Nationally Accredited Personal Training Course
Certificate III Fitness & Certificate IV in Fitness Combined Course
Fast Track to Become a Personal Trainer in Coffs Harbour
Kickstart your fitness career in Coffs Harbour with our Face-to-Face Personal Training Course. This nationally accredited program provides Cert III & IV in Fitness, giving you everything you need to become a gym instructor, personal trainer, or fitness coach in one streamlined course.
RTO Number 45682 | Nationally Recognised Training | Study Online + In-Person
Personal Training Course Overview – Face-to-Face in Coffs Harbour
This program combines Certificate III & IV in Fitness, providing all the skills and qualifications required to work as a gym instructor, personal trainer, or fitness coach in Coffs Harbour and across Australia.
- Graduate Job-Ready – Gain practical experience and industry-recognized certification.
- Train in Local Coffs HarbourGyms – Hands-on learning to build real-world skills.
- Flexible Learning – Online study combined with face-to-face training.
Why do both Cert III and IV in Fitness
Save time & money – Instead of doing two separate courses, get both at once. To become a fully qualified personal trainer you need to have completed both Cert III and Cert IV
More career options – Cert III lets you run group fitness classes, but Cert IV lets you work one-on-one as a PT.
Business skills included – Learn how to market yourself, attract clients & build a successful fitness business.
Hands-on learning – Get real-world experience in a gym, online, and through live practical sessions.
What’s Included in the Elite Personal Training Course?
- Certificate III & IV in Fitness – Fully accredited qualifications to launch your career.
- Kettlebell and Barbell Training Courses – Gain additional skills to stand out.
- Business Startup Guides – Learn how to build a successful personal training business.
- Mentor Support – Get expert guidance from experienced fitness professionals.
Specialist Training Options (choose one):
- Corrective Exercise Training – Learn how to improve movement and prevent injuries.
- Functional Movement Training – Understand strength and mobility techniques for long-term client success.
How the Course Works – Study Options for Coffs Harbour Students
Choose a study option that suits your lifestyle:
Blended Learning (Online + Face-to-Face in Central Coast)
- Face-to-face practical sessions (fortnightly).
- Live webinars and online modules.
- Access to trainers and mentors for support.
Self-Paced Online Study
- Learn at your own pace – Study anytime, anywhere at your own pace.
- Complete practical hours in a local gym with a mentor.
- Submit assessments online or attend optional assessment weekends.
Course Duration
- Up to 52 weeks per certificate, but you can complete it sooner.
- Practical Sessions:
- Cert III: 6 in-person sessions + 12 webinars.
- Cert IV: 4 in-person sessions + 12 webinars.
- Work Placement: 70 hours of hands-on experience in a gym.
What You’ll Learn
- Run group and personal training sessions.
- Design tailored fitness programs for different clients.
- Understand nutrition and exercise science.
- Market yourself as a fitness professional.
- Build and grow your own PT business.
Flexible Payment Options Available
We offer short-term and long-term payment plans to make studying accessible for everyone.
Enquire now to take the first step towards your career in fitness.
Where can it take your career?
Course Delivery
You can choose the study method that best suits your schedule and learning style:
1. Blended Learning (Online + In-Person)
- Face-to-face practical sessions at select locations.
- Live online webinars to support your learning.
- Online modules and assessments completed in your own time.
- Trainer and mentor support throughout the course.
Practical sessions:
- Certificate III: 6 in-person sessions (fortnightly) + 12 webinars.
- Certificate IV: 4 in-person sessions + 12 webinars.
Online
- Fully online course that you can complete at your own pace.
- Work placement in a gym to gain real-world experience.
- Video assessments to demonstrate practical skills.
- Access to trainers and an online student community for support.
Work Placement
70 hours under the supervision of a qualified fitness professional.
Option to complete assessments at one of our gym locations (additional fee may apply).
Payment Plans
Students have a choice of payment options that best suit their financial circumstances:
1. Direct Debit Options:
- 12 Month total = $5,500 - $300 deposit, followed by 52 weekly payments of $100
- *18 Month total = $5,600 - $300 deposit, followed by 78 weekly payments of $67.94
- *24 Month total = $5,700 - $300 deposit, followed by 104 weekly payments of $51.92
*Please note, it is a requirement that all payment plans are complete before qualifications are issued (lump sum payments may be made at any time, without any additional fees incurred).
Fast track plan: Pay 5 weekly instalment plans of $1000
Additional Course Information
- Must obtain a HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid - this can be done along side the personal training course
Course Units of Study Cert III
BSBOPS304 – Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBPEF301 – Organise personal work priorities
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
SISFFIT034 – Assess client movement and provide exercise advice
SISXCAI009 – Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
SISXIND009 – Respond to interpersonal conflict
BSBXTW301 – Work in a team
Course Units of Study Cert IV
CHCCOM006 – Establish and manage client relationships
SISFFIT041 – Develop personalised exercise programs
SISFFIT042 – Instruct personalised exercise sessions
SISFFIT043 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body
composition goalsSISFFIT044 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clients
SISFFIT045 – Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients
SISFFIT049 – Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction
SISFFIT050 – Support exercise behaviour change
SISFFIT051 – Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction
SISFFIT053 – Support healthy eating for individual fitness clients
SISFFIT034 – Assess client movement and provide exercise advice
SISFFIT046 – Plan and instruct online exercise sessions
SISXCAI009 – Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
SIRXOSM005 – Develop a basic website for customer engagement
BSBESB401 – Research and develop business plans
BSBESB402 – Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBESB404 – Market new business ventures
- Course Duration:
- Up to 52 weeks
- Start Date:
- Enroll Anytime
- Delivery:
- Online & Work Placement
- Total cost of course with payment plan
- $5000
- Or save by paying 4 weekly instalments of $1000
- $4000 total cost - saving $1000
- Payment Plans:
- starting from $45.19 per week