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
Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.
AIPT offers flexible payment plans beginning from just $33.34* a week!
Enquire now to find out more about instalment plans or saving on your course fees by paying upfront.
*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers uses the direct debiting services of Debitsuccess on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. Weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.
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 (AIPT) we are experts in wellness, nutrition and fitness. We equip our students with the best in online mixed with practical education. Established in 1999 alongside our partner Registered Training Organisation, Foundation Education, AIPT has grown from a handful of campuses in Queensland to over 150 campuses and an extensive network of Mentors Australia-wide.
When you study with AIPT you have access to:
- Dedicated student support – Access to a dedicated team of Support Officers to make the transition into study as straightforward as possible.
- Largest network of locations – We have the industry’s largest network of gyms across Australia, ensuring we’re in your area.
- Flexible delivery options – We cater to all learning styles and offer flexible study options to suit everyone’s schedules, with a focus on practical learning and hands-on experience.
Australian Institute of Personal Trainers is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO – 32363)
