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What is the difference between the Certificate III and Certificate IV in Fitness? |
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The Certificate III in Fitness - Gym Instructor is the baseline course giving students the knowledge and qualification required for employment in the fitness industry. The Certificate IV in Fitness - Personal Trainer is a higher level qualification designed to broaden the range of knowledge and skills required for one-on-one personalised programs and training. |
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Do I need the Certificate IV in order to work as a Personal Trainer? |
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The Certificate IV in Fitness is generally accepted as the minimum standard to work as a Personal Trainer in the fitness industry. You need the Certificate IV in Fitness to register as a Personal Trainer and to access relevant insurance. |
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What are the job opportunities and prospects within the fitness industry? |
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The fitness industry is a booming industry! Employment opportunities are many and varied and may include private gymnasiums, personal training studios, outdoor training, local government leisure centres, corporate fitness facilities, community health centres, hotels, resorts and more.
With rapid growth of the fitness industry employment opportunities will continue to grow. Currently, there is more demand for personal trainers than ever before. So, if you’ve ever thought of undertaking a fitness course, there has never been a better time to do so.
At AFA we have worked hard to set up relationships with key businesses and governing bodies to help you enter the fitness industry as easily as possible. We run regular careers information sessions and have student only access to job opportunities via our student support network. |
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What is the difference between qualification and registration? |
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Qualification is the formal training process that leads to competency based assessment. The Certificate III and IV qualification is recognised in all states of Australia and Internationally. Registration is the industry based recognition of the qualification. Students are able to register with either Kinect Australia or Fitness Australia and registration is the accepted industry requirement for employment. Registration is valid for 2 years and includes ongoing education requirements. Both registration bodies also offer cost effective insurance with current registration. |
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I want to work with kids fitness, does your course allow me to do this? |
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Yes. At Australian Fitness Academy we cover the training for children and adolescents module in our Certificate IV in Fitness course. This unit of competency allows you to become registered as a Children's Trainer with Fitness Australia or Kinect Australia. |
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Is there a payment plan available with Australian Fitness Academy? |
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Australian Fitness Academy offers easy payment options spreading the cost of the course over a number of weeks. Contact us for more details. |
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If I sign up for both Certificate III and IV do I get a discount? |
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Discounts are available for enrolling into both courses. Contact us for more details. |
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Do I need any qualifications before starting the course? |
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There are no course pre-requisites for the Certificate III in Fitness. In order to partake in Certificate IV in Fitness you first need to complete either Certificate III in Fitness or a relevant tertiary equivalent. |
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Do I need to be fit to partake in your courses? |
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There is no fitness requirement to partake in the Certificate III or IV in Fitness. If you intend to work within the fitness industry however there is a general expectation that you will have some level of fitness. Many people also choose to partake in these courses to increase their knowledge yet do not intend to work in the fitness industry. |
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What other courses do you offer? |
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Australian Fitness Academy currently offers Certificate III in Fitness - Gym Instructor and Certificate IV in Fitness - Personal Trainer and will shortly be releasing a number of shorter workshops. Please keep an eye on this web site to find out more about our upcoming workshops or register to receive ongoing information from us. |
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What happens if I miss a session or assessment? |
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It is advised you carefully study your timetable before booking for a course so you can make all sessions and assessments. We do understand however that circumstances can change. If you miss a session or an assessment all efforts will be made for you to make this up either in another class running at the same time or through private tutoring. Extra charges may apply for private tutoring. |
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Can I use the gym facilities during my study time with AFA? |
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The gym facility at AFA is a fully operational Personal Training Studio with a number of full-time trainers operating their businesses from this premise. You will have access to this state-of-the-art facility at certain times throughout your time with us. We encourage you to make full use of this opportunity. |
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I have completed previous study in fitness and am wondering if I can apply for RPL? |
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Applicants who have completed studies in allied areas to health and fitness or have relevant work or life experiences may be eligible for RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) / RCC (Recognition of Current Competency). This involves matching the skills and knowledge acquired from formal learning and experience against the requirements of the course. If the information presented is relevant to the course then some parts of the course and related assessments may not need to be completed. |
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