SRF30206 Certificate III in Fitness

Qualification: Certificate III (AQF)
Training Package: SRF04 Fitness Industry
TAFE NSW Course No: 18227

This course is for people who work in or want to work in the fitness industry as a fitness instructor. You will learn how to develop fitness programs so that you can work with low risk clients in controlled environments. You will also learn about instructing individualised fitness programs in order to maintain or improve the fitness and wellbeing of individuals and people in small groups. You will also develop core competencies relating to client services; team development and project implementation; legal responsibilities and risk analysis. You will have the opportunity to specialise in sports strapping. You should be aware that you may be required to be in physical contact with other students or simulated clients but this will always be practised and applied in accordance with industry codes of practice and ethics.

Student Responsibilities in Work Placement: In many TAFE NSW courses, some of the learning and assessment occurs in the workplace or a simulated workplace. A simulated workplace is very similar to a real workplace and may have clients, but is usually within a TAFE NSW campus.
TAFE NSW has a responsibility to protect members of the public (and the students themselves) from being harmed by students taking part in workplace or simulated workplace learning. If there is evidence that your skills or behaviour could present a risk to yourself or other people in the workplace, you may not be allowed to participate in a work placement, at least for a period of time.
To help you understand your responsibilities in the workplace, you will be given a code of practice which indicates expected standards of behaviour. Your teacher will explain to you and your workplace supervisor the range of duties for which you have the skills and knowledge. You must not carry out duties other than those indicated by your teacher.
You need to take particular care if workplace clients are people who may be in vulnerable circumstances - for example, people who are frail, children, young people, people with a disability or people who are receiving a type of service which may put them in vulnerable circumstances (for example, massage therapy or nursing care).
A Prohibited Employment Declaration must be signed by students in courses where contact will be made with children and young people. Your teacher will give you more information about this. Students who have committed a breach of discipline or who are assessed as presenting a significant risk to themselves or others during work placement may be prevented from undertaking or continuing further work placement. This may mean they will not complete the course. Your teacher or an enrolling officer can provide you with more information about this policy.
If you are unsure about whether it may prevent you from completing a course you could discuss the matter with a staff member of TAFE NSW Counselling and Career Services. In some circumstances students may be required to undertake a criminal records check or a Working with Children Check.

Career Opportunities: Fitness instructor. Articulation When you finish this qualification you will receive credit for some units when enrolling in Certificate IV qualifications in Sport and Recreation such as Sport (Athlete Support Services) (18253), Sport and Recreation (Events and Facilities strand) (18243), Sport and Recreation (Sales and Marketing strand) (18244), Sport and Recreation (General Administration strand) (18245), Fitness (18228) and the Diploma of Fitness (18229).

Entry Requirements: NSW School Certificate (or equivalent). Must have access to fitness equipment and facilities.

Student Selection:
SELECTION CRITERIA Your application will be assessed using the following selection criteria:
Evidence of ability to complete the course, based on:
- Your previous education and training;
- Your paid or unpaid work experience;
- Your life and community experience.
Demonstrated relevance of the course:
- Relevance of course to your career plans and goals;
- Knowledge of the career area.
Other factors relating to any previous disadvantages that may be taken into account in the selection process (Part E in application form).
SELECTION METHOD Your selection into this course will be based on the information provided on the TAFE NSW Course Application Form.

Modules/Units
Core:
BSBCMN302A	Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBFLM303A	Contribute to effective workplace relationships
ICAITU006C	Operate computing packages
SRFFIT001B	Provide orientation to clients prior to undertaking a fitness program
SRFFIT003B	Undertake client induction and screening
SRFFIT004B	Develop basic fitness programs
SRFFIT005B	Apply basic exercise science to exercise instruction
SRFFIT006B	Use and maintain core fitness industry equipment
SRFFIT014A	Provide advice to clients on the application of basic anatomy and physiology to fitness programs
SRFFIT015A	Provide nutrition advice to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines
SRFGYM001B	Instruct fitness activity skills to a client using fitness equipment
SRFSPP002A	Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery
SRXFAD001A	Provide first aid
SRXFAD002A	Provide advanced first aid response
SRXGCSO04A	Meet client needs and expectations
SRXGCST03A	Process client complaints
SRXGRO003A	Provide leadership to groups
SRXINU002A	Apply sport and recreation law
SRXOHS001B	Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures
SRXRIK001A	Undertake risk analysis of activities
Elective Modules: Contact the Campus for Details

Applying and Enrolling:

Semester 2, 2008: Places may still be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.

Campuses:

Kingscliff - contact the Head Teacher, Deb Praden on (02) 6674 7200.
Port Macquarie - contact 131 601 or (02) 6586 2249 to register your interest.

Semester 1, 2009: TAFE NSW Statewide application form by 31 October 2008. Late applications will be accepted.

Campuses:

Coffs Harbour Education Campus - Full-time, Wednesdays and Thursdays on-campus plus some flexible delivery (TAFE application no: 182272631)
For more information ring Peter Hickey on (02) 6581 6200.

Kingscliff - Full-time, Tuesdays - Fridays, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm (TAFE application code: 182272621).
Some students may be eligible for the Productivity Places Program - contact your Employment Services Provider to assess your eligibility or ring 131601.
For more information please contact the Head Teacher, Deb Praden on (02) 6674 7200.

Port Macquarie - Full-time, 2 days per week, Monday 11am to 4 pm weeks 1-10; 1.30 - 7 pm weeks 11-18 and Tuesdays 9am to 3.30pm for 18 weeks (TAFE NSW application code: 182271201).
For more information contact the campus on (02) 6581 6200.