Certificate IV in Fitness (SRF40206)Upon successful completion of this course students can register with either Vicfit or Fitness Australia, and be eligible for insurance as a Personal Trainer.
Certificate IV in Fitness (SRF40206) comprises the following units of competency:
BSB CMN 402A - Develop work priorities
ICA ITU 006C - Operate computing packages
SRX GCS 006A - Address client needs
SRX GCS T05A - Coordinate client service activities
SRX INU 003A - Analyse participation patterns in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry
SRX INU 004A - Promote compliance with laws and legal principles
SRX OGN 001A - Conduct projects
SRX OHS 002B - Implement and monitor the organisation's occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs
SRX RIK 001A - Undertake risk analysis of activities
SRF FIT 007B - Undertake relevant exercise planning and programming
SRF FIT 008B - Utilise a broad knowledge of exercise science in exercise planning, programming and instruction
SRF FIT 009B - Undertake a postural appraisal of low risk clients
SRF FIT 010B - Utilise a broad range of fitness equipment
SRF FIT 011B - Provide exercise for fitness industry clients with special requirements
SRF FIT 012B - Utilise an understanding of motivational psychology with fitness clients
SRF FIT 013B - Provide information and exercise related to nutrition and body composition
SRF PTI 001B - Plan and deliver personal training
SRF CTC 001A - Plan and instruct a circuit training class
SRF ETP 001A - Plan and instruct an endurance training program
SRX GRO 003A - Provide leadership to groups
SRS STC 001A - Teach or develop basic skills of strength and conditioning
Course prerequisites
Certificate III in Fitness, or current Vicfit or Fitness Australia registration (gymnasium instructor category). A commitment to the course is essential and extra study will be necessary to meet the demands of the course.
Course requirements
Participation in all sessions is recommended to prepare you to sit the exam.
The course combines face-to-face teacher facilitated classes involving small group, pair and individual activities. It also includes an on the job learning experience in a fitness facility where you will put theory into practice.
Attendance: 80% course attendance is highly recommended to prepare you for the written and practical exam.
Assessment: Certificate IV is assessed by a range of theoretical and practical assessment tasks. Assessment methods include demonstrations; problem-solving scenarios; role plays; written test and reports and practical fieldwork workbook assessment.
Books & other resources
Comprehensive lecture notes are provided. Reference books will also be recommended at the commencement of the course. The City library offers free membership to students for 1 year. In addition you will receive the added benefit of access to the state-of-the-art facilities at the Richmond Recreation Centre for the practical sessions of the course.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC), and Up Front Assessment (UFA) processes recognise your existing learning from work experience, life experience (eg. Community work, hobbies) and other courses (eg. formal or informal training). They do this by matching your skills and knowledge against the course you are doing, or intend to do. This means that if what you have learnt elsewhere is relevant to the course you are undertaking, you may not have to do some parts or all of the course.
Recognition of Prior Qualifications
Successful applicants who have completed, and been awarded a qualification for, any part of their course from another Registered Training Organisation, are eligible to receive a credit for previously completed components which exempts them from attendance and assessment.
Enrolment Information
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