Certificate III in Fitness | Box Hill Institute

About the course

Are you looking for a career in fitness, where you can help others improve their health and physical fitness? Where you can be your own boss, choose your own hours, and get paid to have fun on the job? Then studying this fitness course is the perfect qualification to get you started!

Gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience you need to enter the industry as a gym instructor or group exercise instructor, and start working toward a career you are truly passionate about. In this course you will learn how to conduct health and fitness assessments, better understand nutrition and provide healthy eating information, develop tailored fitness programs to achieve training goals, and instruct both individuals and groups through exercises and training sessions.

At Box Hill Institute, you will study theory in the classroom and practice your skills in the gym. Our course is completed on campus in our gym facility and students will have access to the latest equipment and exercise sport science technology (used by elite professional sport teams such as teams in the AFL, NBA, NBL, A-League, NRL, and NFL). Our students are taught by industry experts who have worked with professional sporting teams, have owned and managed successful fitness businesses, and had long successful careers as personal trainers both online and in gyms.

After successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for registration with key industry bodies including Physical Activity Australia and AUSactive and start working, even whilst you continue your studies in the Certificate IV in Fitness.

This qualification is the first step toward studying the Certificate IV in Fitness and becoming a Personal Trainer.

Course Details

Intake Dates & Course Length
Career Outcomes
Entry Requirements
Pathways & Accreditation
Fees & Finance Options
Course Structure
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Intake Dates & Course Length

Full time: 4 months

This is a blended delivery course which will include a combination of online, remote and face to face delivery. Blended learning can involve a range of online programs and resources including StudentWeb, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Skype, specific industry platforms, pre-recorded sessions, assigned reading, tutorials, discussion boards, and online activities. Blended learning also involves face-to-face attendance at classes or practical placements.

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Career Outcomes

Gym Instructor
Group Exercise Instructor
Group Exercise Manager
Online Fitness Coach

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Entry Requirements

You must be at least 18 years of age. Ideally you should have a reasonable level of fitness. If you have any concerns with this please discuss with one of our fitness course experts.

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW - to assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment. A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

Pathways & Accreditation

Successful completion of the 15 units in Certificate III will enable you to apply for the Certificate IV in Fitness. Completion of Certificate IV in Fitness may lead you to consider further study options including a Diploma or undergraduate course.

Our Diploma of Sport course gives you the opportunity to pathway into a range of degree courses in the areas of exercise and sport science, human movement, sport management, and physical education.

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3

Fees & Finance Options

Government Subsidised Place

This training is provided with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.

	Government Subsidised Concession	Government Subsidised Standard	Full Fee
Tuition Fee	$1,406	$6,166	$8,376
Service & Amenity Fee	$268	$268	$268
Material Fee	$70	$70	$70
Retain Course Items	$70	$70	$70
Total Course Estimate	$1,814	$6,574	$8,784
Payable Estimate (at commencement)	$1,814	$6,574	$8,784

Service & Amenity Fee may vary depending on course commencement and enrolment duration. Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2024 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

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