This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of activities and functions requiring autonomous work within a defined range of exercise instruction situations and activities. Qualification outcomes will depend on the elective grouping chosen and may include providing exercise instruction for group, aqua or gym programs.
Work may be undertaken in locations such as gyms, fitness facilities, pools and community facilities.
Packaging Rules
15 units must be completed:
- 10 core units
- 5 elective units, consisting of :
- all the units in any one of Groups A to C
- the remaining units to make up the required 5 elective units from General Electives; up to 2 of these remaining units may be selected elsewhere in SIS10 or any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be first packaged at AQF level 3 or 4.
- In all cases, selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
Core (10)
| HLTFA301C | Apply first aid |
| SISFFIT301A | Provide fitness orientation and health screening |
| SISFFIT302A | Provide quality service in the fitness industry |
| SISFFIT303A | Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery |
| SISFFIT305A | Apply anatomy and physiology principles in a fitness context |
| SISFFIT306A | Provide healthy eating information to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines |
| SISXFAC207 | Maintain sport, fitness and recreation equipment for activities |
| SISXIND101A | Work effectively in sport and recreation environments |
| SISXOHS101A | Follow occupational health and safety policies |
| SISXRSK301A | Undertake risk analysis of activities |
Electives (5)
Aqua Instructor (A)
| SISFFIT304A | Instruct and monitor fitness programs |
| SISFFIT310A | Plan and deliver water based fitness activities |
Group Exercise Instructor (B)
| SISFFIT304A | Instruct and monitor fitness programs |
| SISFFIT309A | Plan and deliver group exercise sessions |
Gym Instructor (C)
| SISFFIT304A | Instruct and monitor fitness programs |
| SISFFIT307A | Undertake client health assessment |
| SISFFIT308A | Plan and deliver gym programs |
General electives
| SISCAQU202A | Perform basic water rescues |
| SISCAQU308A | Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills |
| SISXCAI306A | Facilitate groups (Superceded SISXCAI006) |
| SISXCCS202 | Process entry transactions |
| SISFFIT311A | Deliver approved community fitness programs |
| SISFFIT312A | Plan and deliver an endurance training program |
| SISFFIT313A | Plan and deliver exercise to apparently healthy children and adolescents |
| SISFFIT314A | Plan and deliver exercise to older clients with managed conditions |
| BSBSUS201A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| CHCIC301E | Interact effectively with children |