Certificate III in Fitness Course SRF30206

First Aid certificate

It is mandatory for students to submit a current First Aid Certificate for the following competency:

• SRXFAD002A: Provide advanced first aid response-correlates to a Senior or Level 2 First Aid Certificate
• For more information on your nearest St John office please phone 1300 360 455
• For information on your nearest Red Cross office please phone 1300 367 428

Students will need to have completed and hold a current full Senior or Level 2 First Aid Certificate, issued by an accredited provider.

Additional requirements

Students need access to a workplace (NOT provided by Cengage Education) for some of the activities and assessments in this course. A current Level 2 First Aid certificate is required.

Work Placement

Why is a Work Placement Required?

Work placement is required to ensure that the student is able to demonstrate and apply what he or she has learnt in an industry context. Work placement ensures the relevance of learning and assessment tasks and helps to produce graduates who are job ready and thereby increase employment opportunities.

Work placement also provides insight into particular job roles and responsibilities within an industry context. The student can find out if this is the right industry for them and whether they are right for this industry.

Workplace assessments and training must be undertaken in workplace organisations that are suitable for the course. The student must be under the direction of an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor. The workplace assessments will be conducted by Cengage Education Workplace Assessors, who will contact both the workplace organisation and the student to arrange mutually convenient times to conduct the workplace assessments.

Work Placement Terms and Conditions

Cengage Education will assist students to identify work placement opportunities in an appropriate organisation however, it is the responsibility of the student to find and complete the work placement. In the event that the student has previously arranged a work placement Cengage Education will check the suitability of this arrangement. Cengage Education will make reasonable efforts to organise for assessment to be conducted in the workplace however, the student may be required to attend assessment events at other locations. If the student does not complete a mandatory work placement within the duration of the course Cengage Education is not permitted to issue the qualification.

Australian Workplace

This is a government accredited course that meets the requirements of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) therefore you will need to complete this part of your studies in an Australian workplace.

Insurance

Cengage Education is pleased to offer our students insurance cover for any mandatory work placement they undertake as part of their course. Known as Volunteer Insurance, the policy covers ‘Personal Accidents’ in the workplace, and will help put employers’ minds at ease for the duration of the work placement. A copy of the Certificate of Currency can be requested from the Cengage Education Workplace Coordinator on 1300 882 121. Please note that this policy does not provide professional indemnity coverage.

Learning Periods:

This course is divided into 8 learning periods.

Assessment details

• 24 written assessments
• 19 workplace assessments

Extra learning material included

• Personal Nutrition –textbook
• The Essential Guide to Fitness-textbook
• Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology-textbook
• Skin Callipers
• Tape Measure
• Diet Analysis CD

SRFFIT005B: Apply basic exercise science to exercise instruction.

• Use anatomical terminology and descriptions of the musculoskeletal structure of the body when instructing clients.
• Relate the functioning of the cardio-respiratory system to exercise instruction.
• Apply a knowledge of the body’s energy systems to exercise instruction.
• Use a knowledge of the lever systems of the human body and resistance equipment to set safe and effective exercise intensities.
• Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the factors that motivate people to commence and stay with a long term fitness program.

SRFFIT006B: Use and maintain core fitness industry equipment

• Conduct basic maintenance of equipment and facilities of a fitness centre.
• Assist clients in the safe operation of the major types of equipment used in a fitness centre.

SRFFIT014A: Provide advice to clients on the application of basic anatomy and physiology to fitness programmes.

• Apply a knowledge of the systems of the human body to movement and exercise.
• Apply an understanding of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system when providing information to clients about fitness programs.
• Relate the structure and function of the cardiovascular system and the respiratory system when providing information to clients.
• Provide information about the structure and function of the digestive system.
• Apply knowledge of the structure and function of the nervous system to fitness activities.

SRFFIT015A: Provide nutrition advice to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines.

• Explain the relationship between nutrition health and fitness to clients.
• Provide basic advice to clients about the fundamental principles of healthy eating.
• Provide nutritional information to clients regarding body composition management.
• Support fitness clients with body image issues.
• Refer clients to allied health professionals or medical professional for further information or consultation.

SRFGYM001B: Instruct fitness activity skills to a client using fitness equipment.

• Identify standard fitness exercises to meet a range of fitness outcomes when planning fitness activities and programs.
• Demonstrate the correct technique of executing standard fitness exercises to fitness clients.
• Instruct clients to perform standard fitness exercises including the correct use of fitness equipment.
• Monitor clients while performing fitness activities and provide appropriate feedback.

SRFSPP002A: Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery.

• Identify specific population clients.
• Provide advice to specific population clients regarding exercise testing and participation.
• Provide modifications to the delivery of exercise techniques, exercise programs, fitness equipment and/or facilities for specific populations under the guidance of medical or allied health professionals.
• Work with a network of medical and allied health professionals to deliver exercise for special populations.

SRXGRO003A: Provide leadership to groups.

• Demonstrate appropriate standards of performance.
• Influence individuals and groups.
• Make decisions.
• Facilitate group decision-making.
• Demonstrate appropriate leadership styles.

SRFGYM002B: Customise gym instructional skills to include specific areas of expertise current in the fitness industry.

• Write training programs to achieve specific fitness goals for a range of clients.
• Deliver fitness programs to a range of clients with varied fitness goals.
• Instruct resistance exercises to a range of clients with varied fitness goals.
• Supervise training sessions.
• Monitor the progress of clients, and modify their programs as required to give continued improvements in fitness.
• Motivate clients.

BSBCMN304A: Contribute to personal skill development and learning

• Identifying your need for new skills.
• Developing your skills.
• Checking your progress.

BSBCMN301A: Exercise initiative in a business environment.

• Model high standards of business practice.
• Where do you fit in?
• Influence individuals and groups positively.
• Make informed decisions.

SRXINU003A: Analyse participation patterns in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry.

• Review and interpret the market for current leisure and recreation service delivery.
• Report outcomes on participation patterns analysis.

SRXGRO001A: Facilitate a group

• Plan the establishment of a group
• Monitor group formation
• Develop group commitment and co-operation
• Facilitate group processes
• Manage and facilitate group performance