Modification History
Not applicable.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of instructors who perform a range of activities and functions within the fitness industry. Depending on the specialisation chosen, this qualification provides a pathway to work as an instructor providing exercise instruction for group, aqua or gym programs.
They work independently with some level of autonomy in a controlled environment such as fitness, leisure, aquatic and community centres where risks are managed through pre-existing risk assessment and hazard control processes.
Individuals who specialise in Aqua Exercise Instruction deliver water-based exercise sessions designed for participation by a group of clients. Sessions may be freestyle, pre-choreographed or circuit style. They also have the skills to rescue a client in distress, and an appropriate level of pool deck fitness and endurance.
Individuals who specialise in Group Exercise Instruction deliver exercise sessions designed for participation by a group of clients with a mix of ages/fitness levels. Sessions may be freestyle, pre-choreographed or circuit style. These individuals instruct and demonstrate complete exercise sessions to groups with limited individual interaction.
Individuals who specialise in Gym Instruction provide individually tailored client assessments, provide technique correction as needed, and develop and demonstrate programs. They also provide supervision of a facility or service, keep equipment clean, tidy and well maintained, and handle various customer inquiries.
No occupational licencation or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
^From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
16 units must be completed:
- 9 core units
- 7 elective units, consisting of:
- all units in Groups A, B or C
- remaining units to make up the required 7 elective units from Group D; maximum of 2 units may be selected elsewhere in SIS Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
Packaging Rules for each specialisation:
- All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Fitness (Aqua Exercise Instructor)
- All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Fitness (Group Exercise Instructor)
- All Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Fitness (Gym Instructor).
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
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Core |
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SISFFIT001 |
Provide health screening and fitness orientation |
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SISFFIT002 |
Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations |
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SISFFIT003 |
Instruct fitness programs |
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SISFFIT004 |
Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming |
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SISFFIT005 |
Provide healthy eating information |
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SISFFIT014 |
Instruct exercise to older clients |
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SISXCCS001 |
Provide quality service |
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SISXFAC001 |
Maintain equipment for activities |
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SISXIND001 |
Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments |
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Group A - Aqua Exercise Instructor |
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BSBRSK401 |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
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HLTAID003 ^HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid Provide first aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
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SISCAQU002 |
Perform basic water rescues |
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SISCAQU008 |
Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills |
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SISFFIT008 |
Instruct water-based fitness activities |
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SISFFIT022 |
Instruct aquatic sessions for specific population groups |
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Group B - Group Exercise Instructor |
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BSBRSK401 |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
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HLTAID003 ^HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid Provide first aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
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SISFFIT007 |
Instruct group exercise sessions |
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SISFFIT011 |
Instruct approved community fitness programs |
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Group C - Gym Instructor |
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BSBRSK401 |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
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HLTAID003 ^HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid Provide first aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
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SISFFIT006 |
Conduct fitness appraisals |
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Group D - General Electives |
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BSBSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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SISCAQU002 |
Perform basic water rescues |
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SISCAQU008 |
Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills |
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SISFFIT006 |
Conduct fitness appraisals |
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SISFFIT007 |
Instruct group exercise sessions |
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SISFFIT008 |
Instruct water-based fitness activities |
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SISFFIT009 |
Deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed community fitness |
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SISFFIT010 |
Deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music |
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SISFFIT011 |
Instruct approved community fitness programs |
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SISFFIT012 |
Instruct movement programs to children aged 5 to 12 years |
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SISFFIT022 |
Instruct aquatic sessions for specified population groups |
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SISXCAI006 |
Facilitate groups |
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SISXDIS001 |
Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability |
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SISXFAC002 |
Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities |
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SISXFIN002 |
Process financial transactions |
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SISXRES002 |
Educate user groups |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1ca50016-24d2-4161-a044-d3faa200268b
