Understand your payment options, government funding schemes, and eligibility requirements — so you can start your fitness career with confidence.
For information and advice on how to get started in your new fitness or massage career, please give us a call on 1300 669 669 and speak to a friendly member of our Careers team.
Together you'll discuss your course and career path, as well as the payment options available, and come up with the best solution for your situation and requirements. Whether you're joining us straight out of school, are currently employed full-time, or you're juggling family commitments, our Careers team will be able to provide a recommendation.
Regardless of your budget or circumstance, we can show you how you can start a long and rewarding career in the fitness or massage industry. A few of our payment options include:
* People from diverse backgrounds or with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
** Additional eligibility applies, for more information view our Jobs and Skills WA Student Eligibility Policy
Smart & Skilled – this training is subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible students. You may be eligible for a Smart and Skilled subsidised training place if you:
You will be required to submit evidence of your circumstances as part of your application: please refer to the Smart and Skilled Student Eligibility Policy and/or AIF's Student Handbook for further details of what to provide. You must also complete a Consent to Use and Disclosure of Personal Information Form, provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI) as well as declare your personal information and circumstances on AIF's Online Enrolment Form (refer to AIF's Student Handbook for further details).
You may be eligible for one of the limited Smart and Skilled Fee Free Scholarships if you are aged between 15 and 30 (inclusive) at the start date for training and eligible for a concession fee, meet the Out-of-Home Care definition at the time of enrolment and/or where you advise that you are aged 15 and over and either you or your dependants have experienced or are experiencing domestic and family violence and have a letter of recommendation from a support agency. We encourage you to have a confidential conversation with one of our Career Gurus.
The Australian Institute of Fitness (RTO ID 121508) provides quality training under this scheme. Smart and Skilled is available on Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30321) and limited spaces for Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40221) in allocated regional areas.
A VET Student Loans (VSL) is a loan provided by the Australian Government that helps students who meet eligibility requirements and who are enrolled in approved courses to pay their tuition fees. The Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) (RTOID: 121508) is an approved VSL Provider for the HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage.
Students must meet the eligibility requirement to be approved for a VSL. Once approved, the student will owe a debt to the Australian Government for the loan amount until the debt is repaid.
This training is subsidised by the WA Government for eligible students. You may be eligible for Jobs and Skills WA, if you:
You will be required to submit evidence of your circumstances as part of your application. Find out more about Jobs and Skills WA and/or AIF's Student Handbook for further details of what to provide.
Start your journey towards a brighter, more skilled future. Whether you need a full qualification or to quickly upskill, there's fee free and low fee training options including Job Ready skill sets, designed to get you skills ready to achieve your career and employment goals.
View low fee courses →*Note: The Australian Institute of Fitness RTO ID: 121508, as a private RTO and preferred provider, has access to limited low-fee course options, subject to availability; where places are unavailable, advice will be provided, and standard course fees will apply.
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us! Tel: 1300 669 669
*The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees.
Find quick answers about fees, government funding, and payment options. Still have questions? Speak with our Careers Team on 1300 669 669 or check out more FAQs here.
The WA State Government, through Jobs and Skills WA, subsidises vocational education and training (VET) courses in priority areas, to reduce or remove the fees and make training more accessible to all Western Australians.
The Department of Training and Workforce Development's VET Fees and Charges Policy 2024 outlines eligibility for subsidised training in WA.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us! Tel: 1300 669 669
The following people will be entitled to a concession rate on the Lower fees, local skills courses:
Concession eligibility is outlined in the Department of Training and Workforce Development's VET Fees and Charges Policy 2024.
Please note course fees are half price or less for the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however, you may be required to pay other fees for resources that are specifically needed for your course. Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us! Tel: 1300 669 669
The "annual fee cap" means that regardless of how much your annual course fees actually are, under Lower fees, local skills you will not pay more than the capped amount in a calendar year. There are two course fee caps, which one you pay depends on whether you are entitled to receive a concession rate or are at least 15 years of age but have not reached the end of the year in which you turn 25.
All students aged 15—24 years of age are eligible for the annual concession fee cap of $400 per qualification/course per year on all Lower fees, local skills qualifications, from the date the new fee applied.
The following people will be entitled to a concession rate on the Lower fees, local skills courses:
Please note only course fees are reduced and included in the fees cap; other fees may apply for some of these Lower fees, local skills courses. Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us! Tel: 1300 669 669
Under Lower fees, local skills the $400 course fee cap applies to units of competency that are commenced by concession students, and by people aged between 15 and 24 years.
If you are turning 25 during your course, please contact us to check what course fees and/or fee caps will apply.
If you re-commence units that form part of one of the Lower fees, local skills qualifications between the date the new fee applied to 31 December 2025, you will still be eligible for the half price course fee rates and fee caps.
If you have to withdraw from the course, you are entitled to a refund of the course fee for units that you withdraw from, before the unit withdrawal date (which is set by AIF as the training provider).
Please refer to the Department of Training and Workforce Development's VET Fees and Charges Policy 2024 for full details.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us! Tel: 1300 669 669
Tuition cost varies depending on course, study modality and applicable scholarships. We have multiple payment options available, which our Careers Team will discuss to find the option that suits you.
Before you enrol, our Careers Team will provide you with industry expertise and guidance to help choose the path that suits you. In your success planning session, your Career Advisor will work with you to create a plan that aligns with your goals, including selecting the right course and modality for you. We will also discuss the potential career opportunities in your area of interest. Once you are studying with AIF, you will be exposed to presentations from industry professionals, business owners and managers, that provide valuable information and advice about a wide range of fitness career options. This support will help you to become successful in the fitness industry.
With AIF, you'll receive the support you need to position yourself for success in the fitness industry. We ensure our students have the most up-to-date and relevant information regarding fitness industry roles and connect you with job opportunities with our many Career Partners. You'll also have access to regular industry presentations and our famous F.I.R.E (Fitness Industry Recruitment Expos) where you can meet key industry employers and secure a job or trainer experience placement. You can also find job opportunities from our exclusive access to Healthy People Fitness Recruitment site, where you can connect with industry employers across Australia.
