SIS40221 Certificate 4 in Fitness Gold Coast

Ultimate Pro Fitness Academy (RTO #: 46195) is excited to bring you the nationally recognised SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, a course for people with a passion for fitness and helping others achieve their goals. Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work in a variety of settings as a Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor.

 UPFA offers the Certificate IV in Fitness course by the following method.

On Campus Plus

The On Campus Plus method is a blend of face-to-face for the practical component, as well as a kickstart on the theory (2 days per week over 12 weeks), plus self-paced distance learning for the remainder of the theory component.

The face-to-face component is delivered in the heart of Surfers Paradise, where you will get hands-on education at one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious boutique gyms—WickedBodz (Level 2, 45 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise)—learning directly from highly experienced trainers who are actively working with personal training clients.

Outside of the 2 days per week, you will have up to 12 months to complete all theory assessments – although how quick it takes is up to you, and how much time and effort you put in.

Self-Paced Online

For those needing more flexibility, or in locations other than the Gold Coast, we offer a user-friendly, interactive online platform for the theory components. We recommend dedicating 1-2 days per week to your self-paced online studies, but how much time you commit is up to you. You will also need to complete the practical component of your course, which can be done at your preferred local gym.

Support Provided

You will have access to recorded tutorials to guide you through the assessments, as well as a private Facebook student support group where you can ask questions, put a call out for a study buddy, and more. You will also be able to contact our trainers by phone and email should you need additional assistance.

Our team of trainers are on hand to fully support you on your journey to becoming a qualified Personal Trainer!

• 2 days per week (x12 weeks) gym practical & theory kickstart, or self-paced online
• Recorded tutorials
• UPFA shirt
• Resit any class any number of times
• On-campus support
• Private PT Facebook support group
• Trainer support via phone & email
• Up to 12 months to complete 

On-Campus Plus: The total course fee for the Certificate IV in Fitness is usually $2,500. Enrol & pay your deposit within 24 hours, and get a $500 discount – bringing the total fee down to just $2,000! Payment plans incur a $100 set-up fee. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due upon enrolment, with the remaining balance to be direct debited from your account with weekly payments of approximately $30.76 (interest-free) over 12 months through Ezidebit.

Self-Paced Online: The total course fee is usually $1,395.  Enrol & pay your deposit within 24 hours, and get a $500 discount – bringing the total fee down to just $895! Payment plans incur a $100 set-up fee. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due upon enrolment, with the remaining balance to be direct debited from your account with weekly payments of approximately $9.52 (interest-free) over 12 months through Ezidebit. OR avoid the $100 set-up fee and pay the full $895 upfront.

Entry Requirements

There are 9 units of competency from the Certificate III in Fitness required to be completed prior to commencing the Certificate IV in Fitness. There are no other entry requirements for this course; however, it is recommended that participants have a Grade 10 (or equivalent) level of English reading and writing. Participants will be required to undertake practical training and assessment—if you have poor mobility or a current injury, please discuss this with us prior to enrolling.

Resources Required

We recommend bringing a tablet or laptop to the face-to-face classes, if you have one.  You will need the following resources in order to complete the self-paced distance learning component of your training:

• Access to a computer with Microsoft Office
• Access to the internet

On successful completion of this course, participants will receive the following qualifications from Ultimate Pro Fitness Academy:

• SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness
• Advanced Nutrition – Statement of Completion (non-accredited training)
• Boxing Fitness – Statement of Completion (non-accredited training)
• Training Females & Kids – Statement of Completion (non-accredited training)

Career Path

We have chosen a range of elective units, including small business management units, instructing group exercise sessions, and developing strength & conditioning programs, that will have you job-ready for the following roles:

• Personal Trainer
• Group Fitness Instructor
• Gym Instructor
• Gym Owner

Prerequisite units required from the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness:

The units below are the ones you must already hold prior to commencing the Certificate IV in Fitness with UPFA.

• HLTAID011 Provide first aid
• 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

SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness

The Certificate IV qualifies you as a Personal Trainer. Prerequisites for entry into this course require you to have completed the above units. The remaining units chosen have been selected as the most suitable for a Personal Trainer role.

UPFA is backed by PTs and gym owners with decades of experience in the fitness industry, who are passionate about helping you become the best PT you can be. We offer hands-on practical experience in one of the Gold Coast’s most reputable gyms and ensure you have the support you need to become an elite performer. Not only this, we also include non-accredited training from WickedBodz gym owner, Mark Mathie, covering how to set your pricing, marketing, communication, running group fitness challenges, advanced nutrition, boxing fitness, and specific training for females and kids.

You can also choose to study the Certificate IV in Fitness online with UPFA. Online students still have access to industry-leading trainers and high-quality learning resources, with the added flexibility to complete the course at their own pace.

We aren’t just about issuing certificates—we pride ourselves on being recognized as producing the highest quality PTs and Group Fitness Instructors in the industry, trainers who know what they’re doing, get results for their clients, and build their own reputations as industry leaders.

The initial $500 deposit is non-refundable. Your remaining course fees will be direct debited from your account on a fortnightly basis until paid in full. UPFA has a 5-day (including weekends/public holidays) cooling-off period, during which time you are able to terminate your agreement (prior to course commencement) without any further fees being charged. Outside of the cooling-off period, or once your course commences, there are no refunds, and you will be obligated to continue paying the prescribed fortnightly amount.

The 5-day cooling-off period begins when the registration is agreed to by all consenting parties (at the time of deposit and agreeing to the Student Handbook), during which you can terminate your registration or make adjustments to the contract. A written cancellation email is required within the 5-day cooling-off period to process any cancellations; please note that all deposits are strictly non-refundable.

The cooling-off period ceases when any of the following occur:

• 5 days have passed since your registration
• You have attended a class as part of the course of study
• You have accessed any material associated with your course, either as hard copy or digital.

Upon concluding the cooling-off period (5 days), consenting parties are liable to uphold their respective responsibilities, including but not limited to the completion of study by learners and the fulfilment of the financial agreement to pay the full course costs. Where a refund applies, UPFA will determine a pro rata costing structure to ascertain a fair and reasonable cost for trainer delivery, course materials, and administration fees up until that date.

Please note that a $100 fee will apply for every three (3) written overdue payment reminders sent by UPFA, and after three (3) defaults, your file will be immediately forwarded to our debt collection department for recovery of the debt, which will incur further fees and may result in potentially diminishing your ability to borrow from a future lender. Upon three (3) defaults, all assessment material (copyright to UPFA) must be immediately returned to UPFA. If you are currently attending a course, all overdue course fees must be paid for you to continue attending classes. In the event that your file is forwarded to a debt collection agency, a reasonable administration fee will be added to the total debt owed to UPFA. A default may be placed on the student’s personal file with a credit reporting agency.

As a general rule, no refund is available after the course commencement date. However, UPFA will consider each application on a case-by-case basis.

If, for any reason, UPFA or any party delivering training and assessment on our behalf closes or ceases to deliver any part of the qualification in which a client is enrolled, UPFA will assist the learner in locating another provider or refund the portion of fees for which training and assessment has not been provided.

For more information on our policies and procedures, including support services provided, complaints and appeals processes, disciplinary procedures, student and RTO responsibilities, and more, please see our Student Handbook (it is a requirement of enrolment with UPFA that you have read this document).