Kickstart your Personal Training Career
with our Certificate III & IV in Fitness Bundle
Course Title & Code:
SIS30321– Certificate III in Fitness & SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness
Career Outcomes:
Personal Trainer, Gym Instructor & Group Fitness Instructor
delivery:
Online through our interactive study portal
Course start:
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Certificate III & IV in Fitness course overview
Launch your new career with the SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness & SIS40221– Certificate IV in Fitness
With everything you need to start your career off on the right foot, this all-in-one package will prepare you for your successful PT career. The Certificate III and IV in Fitness Bundle is our most popular course option, with more career outcomes and opportunities, qualifying you as a Gym Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer.
Start off studying your SIS30321 – Certificate III in Fitness, so you can start working in the fitness industry while you study your SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness Qualification. When you’re a fully qualified Personal Trainer, you’ll be starting your career with confidence, equipped with the right skills, knowledge and connections to launch your successful career.
Career pathways with a Certificate III & IV in Fitness
Being a Personal Trainer is the most popular career in the fitness industry. You’ll have a hands-on role in helping your clients reach their health & fitness goals.
What does this involve?
- Assess a client’s current fitness level and goals
- Develop personalised programs
- Teach your client safe and effective exercise technique
- Motivate your clients to help them stay on track
- Assess and adapt programs as your clients progress
Boot Camp Instructor
As a qualified Personal Trainer you can take your PT skills outdoors and get more clients moving! Boot camps and group exercise sessions are a sought-after service from clients, providing a high-energy, motivating environment to help your clients get the best results. By servicing clients in groups you’ll also offer a cost-effective option that gives you a great financial return.
Business Owner
If your goal is to run your own Personal Training business, our Certificate IV in Fitness will teach you how to run, market and manage a small fitness business.
Certification
Once you’ve completed your Personal Trainer Bundle, you’ll receive our Nationally Accredited SIS30321– Certificate III in FItness and SIS40221 – Certificate IV in Fitness.
As a Registered Training Organisation delivering this Nationally Recognised Qualification you can feel assured that your training and certification is of a high standard and meets industry and government requirements.
Why study with Onfit?
Flexible, Quality Online Courses
Extensive Support from our Expert Team
Industry Relevant Theoretical Knowledge
In-Demand Fitness Business Skills
Making study easier & more enjoyable
- All course resources provided (no textbooks needed)
- Relevant and up-to-date lesson content, filled with videos & interactive features to keep you engaged
- Fit your studies around your schedule with self-paced delivery and no set due dates
- Be supported by our Circle of Support, 7 days a week
COURSE DETAILS
What you will learn
SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness
Throughout your studies, you’ll work through 8 Learning Topics in the following order and build practical knowledge and confidence in a range of subject areas relating to your role as a Gym and Group Exercise Instructor:| TOPIC 1 – FITNESS FOUNDATIONS Introduction into how the body works, movement and direction terms, how to find reliable info on anatomy and exercise, how to choose the right exercises for different people, and a first look at coaching techniques. |
| SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise |
| TOPIC 2 – HEALTH & FITNESS ASSESSMENTS Introduction into the complaints handling process, client screening fundamentals, how to spot health risks, take basic body and health measurements, set goals, run fitness assessments, know when to refer to other health pros, and give advice on exercise programs. |
| SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers BSBOPS305 Process customer complaints |
| TOPIC 3 – INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMING & EXERCISE Key components of health and fitness, plan for personalised exercise sessions, choose the right types of exercises, build gym and personalised-based programs, coach clients one-on-one, monitor and modify sessions to keep clients on track. |
| SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients |
| TOPIC 4 – HEALTHY NUTRITION Fundamentals of the Australian Dietary Guidelines, understand the roles of Allied Health Professionals and how to refer clients with risk factors, learn how to gather nutrition info from clients, and give simple, safe nutrition advice that stays within your role as a fitness professional. |
| SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information |
| TOPIC 5 – GROUP PROGRAMMING & EXERCISE Plan for group exercise sessions, key types of group exercise programs, group program writing fundamentals, coaching skills, evaluate and modify group exercise sessions to cater for participants with risk factors. |
| SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions |
| TOPIC 6 – WORKPLACE ESSENTIALS Understand safe work practices, how to report incidents, emergency response, hazard identification and risk assessment, work in a fitness team and contribute toward workplace goals, manage personal work priorities, professional development, ongoing learning and self-reflection. |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities BSBXTW301 Work in a team |
| TOPIC 7 – SALES ESSENTIALS Establish the needs, preferences and expectations of your potential clients, promote personal training products and services, overcome objections and facilitate successful sales presentations to fitness clients. |
| SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer |
| TOPIC 8 – FIRST AID & CPR First Aid and CPR units are completed through an external provider of your choice, at an additional cost. You must provide Onfit with a copy of your Statement of Attainment so we can Credit Transfer these units to your Qualification. |
| HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID011 Provide First Aid |
SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness
Throughout your studies, you’ll work through 11 Learning Topics in the following order and build practical knowledge and confidence in a range of subject areas relating to your role as a Personal Trainer:| TOPIC 1 – CLIENT SERVICE ESSENTIALS How to connect with all kinds of clients, set clear boundaries, communicate well, handle tricky situations, understand your legal and ethical responsibilities, and work confidently in a diverse environment. |
| CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships |
| TOPIC 2 – FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT ASSESSMENT Introduction to postural and movement assessments, determine client performance based on assessment protocols, provide exercise recommendations to improve posture and movement quality and instruct clients in proposed recommendations. |
| SISFFIT034 Assess client movement and provide exercise advice |
| TOPIC 3 – PERSONAL TRAINING FOUNDATIONS Determine goals for general client populations, review contraindications and medical recommendations from Allied Health Professionals, document client profiles, write personalised programs and session plans for indoor and outdoor sessions, instruct personalised sessions and evaluate and modify sessions according to client performance and contraindications and knowledge and practical application of fundamental exercise science principles. |
| SISFFIT041 Develop personalised exercise programs SISFFIT042 Instruct personalised exercise sessions SISFFIT049 Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction |
| TOPIC 4 – SUPPORT HEALTHY NUTRITION Establish client exercise-nutrition goals and expectations for advice, revision of the Australian Dietary Guidelines, roles of qualified Allied Health Professionals and referrals, interpret food label information, gather information on client’s daily eating patterns, advise on healthy eating, food preparation and cooking examples and give nutritional advice within Scope of Practice. |
| SISFFIT053 Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients |
| TOPIC 5 – SUPPORT BEHAVIOUR CHANGE Determine client exercise history, behaviours and barriers, assist client to plan for change using evidence-based techniques, instruct clients in goal setting techniques, review and monitor client progress towards changed behaviours and goals and adjust techniques and goals in collaboration with clients. |
| SISFFIT043 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals SISFFIT050 Support exercise behaviour change |
| TOPIC 6 – ADOLESCENT AND ONLINE TRAINING
Select appropriate fitness tests for adolescent clients, conduct pre-screening system for young people, determine goals for adolescent client populations, review contraindications and medical recommendations from AHPs, document client profile, write personalized programs and session plans based on stage of development and fitness capabilities, instruct personalised and group sessions online and evaluate and modify online sessions according to client performance and contraindications. Technology, equipment needs and safety risk requirements for online programming, sessions plans and exercises that are suited for the online environment, online instructional techniques, evaluate and modify online session delivery. |
| SISFFIT045 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients SISFFIT046 Plan and instruct online exercise sessions ^This unit requires students to obtain a working with children clearance. Application fees may apply, please check with your state or territory. |
| TOPIC 7 – TRAINING OLDER CLIENTS Determine goals for older client populations, review contraindications and medical recommendations from AHPs, document client profile and needs for exercise to promote healthy ageing, write personalised programs and session plans that include strength, injury prevention and balance exercises to prevent falls, instruct personalized sessions and evaluate and modify sessions according to client performance and contraindications. |
| SISFFIT044 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients |
| TOPIC 8 – BUSINESS ESSENTIALS Identify and evaluate a business idea for viability, document business goals, compliance requirements, product and service mix, target audience, marketing plan, risk management strategy, basic financial management strategy, current and emerging industry trends and competitor and market analysis, review personal factors and present a business plan. |
| BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities BSBESB302 Develop and present business proposals BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans |
| TOPIC 9 – PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Identify fitness industry practices/standards and legal/ethical considerations, determine impact of various intersecting roles and issues impacting roles in the industry, develop and maintain networks and personal development and professional development. |
| SISFFIT051 Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction |
| TOPIC 10 – PT SALES ESSENTIALS Establish the needs, preferences and expectations of your potential clients, promote personal training products and services, overcome objections and facilitate successful sales presentations for your future PT business. |
| SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer |
| TOPIC 11 – PROVIDE CPR This unit is to be completed externally through a Nationally recognised provider of your choice, at an additional cost. Once completed, simply supply Onfit with your Statement of Attainment, and we’ll Credit Transfer the unit into your qualification. |
| HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
Entry requirements
The SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness is an entry level qualification, there are no entry requirements to enrol in this qualification. Entry Requirements for the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness include the completion of units contained within the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness.
By enrolling into the Certificate III & IV in Fitness bundle, all entry requirements will be met within the bundle.
Additionally, copies of your current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Statements of Attainment are required to commence the Certificate IV in Fitness.
Course Duration
You’ll have a maximum 12-month course duration per course, for your Certificate III & IV in Fitness studies.
With Onfit Training College’s flexible online, self-paced study, you can move through your course at your own pace and complete as quickly as you’d like.
We recommend allocating between 4 – 8 hours of study time per week, to keep on track with your timeline. We provide a study planner to help you plan your studies and reach your study goals.
Assessment requirements
Our Certificates are assessed using a competency-based approach. That means you’ll show us you’ve got the knowledge and skills needed for each unit at your own pace and in the way that best supports your progress and completion.
You’ll complete a mix of theory and practical assessments throughout the course, with plenty of guidance and support along the way. Here’s what to expect:
Theory Assessment
Online Quizzes: Quick, multiple-choice quizzes on key topics—automatically marked in your learner portal for instant feedback.
E-Tasks: Written tasks like case studies, reflections, and research activities—completed and submitted online.
Written Templates: Easy-to-use Onfit templates for tasks like screening forms, nutrition reviews, and fitness programs—just fill them in and upload.
Practical Assessment
At Onfit, we make practical assessments flexible and stress-free—so you can focus on becoming a confident fitness professional. You can choose the path that suits you:
Industry Placement + Video Submission
- Gain hands-on experience in a real fitness setting. Industry Placement helps you:
- Apply your skills in real scenarios
- Get expert feedback from fitness professionals
- Build industry connections—and often job offers
- Discover the client groups you’re most passionate about
By choosing industry placement, you’ll complete fewer video submissions while gaining real-world experience that sets you up for success in your fitness career.
Video Submission
If placement isn’t practical for you, we offer a full video assessment option, where you record yourself delivering sessions at home, in a park, or at a gym.
Depending on your approach, you’ll submit between 6 and 18 videos for the Certificate III in Fitness, and 14 to 36 videos for the Certificate IV in Fitness. No matter which option you choose, our team is with you every step of the way, guiding you through your placement or helping you film your videos with confidence. At Onfit, you’re never on your own.
Payment options
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Certificate III in Fitness
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