Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
Certificate III in Fitness
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)If you have a passion for planning and delivering exercise programs that help clients reach their health and fitness goals, becoming a nationally qualified Group Exercise Instructor and Gym Instructor is for you.
Delivery Structure
Practical
Practical elements of the course can be undertaken in one of two ways:
- 1-to-1 Flexible Mentor - You’ll be matched with one of our qualified Personal Trainers who will mentor you inside a real club. Enjoy the flexibility of arranging your own timetable to complete 23.5 hours of face-to-face practical learning with your Mentor.
- Mentor of Your Choice - If you already know a Personal Trainer, we could approve them to be your Mentor to guide you through the practical components of your course. Complete 23.5 hours of face-to-face practical learning at a club of your choice.
Theoretical
- Study the theoretical elements of this course anywhere and anytime through our online learning platform. 15 course units to complete. Complete one course unit every 3 weeks to graduate in 12 months.
Resources Required
For the online part of the course, you may need regular access to:
- Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points.
- Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended).
- Office Equipment: Printer and scanner to print and upload some of your assessments.
- Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above.
- Mobile Phone with video capability or Video Camera: Some assessments in your course will require you to take and submit videos of you undertaking tasks for assessment.
- Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.
- MAC: Operating system - OS X 10.14 Mojave or later.
- Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download).
Delivery mode
Australian Institute of Personal Trainers offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Education: You’ll need to have completed year 10 or equivalent (i.e., a qualification at Certificate II level or higher, or 2 years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication).
- Minimum Age: You need to be at least 16. If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian will need to sign your enrolment form.
- Residency Status: You need to be a permanent Australian resident or equivalent.
- Working with Children Check: For the work placement portion of your course, you may need a current “Working with Children Check Clearance” issued by the relevant authority in your state/territory.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Fitness will prepare you for the following roles.
Fitness Instructor
Fitness instructors lead group exercise classes in an effort to help people achieve their fitness goals. Whether it be at a local gym or fitness ce...
Gym Instructor
Gym instructors teach and educate trainers in both individual and group settings. Responsibilities can include everything from showing fitness cent...
About Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
At the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers we are experts in wellness, nutrition and fitness, and equip our students with the best in online and face-to-face education.
Established in 1999, we have grown from a handful of campuses in Queensland to a network of over 150 campuses and Mentors Australia-wide, providing us with a leading employment network market share in the fitness education sector.
We cater to all learning styles and our flexible study options have a focus on practical learning and hands-on experience, designed to fit around your schedule. We are proud to offer a complete suite of qualifications, from fitness, nutrition and massage courses, through to business, and management.
In aligning with the nation’s leading health and fitness chains, including Goodlife Health Clubs, Genesis Fitness Clubs, Fitness First and over 60 independent operators, we are dedicated to raising the standards and profile of Personal Trainers.
Backed up by a student graduation rate higher than industry average and a post-graduate employment rate of up to 80%#, our students are assured the best start to their fitness career.
