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Certificate III in Fitness

Take the first step to a career in fitness. Get qualified to work as a gym or fitness instructor. National code: SIS30321.

To enquire about this course, please call the Future Students team on +61 2 4239 2330 or submit an online enquiry form. 

To apply for this course, please visit the UOW College Application page.

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
Domestic
Year ?
Campus
UOW College Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus, Distance
Starts
  • UOW College VET Annual Session 2025
  • UOW College VET February Session 2025
  • UOW College VET July Session 2025
Code
UOWCA: 950

Overview

The SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness is your first step to a career in the fitness industry. This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to work as a gym or group exercise instructor.  
 
You’ll graduate in 5 months with a Nationally Recognised Qualification and will also be able to use this qualification to enter the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness.  
   
We deliver this course from two locations - choose from either on-campus or mixed mode delivery in Wollongong; or mixed mode delivery in Liverpool. The on-campus option involves face-to-face classes 2.5 days a week between Monday to Friday. The mixed mode delivery option involves online evening classes two days a week, as well as six practical sessions conducted on Saturdays at UOW Wollongong campus or at a leading fitness facility located in Liverpool. Find out more about the delivery schedule.  
 
You’ll get over 200 hundred hours of direct teaching from experts in Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Fitness Business Creation and Strategy, Customer Service and Communication. You will also be able to enjoy specialised tutorials and workshops from industry experts in the field of Sport and Exercise Science as well use the training facilities located at the University of Wollongong Sports Hub or a leading fitness facility located in Liverpool.   
 
You will study 15 units of competency and undertake 30 hours of practical work placement to complete this qualification. The course structure and units of competency are detailed in the course outline.

This course is also available as a workplace traineeship, and a school-based traineeship (SBAT) and is offered by our pathway provider, UOW College Australia. 

This course is accredited by ASQA for delivery by UOW College Australia (RTO: 91159; CRICOS: 02723D). UOW College Australia is a registered business name of UOWC Ltd (ABN: 14 105 312 329). 

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Pathways

On completion of the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness, you will possess the required Units of Competency to gain entry into the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness.

Admissions information

The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, the UOW College Admissions Policy, and the Vocational Entry Procedure For additional information, see UOW College Admission Information.

Achieve a minimum result of exit Level 2 in both Literacy and Numeracy online assessment; and

Minimum age 16 years at course enrolment.

    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

      UOW College encourages course applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and may offer additional support through the Aunty Linda Cruse Scholarship.

      While studying at UOW College, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will also have access to support and resources through the Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.

    • Credit for Prior Learning

      If you have undertaken previous study or have relevant work and life experience, you may be eligible for credit towards your VET course, known as recognition of prior learning. Recognition of prior learning requires an assessment of your past learning or work experience for equivalency with the content delivered in your chosen course. Recognition of prior learning can include previous education, work experience, or other relevant training. The eligibility criteria and process for applying for recognition and credit will depend on the course and the nature of your prior learning. For more information see the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, related procedures, and the Credit Transfer Arrangements webpage.

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    UOW College fees, payment options, scholarships and loans (as applicable) are outlined on the Domestic student fees & payment options page and International student fees & scholarships page.

      Key dates for UOW College courses are available on the UOW College website

      • July, 2025 at Wollongong and Distance
      • February, 2026 at Wollongong and Liverpool
      • July, 2026 at Wollongong and Liverpool
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