Modification History
The release details of this qualification are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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Release |
Comments |
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4 |
SISCAQU307A Perform advanced water rescues removed from Group A – Aqua Trainer |
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3 |
Editorial updates. Updated units. |
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2 |
Other changes made are as follows:
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Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of activities and functions within the Fitness industry, including working independently in a broad range of settings, such as within fitness centres, gyms, pools, community facilities and in open spaces.
Those with this level of competency will be expected to train individual clients, on a one-on-one basis, and may include older clients and children.
Persons with this level of competency will have the ability to plan, conduct and evaluate exercise training, provide leadership and guidance to clients and other staff and possibly deal with unpredictable situations.
Exercise Trainers will have the ability to monitor and manage business activities to operate efficiently and profitably.
Job roles
- exercise trainer - personal trainer
- exercise trainer - aqua trainer
- exercise trainer - program coordinator
- exercise trainer - children's trainer
- exercise trainer - older client trainer
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
Entry to this qualification is open to those who hold a current first aid qualification and current CPR certificate and who have achieved the following units of competency:
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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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SISFFIT304A |
Instruct and monitor fitness programs |
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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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SISFFIT307A |
Undertake client health assessment |
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SISFFIT308A |
Plan and deliver gym programs |
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SISXOHS101A |
Follow occupational health and safety policies |
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SISXRSK301A |
Undertake risk analysis of activities |
Employability Skills Summary
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the fitness industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
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Communication |
Negotiating with clients to determine and interpret their specific requirements and preferences; explaining the benefits of, and selling personal training services proactively to ensure profitability; adjusting communication styles to meet client needs and motivate clients to meet fitness goals; developing and maintaining documentation such as operational procedures, equipment instructions and marketing information. |
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Teamwork |
Motivating and leading diverse groups of employees or clients; planning work to take into account other facility or environment users; providing support and coaching. |
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Problem-solving |
Anticipating facility, equipment or staffing problems and developing a range of strategies to address typical problems; preparing business or operational plans which outline risk management strategies and actions; identifying issues related to client adherence to exercise programs and developing practical solutions; monitoring client progress and identifying modifications to fitness activities and services based on client feedback; identifying issues outside of scope and determining when to refer clients to medical and allied health professionals. |
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Initiative and enterprise |
Using creativity and innovation in delivering exercise sessions that meet or exceed client expectations or improve business capacity; adapting products and services to respond to emerging fitness industry trends; implementing a continuous improvement approach across the personal training business. |
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Planning and organising |
Collecting, analysing and recording client information to allow for the efficient planning and delivery of personal training sessions; developing business or operational plans to ensure effective delivery of services; preparation of exercise programs that include progression and are appropriate to the client's fitness goals; allocating equipment and determining staffing levels to deliver programmed sessions. |
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Self-management |
Understanding and complying with the legal and ethical responsibilities that apply to personal trainers; understanding and respecting scope of practice; taking responsibility for scheduling own time to ensure the personal training business runs efficiently and profitably; seeking and acting on feedback and guidance from clients and colleagues. |
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Learning |
Proactively maintaining and updating exercise product and service knowledge and skills; sharing information with colleagues; accessing current evidence based research; actively listening to clients to learn more about their needs and preferences and incorporating these in program design. |
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Technology |
Identifying updated technologies that assist in the planning, delivery and selling of exercise products and services; safely using and maintaining exercise equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and own 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 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 (10 ) |
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BSBSMB401A |
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
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BSBSMB403A |
Market the small business |
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BSBSMB404A |
Undertake small business planning |
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SISFFIT415A |
Work collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals |
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SISFFIT416A |
Apply motivational psychology to provide guidance on exercise behaviour and change to meet health and fitness goals |
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SISFFIT417A |
Undertake long term exercise programming |
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SISFFIT418A |
Undertake appraisals of functional movement |
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SISFFIT419A |
Apply exercise science principles to planning exercise |
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SISFFIT420A |
Plan and deliver exercise programs to support desired body composition outcomes |
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SISFFIT421A |
Plan and deliver personal training |
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Electives (5 ) |
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Group A - Aqua Trainer |
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SISCAQU202A |
Perform basic water rescues |
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SISFFIT422A |
Implement inclusive aquatic activities for specific population groups |
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Group B - Children's Trainer |
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CHCIC301E |
Interact effectively with children |
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SISFFIT313A |
Plan and deliver exercise to apparently healthy children and adolescents |
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Group C - Older Clients Trainer |
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SISFFIT314A |
Plan and deliver exercise to older clients with managed conditions |
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General electives |
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Aquatics |
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SISCAQU312A |
Assist participants with a disability during aquatic activities |
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Fitness |
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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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Strength and Conditioning |
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SISSSTC301A |
Instruct strength and conditioning techniques |
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SISSSTC402A |
Develop strength and conditioning programs |
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Cross Sector |
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SISXIND406A |
Manage projects |
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Imported |
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BSBFRA402B |
Establish a franchise |
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BSBFRA403B |
Manage relationship with franchisor |
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BSBHRM402A |
Recruit, select and induct staff |
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BSBSMB306A |
Plan a home-based business |
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BSBSMB405B |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
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BSBSMB406A |
Manage small business finances |
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BSBSMB407A |
Manage a small team |
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BSBSUS201A |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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CUFIND401A |
Provide services on a freelance basis |
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ICAICT203A |
Operate application software packages |
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SITXHRM003A |
Roster staff |
