TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Fitness Certificate III

students in gym Hunter TAFE offers fitness instructor courses for people who currently work, or want to get work, in the fitness industry as fitness trainer. Enrol in this fitness instructor training and develop fitness programs suitable for low-risk clients in controlled environments. Learn how to instruct individual exercise programs to maintain or improve individuals' fitness, wellbeing and health. Students will also develop core competencies for client services, team development and project implementation, as well as legal responsibilities and risk analysis. Nutrition, personal communication and sports strapping are also covered. Please note, you may be required to be in physical contact with other students or simulated clients, this activity is practiced in accordance with industry codes of practice and ethics. The fitness instructor certificate will allow graduates to work as a fitness instructor in a gym or as a personal trainer. Access to fitness equipment and a gym is helpful when undertaking this course.

Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables

Hunter TAFE offers this fitness instructor course at the below campuses. Course dates, timetables and study options are campus specific. Select your preferred campus from the list below for details.

Gosford

Address:
Cnr Henry Parry Drive & Margin Street Gosford NSW 2250
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 23 Gosford NSW 2250
Tel:
02 4348 2222
Fax:
02 4348 2359

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Full Time
22hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

Delivery is a combination of face to face classes, self directed learning and field work in the fitness industry. There will be 2 groups of students. One group will attend on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and the second group will attend on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Students will be allocated to a group at the information session.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 2
2012		 Full Time
18hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00am to 4:00pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Local Entry Requirements

Learners will need access to a gym or fitness centre and have a basic level of fitness. They will be expected to participate in fitness activities on a regular basis. They will require computer and internet access and basic computer skills.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Gosford campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 22hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Delivery is a combination of face to face classes, self directed learning and field work in the fitness industry. There will be 2 groups of students. One group will attend on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and the second group will attend on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Students will be allocated to a group at the information session.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Gosford campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 18hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

Learners will need access to a gym or fitness centre and have a basic level of fitness. They will be expected to participate in fitness activities on a regular basis. They will require computer and internet access and basic computer skills.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Newcastle

Address:
Maitland Road Tighes Hill NSW 2297
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 45 HRMC NSW 2310
Tel:
02 4923 7222
Fax:
02 4923 7292

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
2012 N/A Online Registration N/A N/A Course Fee: $1500.00
 Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 1
2012		 Flexible
6hrs/Week
36 Weeks		 Local Campus The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

This course is only available to trainees. Students must have employment within the fitness industry.Delivery of course is negotiated between TAFE and the employer.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 1
2012		 Flexible
10hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 6:00pm to 9:00pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

Flexible delivery requires less face to face contact but requires student to do more self directed study. First aid units may be required to be completed on weekends. Students will be required to attend Saturday classes which are run either between 8.30am - 4.30pm or 9.00am - 12.00pm depending on the individual student requirements.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 1
2012		 Full Time
22hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

Students are required to complete 20 hours of gym supervision in the TAFE gym as well as 20 hours field experience working with a fitness professional outside of class hours. Field experience is arrange by TAFE staff.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 1
2012		 Full Time
22hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:00pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

Students are required to complete 20 hours of gym supervision in the TAFE gym as well as 20 hours field experience working with a fitness professional outside of class hours. Field experience will be arranged by TAFE staff.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Newcastle campus
Semester: 2012
Study Options: N/A
How to Enrol: Online Registration
Proposed Timetable: N/A
Information Session: N/A
Fees & Charges: Course Fee: $1500.00
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course
Newcastle campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Flexible, 6hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

This course is only available to trainees. Students must have employment within the fitness industry.Delivery of course is negotiated between TAFE and the employer.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Newcastle campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Flexible, 10hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Flexible delivery requires less face to face contact but requires student to do more self directed study. First aid units may be required to be completed on weekends. Students will be required to attend Saturday classes which are run either between 8.30am - 4.30pm or 9.00am - 12.00pm depending on the individual student requirements.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Newcastle campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 22hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Students are required to complete 20 hours of gym supervision in the TAFE gym as well as 20 hours field experience working with a fitness professional outside of class hours. Field experience is arrange by TAFE staff.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Newcastle campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 22hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Students are required to complete 20 hours of gym supervision in the TAFE gym as well as 20 hours field experience working with a fitness professional outside of class hours. Field experience will be arranged by TAFE staff.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Course Codes

Course Number: 19647
National Code: SIS30310
Training Package: SIS10
Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package

How To Enrol

Before you can enrol in this course you must lodge an application. You can download an Application Form.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Prior Learning

For further information please refer to the Recognition area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Career Pathways

For further information please refer to the Career Pathways area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Disclaimer

Courses will run subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability is subject to review and change.

Contact Us

You can request further information on this course or speak to a Customer Service Officer by calling
131 225 (within NSW) or
02 4923 7425 (outside of NSW) or
+612 4923 7425 (International).