This qualification reflects the role of instructors who perform a range of activities and functions within the fitness industry. Depending on the specialisation chosen, this qualification provides a pathway to work as an instructor providing exercise instruction for group, aqua or gym programs. They work
independently with some level of autonomy in a controlled environment such as fitness, leisure, aquatic and community centres where risks are managed through pre-existing risk assessment and hazard control processes. Individuals who specialise in Aqua Exercise Instruction deliver water-based exercise sessions designed for participation by a group of clients. Sessions may be freestyle, pre-choreographed or circuit style. They also have the skills to rescue a client in distress, and an appropriate level of pool deck fitness and endurance. Individuals who specialise in Group Exercise Instruction deliver exercise sessions designed for participation by a group of clients with a mix of ages/fitness levels. Sessions may be freestyle, pre-choreographed or circuit style. These individuals instruct and demonstrate complete exercise sessions to groups with limited individual interaction. Individuals who specialise in Gym Instruction provide individually tailored client assessments, provide technique correction as needed, and develop and demonstrate programs. They also provide supervision of a facility or service, keep equipment clean, tidy and well maintained, and handle various customer inquiries.

Duration: 48 weeks (Full Time)

Mode of Study: Mixed Mode Delivery – self paced workbooks and/or face-to-face workshops with 25% distance learning.

Course Fee: AUD $6,800.00

Material Fee: AUD $220.00

Recognition: This course holds national accreditation under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF).

International Student Campus: 1A/56 Paradise Ave , Miami QLD Australia

Assessments: Assessment methods include case studies, examinations, scenarios completed through workbooks and training sessions, simulated workplace activities, role plays, and practical demonstrations of the chosen elective.

Career opportunities:

• Exercise Instructor – gym group exercise
• Aqua and Gym Assistant

Pathway: Upon completion of this qualification, students can continue their studies with a SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness or pursue a qualification in another related field.

Reassessment: Students can have three reassessments of NYC (Not Yet Competent) free of charge provided that the submission of assessments has been done on time. Further, if a student fails more than three times in the unit, the student will have to repeat that unit and charges will be AUD$350.00 per unit (GST will not be charged).

Entry Requirements:

All applicants must be over 18 years of age and have successfully completed studies equivalent to Australian Year 10 or relevant employment experience. Students must possess basic English skills, equating to one of the following:

• 1-year full time secondary study in the English language within the last 5 years.
• English language proficiency tests such as IELTS, PTE, TOFEL etc. achieving at least the level of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an academic English course at TAFE (upper intermediate) or a recognised English college.
• Successful completion of at least one year of study in a CRICOS registered course delivered in Australia

Credit transfer: Applicants who wish to apply for credit transfer, please fill in the credit application form along with the supporting documents.

Note: Students who have not undertaken any English Proficiency Test as described above, must undertake an English Proficiency Test designed by GIC. Please contact our Student Support Officer for further information about the test and its score requirements for specific course