This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of activities and functions within the fitness industry. These individuals have substantial depth of knowledge to plan, conduct and evaluate advanced exercise programs using principltes of program design, and progressed anatomy and physiology knowledge to support delivery of functional, effective and safe exercise programs. They have specialist skills to independently implement current approaches supported by evidence, and establish strategies for the prevention of recurrence of injury with guidance from medical or allied health professionals where appropriate. This qualification provides a pathway to work in a diversity of fitness industry businesses including fitness centres, gyms, aquatic facilities, community facilities and in open spaces, where risk management (through risk assessment and hazard control processes) does not already exist. Individuals who specialise in Fitness Service Coordination develop collaborative programs across various health and wellness sectors. They have knowledge of relevant local and national health networks, and the skills to build and maintain stakeholder relationships. Individuals who specialise in Management manage and support a team of fitness professionals. This involves mentoring staff on
business skills and technical skills. These individuals have skills and knowledge in marketing and sales; business analysis; time and financial management; recruiting and retaining personal trainers. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Duration: 76 weeks (Full Time)

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

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

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

Course Fee: AU $6,999.00

Resource Fee: AU $360.00

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.

Pathway: Upon completion of this qualification, students can continue their studies with a SIS50612 Diploma of Sport Development or pursue a qualification in another related field.

Career opportunities:

• Advanced personal trainer
• Fitness services coordinator
• Personal training manager.

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

This qualification is designed for those existing fitness professionals have considerable experience in exercise delivery. Entry to this qualification is open to those who have achieved the following units of competency and have significant vocational experience in the fitness industry:

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a current first aid and CPR certificate:

• Have achieved a Certificate IV in Fitness; and
• Have at least 1 year post qualification fitness industry experience in the application of the skills and knowledge of the Certificate IV in Fitness

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