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FAST TRACK PERSONAL TRAINING COURSE
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SIS40221
CERTIFICATE IV IN FITNESS
The fastest way to become a qualified Personal Trainer
ACFPT is proud to release our Fast Track Certificate IV in Fitness to rocket you into the Personal Training industry, fully qualified and ready to take on your own clients.

This course will cover essentials from SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness. This is the perfect course if you’re looking to get started with a Nationally Recognised Qualification and become a PT able to work anywhere in Australia.

Take control of your learning journey with the flexibility to study online at your own pace. Over the next 18 months (though you can finish sooner if you wish), you’ll cover essential units from Certificate III in Fitness, including 40 hours of Work Placement. Once complete, you’ll move on to units from Certificate IV including an additional 60 hours of Work Placement. Upon successful completion of all units and work placement hours, you’ll receive your nationally recognised qualification. View All Units

Throughout the duration of the course you will have access to a trainer to answer any questions about the material. You’ll also gain valuable experience in:

Leading group fitness sessions and crafting individual training programs
Navigating legal and risk management requirements for small businesses, focusing on personal training and group exercise scenarios
Planning and delivering functional movement and capacity to your personal training clients

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
This qualification will provide you with advanced skills and knowledge to work effectively in the fitness industry.

Instruct exercise to young people, adults, and elderly adults
Collaborate with medical and allied health professionals in a fitness context
Promote functional movement capacity

Instruct group and individual personal training programs

Support healthy eating through the Eat for Health Program

Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business

Undertake small business planning, marketing, and finances

Develop and instruct strength and conditioning programs
Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability
Instruct movement programs to children aged 5 to 17 years
Instruct endurance programs

CAREER OUTCOMES
Upon completion, you’ll be equipped for various career paths, including:

Personal Trainer

Work with local gyms or fitness centers, training groups or individual clients to help them achieve their health and fitness goals.

Start Your Own Personal Training Business
Be your own boss! Choose when and where you work and build a client network, expanding at your own pace as you find more clients to coach.

Group Exercise Instructor
Organise and deliver group fitness classes in fitness facilities, gyms, leisure and community centres, or outdoors.

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION
The Australian College of Fitness and Personal Training provides qualifications within the Australian Qualifications Framework – the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian vocational education and training. You can find out more about the Australian College of Fitness and Personal Training nationally recognised courses and the Australian Qualifications Framework here. We take the time to understand each learner’s personal circumstances and career aspirations to provide a personalised training experience.

AFFORDABLE UPFRONT PAYMENT
$1499
Upfront
ACFPT’s SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness is just $1499 upfront to get you started on the road to becoming a personal trainer.

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WEEKLY PAYMENT PLAN
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Take advantage of our Payment Plan at just $50 a week! $150 Upfront Deposit + 1st week instalment (Total Cost: $200) Total Course Fees: $2,200.

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COURSE DETAILS
OVERVIEW
DURATION
Our course is designed to be flexible, giving you up to 18 months to complete it at your own comfortable pace. And the best part? If you need a bit more time, you can extend it for an extra 6 months. So, you have the freedom to finish earlier than 18 months if you’re ready to dive in and learn!

FAST TURNAROUND
There’s nothing worse than waiting months for your assignments to be marked. We endeavour for assignments to be returned 10 business days from submission. The support team are available from 8am until 6pm to support learners who have family and working commitments.

SPECIALISED TRAINING
The Australian College of Fitness & Personal Training provides training for the Fitness Industry with customised online courses. Our trainers and assessors are specialists in the industry who have tailored training approaches that provide you with the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
We are a specialised training organisation dedicated to providing quality training to those that want to work in the fitness industry and make a difference in the lives of others.

Feel free to ask our trainers for industry advice around employment to guide your entry and progression in this growing industry.

DEDICATED TRAINER AND AFTER HOURS SUPPORT
Our trainers are not only experienced educators but are also qualified in their field, holding a minimum of Bachelor level qualifications.

They have extensive experience working in the fitness industry. If you’re considering studying with us or have any questions, call us on 1300 511 455 for a friendly, confidential chat with one of our trainers. We are open until 6pm weekdays and offer weekend email support.

Our trainers will not only help you obtain your qualification, but will also give you beneficial insight into the industry to ensure you can hit the ground running after completing your course.

RESOURCES
ACFPT will provide the following resources

Online learner dashboard containing:

Learner guides and assessment workbooks
Online easy to navigate study platform
Third party evidence collection booklet
Learner and supervisor placement booklet
Training products and learning support materials
To complete your qualification, you will need to have access to:

A computer with reliable internet access and a web browser
A facility to complete work placement under the supervision of a suitability qualified industry expert

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This Fast Track course has no Entry Requirements, jump in today and start learning. If you’re unsure how to become a Personal Trainer, this course is for you! Enrol today to earn your Nationally Recognised Qualification.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Must meet the entry requirements
Be at least 16 years of age *
Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Fitness & Personal Training
Hold the required state or territory working with children check (Blue card) prior to commencing work placement.
*Please note, the fitness industry strongly recommends that persons conducting a business in the provision of fitness instruction, hold relevant insurance, such as public liability and professional indemnity insurance. We recommend, if you intend to operate your own business, you seek legal advice in this regard following the completion of your qualification.

FEES
Choose the payment option that suits you:

Total upfront cost: $1499

Payment Plan: Only pay $50 a week! $150 Upfront Deposit + 1st week instalment (Total Cost: $200) Total Course Fees: $2,200.

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WORK PLACEMENT
Learners will be required to undertake work placement for a minimum of 40 hours during the first half of the Fast Track course, then 60 hours at the end of the course. Professional work placement must be at a suitably resourced workplace for successful completion of Certificate III and IV qualifications. It is the responsibility of the learner to source a suitably equipped and resourced workplace.

Summary of work placement requirements (full breakdown provided with enrolment application):

Fitness centre, gym, or studio
Appropriately qualified and experienced mentor (Minimum Cert IV)
Health & fitness appraisal equipment
Resistance training equipment
Cardiovascular training equipment
Functional training equipment
A range of clients with varied ages and needs
Learner must hold the required state or territory working with children check (blue card) prior to commencing work placement
Work Placement Partners
We have a partnership with the following Fitness organisations, and our learners are more than welcome to do their placement at any of the following gyms and learn from the best in the fitness industry.
Fitness First Goodlife Health Clubs BFT AUSactive

COURSE UNITS
PREREQUISITE UNITS
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions
SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions
SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (or a unit that supersedes this unit) Must be completed externally
CERTIFICATE IV UNITS
SISFFIT041 Develop personalised exercise programs
SISFFIT042 Instruct personalised exercise sessions
SISFFIT049 Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction
SISFFIT034 Assess client movement and provide exercise advice
SISFFIT043 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals
SISFFIT044 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans
SISFFIT051 Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction
SISFFIT045 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients
SISFFIT050 Support exercise behaviour change
CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
SISFFIT053 Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients
SISXCAI009 Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
SISFFIT046 Plan and instruct online exercise sessions
SISXCAI010 Develop strength and conditioning programs

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)
All learners will have the opportunity to have their prior learning assessed.

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