OR

Completion of SIS30321 BHE5 Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent.

You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.

On campus - full-time (Perth campus)

• On campus - from 9:00am - 4:00pm three days per week,
  plus
• Personal Training (PT) Academy Liveworks timeslot in weeks 7 - 18, either 7:00am - 9:00am or 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.

Upon graduation, students may obtain registration with the industry peak body (AUSactive) as a Personal Trainer in order to gain employment within the fitness industry delivering a range of individualised or group exercise programs to a variety of clients and/or client groups. Graduates may also operate as sole traders or contractors within gym or recreation centre facility.

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations. 

Please note You can visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's  Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.

The majority of Personal Trainers registering with Ausactive complete ongoing education and professional development as required component of their ongoing professional registration.

In addition, the qualification also provides a pathway for individuals wishing to acquire higher level qualifications, including transitioning to university, to study Sport Science or Physical Education.

There is a liveworks PT academy in the TAFE campus gym that runs from 7:00am - 9:00am and 4:00pm - 6:00pm during weeks 7 - 18. During this time you will train clients under supervision of a lecturer.

The qualification does not provide the skills and knowledge for an individual to provide advice or exercise instruction to high risk clients, other than to refer the client to an appropriate medical or allied health professional.

Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.

Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.

As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.
Please note if you are over 18, you will need to obtain a Working With Children (WWC) Check, at your own cost.

In addition, the following uniform is required to be purchased:

• Polo shirt with NMTAFE logo (approx. $40)

Students are responsible for purchasing their own uniform. Further information will be provided at Orientation. Please note uniform prices are subject to change.