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Diploma of Fitness (SRF50206)
(Domestic Students)
If you’d like to help people get back on their feet, race into Sunshine Coast TAFE and enrol in the Diploma of Fitness.This Diploma is designed for those looking to gain employment in the fitness industry at a level incorporating rehabilitation and specific populations.
The first year of the program involves study at Certificate III and Certificate IV level, which will allow you to apply for work in the fitness industry as a fitness Instructor, group exercise instructor, aqua instructor or personal trainer. The second year of study incorporates exercise for specific at risk populations, including those in need of muscular skeletal rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation and neurological rehabilitation. It involves working with people with other chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn about advanced anatomy and physiology, corrective exercise, prevention and management of exercise related injuries, body composition management and nutrition for specific
requirements.
If you already have your Certificate IV in Fitness or a related Diploma program such as Sport and Recreation, you can now upgrade to your Diploma of Fitness at Sunshine Coast TAFE.
So you can make the most of your education, Sunshine Coast TAFE Mooloolaba features first class facilities including a commercial standard fitness centre and group exercise room, a large range of fitness testing equipment and easy access to pools and running tracks. You’ll also have direct access to some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia.
This course is for people who aspire to plan, deliver and monitor the progress of exercise programs for moderate risk clients, in conjunction with suitably qualified allied health and/or medical professionals. The fitness industry has an extra level of registration - Fitness Specialist - which will qualify you to work alongside Allied Health Professionals such as - physiotherapists and occupational therapists as well as hospital and clinic settings.
The program and delivery of this course was voted by Fitness Queensland to be the best in Queensland in 2004. Graduates have found employment in Fitness Centres, running Water based fitness programs in pools, working as Personal Trainers self-employed, in fitness centres and working on cruise ships and at its highest level, working in Rehabilitation.
This qualification is recognised throughout Australia alongside Allied Health Professionals in New Zealand, Canada and the UK and Northern Europe.
All form fields are required.
Program
| Information : | This program requires a significant commitment from you as a student. |
| Career Prospects : | This course may give you an opportunity for employment as a Personal Trainer, Fitness Centre Instructor and as a Fitness Specialist working with Allied Health Professionals. |
| Entry Requirement : | Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent, or mature age entry is essential for vocational outcomes in this course. |
| Assessment Information : | Assessment is undertaken throughout the course both in practical and theory exercises. Assessment is competency based and requires the completion of all projects and assignments, written and/or practical, as set out within the Unit Study Guides and Workbooks. Written, verbal and practical assessments make up the majority of assessments, but attendance, general attitude and your application to your studies are also taken into account. |
Delivery Packages
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Course Code : | SRF50206 |
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| Full Cost : | $3200 | Course Capacity : | 20 places |
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| Cost Details : | Dependant on elective paths chosen. This course is for 2 years (4 Semesters) duration, fee shown for the First 6 months (1 semester) only. Please bring $60 to Orientation to purchase 2 compulsory polo shirts with SCIT insignia for vocational use. |
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| Commences : |
February |
Location : |
Mooloolaba Campus |
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| Full-time Duration : | 2 Year/s | Part-time Duration : | |||
Enrolment Information
| Before You Enrol : |
QTAC
For Australian students wishing to study Diploma programs, entry and selection is via Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). Applications forms and instructions for applying to QTAC can be obtained by visiting the QTAC website.
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Related Documents
Timetables |
 SRF50206_DiplomaFitness_S1_QTAC_2012_timetable.pdf |
Other Documents (eg. Flyers, Brochures, Booklists, Other Requirements) |
 Fitness Information Video |
Units
Semester 1 -Certificate III Fitness competencies completed.
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SRFGYM001B |
Instruct fitness using equipmt |
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SRFGYM002B |
Custom gym instruct'n-specific |
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SRFFIT004B |
Develop basic fitness programs |
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SRFFIT001B |
Provide orient'n-prior to prog |
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SRFFIT003B |
Client induction/screening |
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SRFFIT014A |
Advise clients-basic anatomy |
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SRFFIT005B |
Apply basic exercise science |
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SRCAQU008B |
Movement in water-activities |
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SRFAQA001B |
Instrct water fitness,low risk |
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SRXGRO001A |
Facilitate a group |
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SRXINU003A |
Analyse participation patterns |
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SRXFAD001A |
Provide first aid |
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SRXFAD002A |
Provide adv first aid response |
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SRCAQU003B |
Aquatic emergcy, basic rescue |
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SRFGEX001A |
Plan/instruct group exercise |
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SRFGEX002A |
Custom instruct skills-current |
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SRXGCSo04A |
Meet client need & expectation |
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SRXGCST03A |
Process client complaints |
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BSBFLM303A |
Effective workplace relations |
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BSBCMN302A |
Organise personl work priority |
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SRXGRO003A |
Provide leadership to groups |
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SRXINU002A |
Apply sport and recreation law |
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SRXRIK001A |
Risk analysis of activities |
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SRXOHS001B |
Follow OHS policies/procedures |
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SRFSPP002A |
Dev awarness-specific exercise |
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SRFFIT006B |
Use/maintain fitness equipment |
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SRFFIT015A |
Prov nutrition advice-clients |
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ICAITU006C |
Operate computing packages |
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M00VPC60 |
VOCATIONAL PLACEMENT |
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SRFCFP001A |
Deliver approved fitness prog |
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SRXCAI004B |
Plan-session for participants |
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SRXCAI005B |
Conduct sport & rec session |
Students are required to choose 2 electives out of 3 possible electives. This choice needs to be made at the time of enrolment. Please ensure only 2 of the 3 boxes are ticked when enrolling. See info below for more information on each unit.
SISCCRD301A Facilitate community development through recreational activities
This boxing for fitness course is designed for personal trainers (PT's) to gain the necessary qualification to be able incorporate boxing training into their clients training sessions. The focus of the course is train qualified PT's or those who are currently studying to be a PT in the fundamentals of boxing for fitness.
The course includes: Punching techniques, Safety, Pad Holding, Combinations, Incorporating boxing into personal training sessions, Boxing in groups
By participating in this course you will receive a pair of boxing gloves and hand wraps
SISFFIT309A Plan and deliver group exercise sessions
The Group Exercise competency is designed to give Fitness Instructors and students completing a Certificate III in Fitness the knowledge to design and deliver a variety of group exercise classes in fitness centres or a community environment.
Types of classes include: Circuit training, Hilo classes, Bodysculpt classes, Step classes, Group Boxing (if the Boxing for Fitness course is also completed)
On successful completion of the Certificate III in Fitness and the Group Exercise competency students will be able to register with fitness industry peak bodies with a specialisation in Group Exercise Freestyle.
SISFFIT310A Plan and deliver water based fitness activities
This competency will give students the knowledge to design and deliver group fitness classes in water. There are a variety of class types including; shallow, deep, composite, special requirements, circuit/athletes and freestyle.
On completion of Certificate III the student will be able to register with the Australian peak bodies as an aqua instructor.
Semester 2 - Certificate IV Fitness competencies completed.
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SRXGCSO06A |
Address client needs |
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SRXGCST05A |
Coord client service activity |
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SRXGCSO01A |
Create client relationship |
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SRXGCSO02A |
Deal with client feedback |
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BSBCMN301A |
Exercise initiative-business |
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BSBCMN405A |
Analyse/present research info |
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SRXOGN001A |
Conduct projects |
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SRSSTC001A |
Teach basic skills - strength |
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SRSSTC002A |
Plan/prep strength cond prog |
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SRFFIT012B |
Use motivational psychology |
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SRFFIT011B |
Prov exercise-special require |
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SRXOHS002B |
Implement org's OHS policies |
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SRFFIT013B |
Prov info-nutrition/exercise |
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SRFFIT008B |
Use knowldge exercise science |
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SRFFIT007B |
U'take relevant exercise plan |
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BSBCMN402A |
Develop work priorities |
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SRFCHA001A |
Plan/deliver exercise,children |
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SRFOLD001B |
Plan/del exercise,older adults |
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SRFFIT009B |
Postural appraisal, low risk |
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SRFFIT010B |
Utilise range of fitness equip |
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SRXINU004A |
Promote compliance with laws |
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SRFPTI001B |
Plan/deliver personal training |
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M00VPC80 |
Vocational placement |
Semester 3
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BSBMKG501A |
Evaluate marketing opportunity |
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BSBMKG502A |
Establish/adjust marketing mix |
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BSBMKG503A |
Marketing communication plan |
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BSBMKG504A |
Implement a marketing solution |
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BSBMKG505A |
Review marketing performance |
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SRFFIT017A |
Prov nutrition info-specific |
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SRFFSP001A |
Body comp m'ment prog-mod risk |
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SRFFSP008A |
Plan/del exer-metobolic client |
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M00VPC160 |
Vocational placement |
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BSBADM502A |
Manage meetings |
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SRXOGN002A |
Manage projects |
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BSBFLM404A |
Lead work teams |
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ICAITU126B |
Adv features computer applns |
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SRXGCSS07A |
Determine needs of client |
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SRXINU005A |
Manage culture-expand partcp'n |
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SRXINU007A |
Pattern of work -participation |
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SRXOHS003B |
Establish org's OHS system |
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SRXRIK002A |
Manage an organisation's risk |
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SRFAHN001A |
Referrals/work collaboratively |
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SRFAHN002A |
Receive/respond rehab referral |
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SRFFSP005A |
Plan/deliver exercise-disabled |
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SRFFIT018A |
Apply anatomy to fit programs |
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SRFFSP002A |
Prov info-injury prevention |
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SRFFSP003A |
Plan/deliver exercise,mod risk |
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SRSSTC005A |
Teach adv skills - strength |
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SRSSTC006A |
Plan prog - high perf athlete |
Semester 4
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SRFFSP009A |
Plan/del exer-musculoskt needs |
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SRSCOA016A |
IMPL RECOVERY TRAINING PROGRAM |
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SRSCOA017A |
Impl water-based training prog |
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SRFAQA002B |
Instrct water fitness,specific |
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SRFFIT016A |
App info, postural appraisal |
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SRFFSP006A |
Plan/del strat-musculosk rehab |
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SRXEVT004B |
Plan conferences - management |
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SRFFSP010A |
Plan/del exer-neurological imp |
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SRFFSP007A |
Plan/del exer-cardio client |
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SRFFSP004A |
Plan/del exercs-mod risk child |
Additional Information
| Austudy | Austudy provides financial help if you are aged 25 years or more and studying or undertaking an Australian study full-time, you will need contact Centre link Customer Service on 132490. |
| Skills Recognition | Skills recognition benefits students by recognising skills and knowledge gained from previous studies, informal training or experiences gained at work and in everyday life. Skills Recognition may include one or more of the following processes:
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| Further Study : | Students intending to do further study may be granted credit towards a Human Movement Degree at QUT and some audit in the School of Sport Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast. |
| Information Current : | 27/04/2012 Selection of Core and Electives Competencies are offered at Institute's Discretion. This course may include some competencies in excess of qualification requirements, programs are designed to meet industry needs. All program information and approximate course costs are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change at any time without prior notification. To be eligible to access Government funded training you must have a Queensland residential address. Advertised fee structures apply to QLD residents only. If a resident resides outside of QLD Commercial/Fee for Service Fees will apply. Please check at time of enrolment for current details. |
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