SIS40221

Certificate IV in Fitness

Upgrade your fitness career with this mid-level qualification. Gain the specialised skills employers are looking for and start work as personal trainer or fitness instructor.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Sunshine Coast

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 14 Jul 2025 Duration: 6 months View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$4,220 - $5,305

Course overview

Take the next step in fitness with this mid-level qualification. You'll gain the specialised skills and knowledge needed to start your career in personal training.

The fitness industry in Australia is booming. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as fitness instructors is growing very strongly with around 21,000 job openings predicted over the next five years.

In addition to learning specialised skills and knowledge to instruct personal training programs, group personal training, and exercise for older clients, you may also learn the fundamentals of operating your own small personal training business.

Successfully completing this qualification will give you the ability to set yourself apart in the fitness industry. You'll be equipped to seek employment as a personal trainer, exercise instructor or expand into your own personal training business.

What can I do?

Personal Trainer

Course outcome:

SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness

Join our Virtual Classroom

A one-of-a-kind online education experience that features highly experienced fitness educators guiding you every step of the way. Wide range of engaging and educational resources at your convenience, virtual delivery has no compromise on quality.
Flexibility to study from anywhere and incredible opportunities for real-time interaction with peer-collaboration that both fortifies and challenges your capabilities.
This course is for serious individuals seeking an upgrade to become a certified Personal Trainer and work in one of the most exciting industries! With multiple intakes per year with evening study sessions, embrace the freedom of Virtual Learning with TAFE Queensland.

Job-ready training

We put theory into practice, which is why we believe in real-world learning environments. With access to real industry-standard professional gyms as your classroom, you will graduate with confidence, knowing you have all the skills you need to get right to work.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 7 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CHCCOM006

Establish and manage client relationships

UNIT CODE :
CHCCOM006

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to establish and manage professional on-to-one relationships with clients in the context of providing an ongoing health service or intervention.
UNIT NAME
Establish and manage client relationships

UNIT CODE
SISFFIT041

Develop personalised exercise programs

UNIT CODE :
SISFFIT041

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop exercise programs and a series of sessions tailored to individual client needs, exercise preferences and fitness goals.
UNIT NAME
Develop personalised exercise programs

UNIT CODE
SISFFIT042

Instruct personalised exercise sessions

UNIT CODE :
SISFFIT042

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for, instruct and evaluate pre-designed exercise sessions that have been tailored to individual client needs, exercise preferences and fitness goals, as part of an overall personal training program. It covers skills for modifying programs in response to ongoing client monitoring and feedback.
UNIT NAME
Instruct personalised exercise sessions

UNIT CODE
SISFFIT043

Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals

UNIT CODE :
SISFFIT043

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and instruct exercise programs and sessions specifically tailored to meet body composition goals for individual clients. Goals may relate to body composition maintenance or change. It covers skills for evaluating and modifying programs in response to client monitoring and feedback.
UNIT NAME
Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goals

UNIT CODE
SISFFIT044

Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients

UNIT CODE :
SISFFIT044

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and instruct exercise programs and sessions specifically tailored for individual older clients. Older clients are those aged at least 55 years; however, they can be significantly older. It covers skills for evaluating and modifying programs in response to client monitoring and feedback. Programs and sessions take account of the particular issues and risks for older clients.
UNIT NAME
Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients

UNIT CODE
SISFFIT045

Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients

UNIT CODE :
SISFFIT045

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to complete pre-exercise screening and fitness assessments for individual clients aged thirteen to seventeen years, and to develop and instruct exercise programs and sessions specifically tailored for these clients. It covers skills for evaluating and modifying programs in response to client monitoring and feedback.
UNIT NAME
Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients

UNIT CODE
SISFFIT049

Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction

UNIT CODE :
SISFFIT049

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify how exercise science principles (also known as exercise training principles) apply to fitness instruction, and use those principles in the design and ongoing modification of exercise programs for clients.
UNIT NAME
Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction

UNIT CODE
SISFFIT050

Support exercise behaviour change

UNIT CODE :
SISFFIT050

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish current patterns of client exercise and support clients to make changes to optimise fitness outcomes, health and wellbeing. Support for behaviour change reflects evidence-based approaches and can be integrated into fitness assessment, program planning, instruction and evaluation.
UNIT NAME
Support exercise behaviour change

UNIT CODE
SISFFIT051

Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction

UNIT CODE :
SISFFIT051

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish the industry context for fitness instruction work, develop collaborative relationships with medical and allied health professionals, and use reflective practice and critical thinking for ongoing professional development. It requires the ability to identify and evaluate evidence-based information for use in day-to-day fitness instruction activities.
UNIT NAME
Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction

UNIT CODE
SISFFIT053

Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients

UNIT CODE :
SISFFIT053

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify individual client needs for healthy eating advice, and provide information that supports clients to establish healthier eating patterns. Information is based on the current Australian national dietary guidelines and associated resources which aim to promote optimal health and wellbeing for generally healthy people.
UNIT NAME
Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBESB301

Investigate business opportunities

UNIT CODE :
BSBESB301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify a business opportunity and its key components. This requires undertaking research to determine the viability of the opportunity, with reference to the legislative frameworks affecting the business.
UNIT NAME
Investigate business opportunities

UNIT CODE
BSBESB401

Research and develop business plans

UNIT CODE :
BSBESB401

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and develop business plans for achieving business goals and objectives.
UNIT NAME
Research and develop business plans

UNIT CODE
BSBESB404

Market new business ventures

UNIT CODE :
BSBESB404

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a marketing strategy that is integrated into the business plan in order to improve the performance of a business venture. It involves analysing and interpreting market data.
UNIT NAME
Market new business ventures

UNIT CODE
SISFFIT034

Assess client movement and provide exercise advice

UNIT CODE :
SISFFIT034

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess movement capacity in individual clients and provide advice on exercises to achieve optimal movement and safe and effective exercise technique. While this assessment may be completed as a separate dedicated activity, outcomes and recommended exercises may then be integrated into overall fitness programs for individual clients.
UNIT NAME
Assess client movement and provide exercise advice

UNIT CODE
SISXCAI009

Instruct strength and conditioning techniques

UNIT CODE :
SISXCAI009

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to use drills, exercises and activities to instruct individuals undertaking fitness programs in strength and conditioning techniques to achieve personal fitness goals.
UNIT NAME
Instruct strength and conditioning techniques

UNIT CODE
SISXCAI010

Develop strength and conditioning programs

UNIT CODE :
SISXCAI010

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate strength and conditioning programs. It focuses on the skills needed to develop programs to meet the needs of participants undertaking fitness programs to achieve personal fitness goals.
UNIT NAME
Develop strength and conditioning programs

UNIT CODE
SISXICT001

Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work

UNIT CODE :
SISXICT001

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess and regularly review the technology requirements of an organisation. This unit requires the ability to source technical information and use technology skills in a sport, fitness or recreation context.
UNIT NAME
Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation work

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

Choose your study location

On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
South Bank	On Campus	14 Jul 2025	6 months	Full time 3 days per week	Full fee: $5,305 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
South Bank On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $5,305 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Mooloolaba	On Campus	14 Jul 2025	6 months	Full time 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Full fee: $5,305 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Mooloolaba On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $5,305 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Choose your study location

Online virtual classroom

You will study online however your classes will be delivered in real time via a scheduled timetable. You will interact with your teachers and other students using programs like Zoom. Learn more
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STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online virtual classroom	14 Jul 2025	1 year	Part time 2 x 2 hour evening Zoom sessions per week plus independent study	Full fee: $4,220 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x 2 hour evening Zoom sessions per week plus independent study The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $4,220 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online virtual classroom	07 Oct 2025	1 year	Part time 2 x 2 hour evening Zoom sessions per week plus independent study	Full fee: $4,220 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 07 Oct 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x 2 hour evening Zoom sessions per week plus independent study The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $4,220 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more

Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

You will be able to access your learning materials 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from the first day of your study period for the relevant units of competency. You must be enrolled to access your learning materials.

Online self-directed study allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Learn more

Online virtual classroom study allows you to enjoy the freedom of choosing where you study, with no on-campus commitments. Virtual classes are delivered online, to a scheduled timetable, allowing you to interact with fellow students and high-quality educators from the comfort of a location that best suits you. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements. Learn more

Online with on campus practical allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study to complete the online component of your course followed up by a scheduled practical component on campus.

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Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40221)

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Certificate IV in Fitness

COURSE CODE: SIS40221

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold the following units of competency or units that have been superseded by these units:

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (or a unit that supersedes this unit)
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments
SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions
SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions
SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information

Students who hold SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness, will need to have completed the two group exercise elective units SISFFIT007 & SISFFIT011 to meet the entry requirements for this qualification. If your qualification does not contain these units, you will need to complete the following two units prior to enrolling in this program, SISFFIT035 and SISFFIT036.

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum standard of dress. This includes having access to and wearing appropriate general fitness attire and enclosed shoes. You may be required to purchase TAFE Queensland branded uniform items. The purchase of these uniform items may incur additional costs. More details will be provided after enrolment or during orientation.

We suggest you also bring

sports clothing
gym towel
water bottle
change of clothes
deodorant
pen
notepad
four (4) A4 display folders
hat

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Resources may vary depending on your study location.

Robina campus
The Robina campus will be a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) campus for general learning. Students are able to access discounted pricing for device purchases via JB Hi-Fi. TAFE Queensland will have some portable devices available for short term loan and there will also be a limited number of desktop computers located on-site that students will be able to access. For all the details visit the BYOD page on our website.

Important information

Personal Abilities and Key Activities
Important personal abilities required. The learner should:

Be well groomed at all times
Have time management/organisational skills
Be physically resilient – practical nature of the course and learning experiences.
Be sensitive to client’s personal space and requirements
Have strong communication skills

Key Activities

Participate and conduct physical activity sessions.
Train real clients displaying the ability to give them your full attention, taking time to understand and ask questions as appropriate (active listening)
Work to an industry standard by being exact and accurate and working within time constraints (efficiency)
Ability to perform mathematical functions in relation to time, distance, load and intensity

Blue Card
To successfully satisfy all course requirements you will be required to apply for a Blue Card (working with children check). Learn More

Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application. For further information regarding 'disqualified' persons, please contact Blue Card Services.

Any student enrolling under the age of 18 must be aware that to gain registration in the industry you cannot be insured until you are 18 years of age. This does not affect enrolment but may affect employability options until this age. Please refer to teacher for further information.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Apply through QTAC

You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland. Visit the QTAC website for campus locations.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

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Certificate IV in Fitness

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Join our Virtual Classroom

Job-ready training

Core units

Elective units

South Bank

Mooloolaba

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Certificate IV in Fitness

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Resources required

Important information

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Apply through QTAC

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership

Careers

Diploma of Sport (Coaching)

Careers