Australian Institute of Personal Trainers

Entry requirements

• 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.