SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness
Learn about the roles of fitness instruction and exercise instruction while gaining an overview of work performance in the industry.

Overview
Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | Perth
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
Gain the knowledge and skills to step into the dynamic and fast paced world of Fitness
Immerse yourself in practical leaning in our fully equipped gymnasiums at our Perth or Joondalup campuses located just five minutes walk from the train line.
We offer real world knowledge to plan and conduct fitness programs for a variety of clients and to build up your communication, organisation and time management skills through our locally, and nationally qualified team of lecturers.
You will learn about the roles of fitness instruction and exercise instruction while gaining an overview of work performance in the industry. You will undertake Industry relevant learning in areas that include; appraisal and risk analysis, anatomy and physiology, exercise programming, healthy eating, technology, and workplace safety.
As part of this qualification, you will undertake a supervised work placement in the Fitness Industry where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
Important information
School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
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OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.
On campus
Classes will be run over three days per week on campus, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00am - 4.15pm plus Thursday is an online learning day and will consist of Collaborate (lecturer led) online sessions. These sessions will be recorded.
There will also be self-paced activities and work placement.
At-home study
As well as the in-class and/or scheduled online component, you will need to complete approximately 1 - 2 hours of additional study each week outside of scheduled classes, including private study, assignment preparation, and research.
You will need to have the basic technical requirements for at-home study. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.
This qualification includes a supervised work placement of approximately 30 hours in the Fitness Industry where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
Work placement is in addition to on campus face to face classes and is usually undertaken towards the end of each semester at a time that suits both the student and employer.
You will be required to organise your own workplace with the guidance of our expert lecturers.
Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.
Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.
In addition, the following uniform is required to be purchased:
- Polo shirt with NMTAFE logo (approx. $40)
Students are responsible for purchasing their own uniform. Further information will be provided at Orientation. Please note uniform prices are subject to change.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
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BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers | $244.00 | $73.50 | $0.00 |
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities | $146.40 | $44.10 | $0.00 |
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $87.84 | $26.46 | $46.00 |
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $146.40 | $44.10 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation | $97.60 | $29.40 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments | $122.00 | $36.75 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions | $268.40 | $80.85 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions | $341.60 | $102.90 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients | $219.60 | $66.15 | $25.00 |
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise | $439.20 | $132.30 | $0.00 |
SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information | $244.00 | $73.50 | $0.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
|
$268.40 | $80.85 | $5.00 |
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $0.00 |
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $5.00 |
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers | $244.00 | $73.50 | $0.00 |
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities | $146.40 | $44.10 | $0.00 |
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $87.84 | $26.46 | $46.00 |
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $146.40 | $44.10 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation | $97.60 | $29.40 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments | $122.00 | $36.75 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions | $268.40 | $80.85 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions | $341.60 | $102.90 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients | $219.60 | $66.15 | $25.00 |
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise | $439.20 | $132.30 | $0.00 |
SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information | $244.00 | $73.50 | $0.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
|
$268.40 | $80.85 | $5.00 |
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $0.00 |
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $5.00 |
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers | $244.00 | $73.50 | $0.00 |
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities | $146.40 | $44.10 | $0.00 |
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $87.84 | $26.46 | $46.00 |
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $146.40 | $44.10 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation | $97.60 | $29.40 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments | $122.00 | $36.75 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions | $268.40 | $80.85 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions | $341.60 | $102.90 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients | $219.60 | $66.15 | $25.00 |
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise | $439.20 | $132.30 | $0.00 |
SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information | $244.00 | $73.50 | $0.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
|
$268.40 | $80.85 | $5.00 |
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $0.00 |
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $5.00 |
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers | $244.00 | $73.50 | $0.00 |
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities | $146.40 | $44.10 | $0.00 |
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $87.84 | $26.46 | $46.00 |
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $146.40 | $44.10 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation | $97.60 | $29.40 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments | $122.00 | $36.75 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions | $268.40 | $80.85 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions | $341.60 | $102.90 | $10.00 |
SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients | $219.60 | $66.15 | $25.00 |
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise | $439.20 | $132.30 | $0.00 |
SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information | $244.00 | $73.50 | $0.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
|
$268.40 | $80.85 | $5.00 |
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $0.00 |
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $5.00 |
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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