Do you want to teach group fitness in a gym or controlled setting, or just get started in the fitness industry? The new Certificate III in Fitness is the course for you. This course was written by our inhouse sports scientists to prepare individuals to plan and deliver gym-based fitness programs.
This entry-level gym trainer qualification is the starting point to a personal training career. If you are interested in the full pathway, view the entry requirements for the Certificate IV in Fitness.
FIT College is committed to developing high-caliber fitness professionals, which means, in the development of the new SIS30321, our dedicated FIT College development team write, and curate the course to ensure students get the most up-to-date principles in the industry.
Topics covered include: anatomy, healthy eating, and delivering safe and effective group exercise programs.
Education Pathways
Vocational Education & Training (VET)
The direct vocational pathway for the Certificate III is the Certificate IV in Fitness. These qualifications are most commonly purchased together and completed in sequence. The FIT Elite Course contains both qualifications and comes with some additional value, check it out!
University & Higher Education
Bachelor study in exercise science is the most common academic pathway from Vocational fitness study. Exercise science is concentrated more on athletes and exercise performance as opposed to normal people and health. Other common university pathways which align with streams include sport coaching, exercise physiology, sports management, and sports nutrition.
Career Opportunities
The Fitness industry has never stopped growing with new online opportunities emerging to compliment work in gyms and other
fitness/health facilities. The best way to find your career in the fitness industry is to reach out to us or check out the FIT College Careers HUB for opportunities near you!
October 2027
Melbourne Campus
Goodlife Health Clubs 111 Cecil St South Melbourne Melbourne,
Melbourne,
Victoria,
3205, Australia
January 2027
Melbourne Campus
Goodlife Health Clubs 111 Cecil St South Melbourne Melbourne,
Melbourne,
Victoria,
3205, Australia
There are no entry requirements for the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness. However, FIT College do not accept students under 14 years of age and all students are required to meet LLN requirements.
Required General Resources:
• Access to a computer or device that can connect to the internet
• Internet access with a broadband plan suitable for online study
• Smartphone, camera, video camera, or device that can take pictures & record
Videos
ESOS/CRICOS Additional International Student Requirements
In addition to other LLN requirements, international students may be required to achieve a minimum test score in one of the following English language tests:
42 overall score with no less than 36 in the communication band
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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