Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
Certificate IV in Fitness + Entry Requirements (Fast-Track Personal Training Course)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This fast-tracked personal training qualification will equip you with the training and skills needed to kick-start a rewarding career in fitness.
Get a head start on a career in fitness with our Fast-Track Personal Training Course which consists of SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness + Entry Requirements.
Becoming qualified as a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor is made simpler with our Fast-Track Personal Training Course that contains all the knowledge, skills and experience of our PT courses in one place.
Theoretical components will be completed online and will equip you with up-to-date knowledge on anatomy, physiology and nutrition. The face-to-face, practical components of the course can be delivered inside real gyms, mentored by qualified professionals. You will gain valuable, hands-on experience which will put you ahead of the competition when you graduate with a nationally recognised qualification.
Upon qualification, the Fast-Track Personal Training Course will enable you to work as a fully qualified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor.
Delivery Structure
Studying the Fast-Track Personal Training Course with AIPT is flexible and you can tailor it to suit your needs. The course is broken down into two parts:
Practical
Practical elements of the course can be undertaken in one of three ways:
- Campus Club - Learn in a small group environment inside one of Australia’s leading gyms and be mentored by the best in the business. Undertake 44.5 hours of face-to-face practical learning following a set timetable. Learn inside a leading gym and be mentored by a real fitness professional.
- 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 44.5 hours of face-to-face practical learning with your Mentor. Learn inside a leading gym and be mentored by a real fitness professional.
- 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 44.5 hours of face-to-face practical learning at a club of your choice. Your chosen Mentor must be approved by AIPT.
Theoretical
Study the theoretical elements of this course anywhere and anytime through our online learning platform.
- 27 course units to complete.
- Complete 1.5 course unit every month to graduate in 18 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.
Before commencing SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, students are required to complete and be deemed competent in the units of competency below (or superseded units), which are available as part of the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness.
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (or a unit that supersedes this unit)
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
- SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments
- SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions
- SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions
- SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
- SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
- SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information
- 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.
- Practical Assessment: Please be aware some of your assessments require you to source participants to role-play clients, please work with your mentor to secure the required number.
- 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 IV in Fitness + Entry Requirements (Fast-Track Personal Training Course) will prepare you for the following roles.
Personal Trainer
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Fitness Instructor
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Swimming Instructor
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Gym Instructor
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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.
