilities, pools and community facilities.
Job roles
- exercise instructor - gym
- exercise instructor - group exercise
- exercise instructor - aqua.
Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of endorsement.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
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Communication |
Communicating with clients and colleagues to determine and interpret their specific requirements; understanding verbal and written information on fitness products and services; preparing accurate records of client details; providing clear verbal pre-screening instructions; empathising and negotiating acceptable solutions to client requests and complaints to ensure a positive fitness experience. |
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Initiative and enterprise |
Showing initiative and independence in delivering fitness sessions that meet or exceed client expectations; identifying and discussing a range of product or service enhancements to improve client satisfaction or business profitability. |
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Learning |
Knowing the structure of networks within and sources of new information on the fitness industry; accessing professional development opportunities to regularly update fitness product and service knowledge and skills; sharing information with colleagues. |
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Planning and organising |
Collecting, analysing and recording client, product or service information to allow for the efficient planning and delivery of fitness sessions; setting work priorities and scheduling own daily work activities to meet deadlines; following organisation policies and procedures to guide planning and delivery of fitness sessions. |
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Problem-solving |
Identifying hazards and risks that may arise during fitness activities; mitigate problems by making variations to the activity that are within scope of responsibility; clarifying the extent of, and resolving problems through negotiating with clients in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner; taking responsibility for seeking assistance from colleagues to resolve issues; adhering to organisation policies and procedures to guide solutions to problems. |
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Self-management |
Understanding and complying with the legal and ethical responsibilities that apply to own role in the fitness industry; understanding the boundaries of own role and correctly determining when referral to colleagues or medical or allied health professionals is required; reviewing and reflecting on own work performance; seeking and acting on feedback from colleagues and clients to improve service delivery. |
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Teamwork |
Working as a skilled team member, giving and receiving instructions and understanding own role in delivering fitness sessions and servicing client needs; supporting other team members to provide quality fitness experiences for clients. |
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Technology |
Understanding the operating capability of computer systems and software that assist in selling, planning and delivering exercise products and services; safely using and maintaining fitness equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and organisation policies and procedures. |
Packaging Rules
15 units must be completed:
- 10 core units
- 5 elective units, consisting of:
- all the units in any one of Groups A to C
- the remaining units to make up the required 5 elective units from General Electives; up to 2 of these remaining units may be selected elsewhere in SIS10 or any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be first packaged at AQF level 3 or 4.
In all cases, selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
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Core |
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HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
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SISFFIT301A |
Provide fitness orientation and health screening |
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SISFFIT302A |
Provide quality service in the fitness industry |
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SISFFIT303A |
Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery |
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SISFFIT305A |
Apply anatomy and physiology principles in a fitness context |
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SISFFIT306A |
Provide healthy eating information to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines |
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SISXFAC207 |
Maintain sport, fitness and recreation equipment for activities |
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SISXIND101A |
Work effectively in sport and recreation environments |
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SISXOHS101A |
Follow occupational health and safety policies |
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SISXRSK301A |
Undertake risk analysis of activities |
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Electives |
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Group A - Aqua Instructor |
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SISFFIT304A |
Instruct and monitor fitness programs |
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SISFFIT310A |
Plan and deliver water based fitness activities |
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Group B - Group Exercise Instructor |
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SISFFIT304A |
Instruct and monitor fitness programs |
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SISFFIT309A |
Plan and deliver group exercise sessions |
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Group C - Gym Instructor |
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SISFFIT304A |
Instruct and monitor fitness programs |
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SISFFIT307A |
Undertake client health assessment |
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SISFFIT308A |
Plan and deliver gym programs |
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General electives |
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Aqua |
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SISCAQU202A |
Perform basic water rescues |
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SISCAQU308A |
Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills |
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Cross-Sector |
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SISXCAI306A |
Facilitate groups |
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SISXCCS202 |
Process entry transactions |
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Fitness |
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SISFFIT307A |
Undertake client health assessment |
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SISFFIT308A |
Plan and deliver gym programs |
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SISFFIT309A |
Plan and deliver group exercise sessions |
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SISFFIT310A |
Plan and deliver water based fitness activities |
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SISFFIT311A |
Deliver approved community fitness programs |
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SISFFIT312A |
Plan and deliver an endurance training program |
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SISFFIT313A |
Plan and deliver exercise to apparently healthy children and adolescents |
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SISFFIT314A |
Plan and deliver exercise to older clients with managed conditions |
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SISFFIT332 |
Deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed community group exercise programs |
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SISFFIT333 |
Deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music classes |
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Imported |
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BSBSUS201A |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
