Course summary
The SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness (Release 1) is your starting point to a career in the fitness industry. This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to work as a gym or group exercise instructor.
The course is designed for domestic students, studying in Australia.
If you are passionate about health and fitness, studying the Certificate III in Fitness is the first step to entering the fitness industry. You’ll graduate in just 5 months with a nationally recognised qualification and will also be able to use this qualification to enter into the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness.
How you’ll Learn
We offer flexible study options - choose from either on campus (UOW main campus in Wollongong) or distance delivery.
On campus:
- face to face 3 days a week between Monday to Friday
- 30 hours of work placement
Distance:
- online workshops: Monday 6-8pm; Tuesday 7-8pm
- practical workshop: 8 practical workshops: conducted on Saturdays at UOW Wollongong campus, 8.30am - 3.30pm (see schedule below)
- minimum of 8 hours of self-directed study weekly
- 30 hours of work placement
You’ll get over 200 hundred hours of direct teaching from experts in Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Fitness Business Creation and Strategy, Customer Service and Communication. You will also be able to enjoy specialised tutorials and workshops from local industry experts in the field of Sport and Exercise Science as well use the high-performance training facilities located at the University of Wollongong Sports Hub.
This course is also available as a traineeship, school-based traineeship (SBAT) and VET in Schools program.
Units of Study
Students are required to study 15 units throughout the duration of this course and complete 30 hours of work placement.
| Code | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| SISFFIT047 | Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise |
| SISFFIT032 | Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation |
| SISFFIT033 | Complete client fitness assessments |
| SISFFIT035 | Plan group exercise sessions |
| SISFFIT036 | Instruct group exercise sessions |
| HLTAID011 | Proide First Aid |
| HTLWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| SISFFIT040 | Develop and instruct gym-based exercise program for individual clients |
| SISFFIT052 | Provide healthy eating information |
| BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
| BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities |
| Electives | |
| BSBOPS403 | Apply business risk management processes |
| SISFFIT037 | Develop and instruct group movement programs for children |
| SISXFAC002 | Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities |
| BSBXTW301 | Work in a team |
*Electives subject to change at UOW College discretion in accordance with training package rules and industry requirements.
This course is delivered by UOW College (CRICOS: 02723D; RTO: 91159). UOW College is a registered business name of UOWC Ltd (ABN: 14 105 312 329).
Course information
Study area
Fitness, UOW College Vocational Pathways
Campus
UOW College Wollongong
Course Code
950
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Duration
1 session over 5 months
Delivery
Distance, On Campus
Cricos
UAC Code
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Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.
For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.
Entry Requirements
Only avaliable to domestic students.
- 16 years of age or older.
- Complete a UOW College basic literacy and numeracy online assessment with results of level two or higher.
FEES
UOW College fees, payment options, scholarships and government loans and subsidies (as applicable) are outlined on the Domestic student fees & payment options page and International student fees & scholarships page.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
FEES
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. The fees outlined in your Letter of Offer of Admission to the University are correct at the point of offer, but are indicative and subject to change without notice. The indicative total course tuition fee is an estimate, based on normal course length and progression and current course fees.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW College for this course. It provides data on students that commenced the program, and continued study beyond the census date at UOW College in 2023.
Applicant background |
2023 intake |
2023 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
ATAR PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with other factors.
|
ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2023 |
ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. | Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)
More Information
For more information about UOW College admission pathways, see UOW College Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2024 UOW College VET February Session | UOW College Wollongong | Key dates for UOW College courses are available on the UOW College website. |
2024 UOW College VET July Session | UOW College Wollongong | Key dates for UOW College courses are available on the UOW College website. |
Course Structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course HandbookWhy choose this course
Progression to further study
Upon successful completion of this course, you may progress into the following UOW College course:
- SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness.
Following completion of the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, students can progress to the UOW College Diploma of Medical and Health Sciences Fast Track. Upon successful completion of this Diploma program, students will receive guaranteed* entry into the second year of a Bachelor of Exercise Science, Bachelor of Nutrition Science or Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences.
*Subject to meeting entry requirements.
All courses offered by UOW College require a minimum number of students enrolments to proceed. Where the minimum quota is not met, enrolled students will be notified prior to the scheduled course commencement to discuss alternative course options.