Modification History
Not applicable.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of activities and functions within the fitness industry. These individuals have substantial depth of knowledge to plan, conduct and evaluate advanced exercise programs using principles of program design, and progressed anatomy and physiology knowledge to support delivery of functional, effective and safe exercise programs.
They have specialist skills to independently implement current approaches supported by evidence, and establish strategies for the prevention of recurrence of injury with guidance from medical or allied health professionals where appropriate.
The qualification does not provide the skills and knowledge for an individual to provide advice or exercise instruction to high risk clients, other than to refer the client to an appropriate medical or allied health professional.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in a diversity of fitness industry businesses including fitness centres, gyms, aquatic facilities, community facilities and in open spaces, where risk management (through risk assessment and hazard control processes) does not already exist.
Individuals who specialise in Fitness Service Coordination develop collaborative programs across various health and wellness sectors. They have knowledge of relevant local and national health networks, and the skills to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
Individuals who specialise in Management manage and support a team of fitness professionals. This involves mentoring staff on business skills and technical skills. These individuals have skills and knowledge in marketing and sales; business analysis; time and financial management; recruiting and retaining personal trainers.
Possible job titles include:
- advanced personal trainer
- fitness services coordinator
- personal training manager.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID006 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID014 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a current first aid and CPR certificate:
- Have achieved a Certificate IV in Fitness; and
- Have at least 1 year post qualification fitness industry experience in the application of the skills and knowledge of the Certificate IV in Fitness.
Packaging Rules
18 units must be completed:
- 5 core units
- 13 elective units, consisting of:
- all units in Groups A or B
- remaining units to make up the required 13 elective units from Group A, B or C; 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 Diploma of Fitness (Fitness Service Coordination)
- All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Fitness (Management).
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.
Core |
|
SISFFIT027 |
Conduct health promotion activities |
SISFFIT028 |
Apply evidence-based practice to exercise programs |
SISFFIT029 |
Apply anatomy and physiology to advanced personal training |
SISFFIT030 |
Instruct advanced exercise programs |
SISFFIT031 |
Implement injury prevention strategies |
Electives |
|
Group A – Fitness Service Coordination |
|
BSBFIM501 |
Manage budgets and financial plans |
BSBPMG522 |
Undertake project work |
BSBRSK501 |
Manage risk |
CHCCCS007 |
Develop and implement service programs |
CHCCOM002 |
Use communication skills to build relationships |
CHCMGT003 |
Lead the work team |
CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
HLTAID006 |
Provide advanced first aid |
^ HLTAID014 |
Provide Advanced First Aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
HLTPOP402C |
Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change |
Group B – Management |
|
BSBFIM501 |
Manage budgets and financial plans |
BSBHRM405 |
Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff |
BSBMGT502 |
Manage people performance |
BSBMKG514 |
Implement and monitor marketing activities |
BSBPMG522 |
Undertake project work |
BSBRSK501 |
Manage risk |
CHCCOM002 |
Use communication to build relationships |
CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
HLTAID006 |
Provide advanced first aid |
^ HLTAID014 |
Provide Advanced First Aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
HLTPOP402C |
Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change |
Group C - General Electives |
|
BSBADM502 |
Manage meetings |
BSBHRM512 |
Develop and manage performance-management processes |
BSBMKG501 |
Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities |
BSBWOR501 |
Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
CHCLAH004 |
Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs |
CHCLAH006 |
Coordinate planning, implementing and monitoring of health and leisure programs |
HLTWHS004 |
Manage work health and safety |
SISCCRD001 |
Facilitate community recreation initiatives |
SISSSTC301A |
Instruct strength and conditioning techniques |
SISSSTC402A |
Develop strength and conditioning programs |
SISXCCS002 |
Coordinate client service activities |
SISXCCS003 |
Address client needs |
SISXFAC004 |
Coordinate facility and equipment acquisition and maintenance |
SISXICT001 |
Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work |
SISXIND007 |
Develop and implement participation strategies |
SISXMGT001 |
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships |
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