Certificate III in Fitness
Haymarket, Australia
Certificate
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
AUD 9,996 *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
* pay-by-month | $9,360 - pay-by-term
The Certificate III in Fitness is your first step into the Australian fitness industry. This entry-level fitness course does not require any previous fitness skills or experience, ideal for people looking to become qualified fitness instructors.
Throughout the course, you will gain the skills to assess, train and supervise clients in fitness centres and gyms. You will work independently with some autonomy in controlled environments such as fitness, leisure, aquatic and community centres, following established risk assessment and hazard control processes. You will also complete a first aid course as part of your fitness instructor training program.
Diverse opportunities in the wellbeing industry
This course offers various career paths in the health and wellness industry, working as a fitness instructor in fitness centres and leisure facilities.
Career-ready training
Gain hands-on experience and expand your skills through practice sessions, creating training programs, role-playing and simulated learning activities in the classroom. Your fitness instructor training will also take place outdoors and in premium commercial fitness facilities such as Fitness First and Goodlife Health Clubs.
Pathway to qualify as a personal trainer
For those seeking additional study, this course is a pathway to the Certificate IV in Fitness, offering opportunities to work as a personal trainer.
Study Pathways
Completing the Certificate III in Fitness will open a study pathway into our Certificate IV in Fitness.
Practical Training
Our fitness lessons offer a balanced approach, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical training. Students have the opportunity to enhance their practical skills in a real-life gym environment close to their relevant campus. We are excited to share that through our partnership with Fitness First and Goodlife Health Clubs, our students have access to state-of-the-art gym facilities to put their theory into practice. Some trainers also bring their class outdoors during the summer.
- Strong Communication Skills: The ability to motivate and inspire clients is crucial.
- Passion for Fitness: A genuine interest in health and fitness is essential for a successful career as a personal trainer.
- Leadership Skills: The ability to confidently lead and train a group of people.
The course is made up of 15 units of competency.
- Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
- Complete client fitness assessments
- Plan group exercise sessions
- Provide healthy eating information
- Instruct group exercise sessions
- Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
- Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
- Deliver and monitor a service to customers
- Organise personal work priorities
- Participate in workplace health and safety
- Work in a team
- Provide First Aid
- Support effective workplace relationships
- Participate in sustainable work practices
- Apply business risk management processes
Curious about what roles in the industry you can apply for upon completing your Certificate III in Fitness? Here’s a list of career opportunities:
- Fitness instructor
- Group instructor
This course is timetabled for 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment across 4 terms of 10 weeks, and 12 weeks of holidays. Each week, you are required to complete 20 hours of training and assessment, made up of 14 hours of weekly classroom training and 6 hours of structured study. An additional 10 hours per week for self-directed learning should be set aside for homework. A plan for self-directed learning will be provided for a 10-week period that outlines your learning activities in preparation for assessment requirements.
For more information, head to our ALG Calendar and Timetable
Training: Training takes place on campus and in working gyms. In practical classes, you will learn and practice skills relevant to your future workplace. To successfully complete this component of your studies, you will need to complete a range of tasks, including keeping a logbook and practical assessments.
Assessments: These include projects incorporating role plays, case studies, observations and short answer questions. Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment for classroom-based assessments.