Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
Diploma of Nutrition
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The 10967NAT Diploma of Nutrition prepares you with the skills and experience to take on a variety of nutrition advisory roles across multiple environments and settings.
The 10967NAT Diploma of Nutrition will teach you how to:
- Effectively engage and communicate with a broad demographic of clients, including children and those of diverse cultural background.
- Promote the importance of healthy eating in the community, educating on effective nutrition in accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
- Be capable of pre-screening clients to identify and evaluate the risk of providing nutritional advice to clients in specific circumstances.
- Apply depth of understanding of diet-related diseases and associated terminologies in diverse contextual ranges.
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:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Must have completed Australian grade 12 or overseas equivalent, be at least 18 years of age and possess high literacy and numeracy skills.
This qualification requires the candidate to complete 30 practical sessions in a health or fitness workplace under the supervision of one of the following:
- A qualified Personal Trainer who cumulatively holds the following:
- A Certificate IV or Diploma of Fitness
- Current Fitness Australia Registration or Equivalent
- At least two (2) years consecutive current practice as a Personal Trainer offering guidance to clients in line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines
- A person who holds a Diploma of Nutrition or Advanced Diploma of Nutrition
- A person who holds a Bachelor of Nutrition and/or Dietetics
- A registered and practicing Nutritionist
- A registered and practicing Dietitian.
Students may need to undertake a Working with Children check to meet individual work placement employer requirements.
Education: You will need to have completed year 12, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:
- A qualification at Certificate IV level or higher OR
- 2 years of relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.
Minimum age: You will need to be at least 18 years of age or older at the date of enrolment.
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.
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.
Additional requirements may apply.
Course fees
Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.
You can choose to pay for your qualification through an up-front payment or by setting up flexible payment plans*, where your course fees are split across regular weekly or fortnightly payments.
Enquire now for more details.
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.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Nutrition will prepare you for the following roles.
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Dietetic Assistant
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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)
