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SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness

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Key details

Duration

0.5 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 6 to 12 months. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Intake

Locations

Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine, Online
Not available to international students.

Course code

SIS40221

Overview



This qualification reflects the role of personal trainers who develop, instruct and evaluate personalised exercise programs for generally healthy and low risk clients, to achieve specific fitness goals. Clients with higher health risks are referred to medical or allied health professionals.

Personal trainers work independently using highly developed fitness skills and knowledge in both routine and unpredictable situations.

They use well-developed communication and collaboration skills to interact with clients and health professionals to improve client fitness outcomes.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice.

Career opportunities

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • Fitness Instructor
  • Personal Trainer
  • Gym Manager
  • Fitness Business Owner

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Skill recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.This can include skills from:

  • Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
  • Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
  • Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).

RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.

Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.

For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.

Credit Transfer

Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.

In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.

Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.

Pathways

VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.

Students who successfully complete VET qualifications at the Certificate IV level or above and subsequently enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field or discipline, will receive advanced standing as detailed in the table below.


Completed Award Course Level
HE
VET
to a HE Award
Credit granted for a completed award in the same field
Certificate IV
*
3 year Bachelor award
up to 40 credit points
Certificate IV
*
4 year Bachelor award
up to 40 credit points
Diploma
*
*
3 year Bachelor award
up to 80 credit points
Diploma
*
*
4 year Bachelor award
up to 80 credit points
Advanced Diploma
*
*
3 year Bachelor award
up to 160 credit points
Advanced Diploma
*
*
4 year Bachelor award
up to 160 credit points
Associate Degree
*
3 year Bachelor award
up to 160 credit points
Associate Degree
*
4 year Bachelor award
up to 160 credit points

This qualification provides a pathway to work as an employed or self-employed personal trainer in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure and community centers, client workplaces and homes, and outdoor locations.

Personal trainers may offer services to individuals and groups and may provide online training services. In some employment contexts, personal trainers may be involved in team leadership or supervisory activities.

Fees

2025 Fees

  Fee Type  2025 Course Fees
  NT Government supported*  $3,552.00
  Full Fee  $13,113.60

*This course is supported by the NT Government for eligible domestic students who are NT residents. A limited number of NT Government supported places are available, so secure your place now.

Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type.

For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments.

Fee exemptions

Exemptions apply to TAFE tuition fees for NTG supported courses only.

At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:

  • Recipient of a Centrelink payment
  • Recipient of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits
  • Enrolled Secondary Students
  • Permanent residents with refugee or humanitarian status

Certified copy of the evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment.

If your course is delivered in a location that is listed on the NTG’s Location Categories for VET Funded Programs, with remote as the location category you may be eligible for the Remote 2 Location tuition fee exemption.

Delivery allowance for VET funded programs

International VET Package

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Why study at CDU?

Study with the Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience. Whether you're a high school student or a working professional, we've got the courses and qualifications you want plus the support and flexibility you need to succeed. 

  • Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
  • Access to first-class facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning to qualify faster
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Why study at CDU?

Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.

  • Access to first-class facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning accepted
  • Packages into higher education available for most courses

What will I study?

To achieve a SIS40221 - Certificate IV in Fitness a total of seventeen (17) units of competency must be completed comprising ten (10) Core and seven (7) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 960

Course structure

To achieve a SIS40221 - Certificate IV in Fitness a total of seventeen (17) units of competency must be completed comprising ten (10) Core and seven (7) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.

The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 960.
 

CodeModule/Unit of CompetencyHours
Core units of competency
CHCCOM006Establish and manage client relationships35
SISFFIT041Develop personalised exercise programs70
SISFFIT042Instruct personalised exercise sessions70
SISFFIT043Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals50
SISFFIT044Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients75
SISFFIT045Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients90
SISFFIT049Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction60
SISFFIT050Support exercise behaviour change55
SISFFIT051Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction60
SISFFIT053Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients70
 Total nominal hours for core units635
Elective units of competency (ALL 7 units must be completed)
BSBESB302Develop and present business proposals30
BSBESB401Research and develop business plans50
SISFFIT034Assess client movement and provide exercise advice40
SISFFIT036Instruct group exercise sessions (unnamed)80
SISFFIT037Develop and instruct group movement programs for children80
SISXCAI009Instruct strength and conditioning techniques60
SISXCAI010Develop strength and conditioning programs30
 Total nominal hours for elective units370
 Total nominal hours for the qualification960


 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To gain entry into SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, candidates are required: 

  • To have access to a Fitness facility supervised by qualified trainers (paid or volunteer)
  • To hold or must be eligible for a Working with Children Clearance (also known as Ochre card)

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold the following units of competency or units that have been superseded and are equivalent to these units:

  • 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

To ensure you have the right skills and support in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

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Charles Darwin University is a platform that can serve as a bridge for your future. Australia is a land of opportunities and when you work hard you get to see the fruits of your labour.

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Course details

Accreditation

This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package.

Employability skills

Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au

Location and study mode

Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.



Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine, Online



Study Mode: On campus, online, both, workplace assessment



Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Additional information

Sector
TAFE
Industry groups
ARTS,ENTERTAINMENT,SPORTS AND RECREATION
Occupation types
Fitness Instructor
Area of study
Sport and Fitness, Exercise and Sport Science

Contact details

Tourism, Recreation and Beauty Services
Location: Palmerston & Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7800 (PAL) 08 8959 5461 (ASP)
Email: vet.thr@cdu.edu.au

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You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

You make CDU

Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.

How to apply

How to apply for domestic students

CDU TAFE has several pathways for you to apply.

 

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Admission requirements for domestic students

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How to apply for international students

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The process is simple, all you need is a valid email address to create your online account.

 

Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.

 

There is no application fee when you apply online.

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