Certificate IV in Fitness
SIS40221
Sport & recreationCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
17Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
61Training providers
Mar 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (SIS40221, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Personal Trainer
Industries
Fitness Industry
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for SIS40221 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 17 units: 10 core plus 7 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBCMM411Make presentations
BSBCRT411Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
BSBESB302Develop and present business proposals
BSBESB303Organise finances for new business ventures
BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
BSBESB404Market new business ventures
BSBESB405Manage compliance for small businesses
BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
CHCAGE001Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCOM006Establish and manage client relationships
CHCDIS007Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCLAH002Contribute to leisure and health programming
CHCLAH005Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCYTH013Engage respectfully with young people
HLTINF004Manage the prevention and control of infection
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safely
SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
SIRXOSM003Use social media and online tools
SIRXOSM005Develop a basic website for customer engagement
SIRXSLS001Sell to the retail customer
SISCAQU020Perform water rescues
SISFFIT034Assess client movement and provide exercise advice
SISFFIT037Develop and instruct group movement programs for children
SISFFIT038Plan group water-based exercise sessions
SISFFIT039Instruct group water-based exercise sessions
SISFFIT041Develop personalised exercise programs
SISFFIT042Instruct personalised exercise sessions
SISFFIT043Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals
SISFFIT044Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients
SISFFIT045Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients
SISFFIT046Plan and instruct online exercise sessions
SISFFIT048Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective water-based exercise
SISFFIT049Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction
SISFFIT050Support exercise behaviour change
SISFFIT051Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction
SISFFIT053Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients
SISXCAI005Conduct individualised long-term training programs
SISXCAI009Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
SISXCAI010Develop strength and conditioning programs
SISXDIS001Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability
SISXDIS002Plan and conduct disability programs
SISXIND004Analyse participation patterns
SISXIND005Coordinate work teams or groups
SISXIND006Conduct sport, fitness or recreation events
SISXIND012Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work
TAEDEL414Mentor in the workplace
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the SIS40221 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
61 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.
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