Address

Inside Goodlife Health Club,
111 Cecil Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205

Opening hours

9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Monday – Friday
Closed Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays

Contact

1300 669 669

COURSES OFFERED AT SOUTH MELBOURNE

Our South Melbourne campus provides courses across Fitness and Nutrition.

Personal Training Courses
South Melbourne

We provide three Personal Training Courses in South Melbourne and the one you select will depend on your personal goals. If you want the strongest chance of getting your dream job after you graduate, our Master Trainer Program™ is the industry’s most recognised qualification. If you want to be a personal trainer and help people achieve and maintain their personal health goals, our Personal Trainer course could be for you. And if you enjoy working with different groups, our Fitness Coach may be what you’re looking for. Our Careers Team can help with advice and industry connections, so whichever path you choose, we’re here to make sure you succeed.

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South Melbourne offers three excellent personal training programs;

Master Trainer Program™

FITNESS ESSENTIALS – PREREQUISITES & SIS40221 CERTIFICATE IV – IN FITNESS

Developed and delivered by leading fitness experts and educators, the Master Trainer Program™ delivers THE most recognised fitness qualification in the industry and is the number one qualification employers are looking for.

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Master Trainer Plusᐩ Program™

SIS30321 CERTIFICATE III– IN FITNESS & SIS40221 CERTIFICATE IV – IN FITNESS

The Master Trainer Plus+ Program™ effectively turbo-charges AIF’s flagship Master Trainer Program™ by incorporating SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness into the course. This complements the primary SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness qualification that defines the standard Master Trainer Program™.

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Personal Trainer

SIS40221 CERTIFICATE IV – IN FITNESS

Michelle Bridges did it and you can too. This course covers everything a personal trainer needs to know from anatomy to physiology. Developed by industry experts and delivered in a fun interactive curriculum, it even includes small business essentials and sport and fitness technology.

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Fitness Coach

SIS30321 CERTIFICATE III – IN FITNESS

Created in consultation with leading fitness employers, this course will teach you the essential skills needed by a Gym Floor Instructor, Group Exercise Instructor or Fitness Professional.

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Nutrition Courses South Melbourne

Eating the right foods is an important part of staying healthy and managing our weight and with Australia among the world’s most obese countries, encouraging good nutrition is now a high priority for those in the fitness industry. So if you’re a fitness professional needing help with guiding your clients towards healthier eating options, our Nutrition course in South Melbourne can provide you with the ammunition you need. Delivered online as a standalone course or in tandem with one of our other fitness programs, it will not only teach you the very latest nutritional information and trends, but give you the coaching techniques necessary for motivating others towards making better nutritional choices in their lives.

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Our South Mebourne campus offers one Nutrition course:

Nutrition Coach

An online course that equips students with current nutritional information and helps them to improve their coaching skills with the aim of motivating their clients to make better nutritional choices in their lives.

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Gain your career advantage with the most recognised health and fitness education in the industry.

Speak with our friendly Careers Team on
1300 669 669 or enquire now online.

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TESTIMONIALS

See what students are saying about our courses and what they’ve been able to accomplish in the fitness world.

Giving our students every opportunity to succeed is what we do best at the Australian Institute of Fitness South Melbourne, And when they achieve their dreams, we love to share their achievements.

“The coaches actually care about you! They want you to do well, succeed and if you are struggling, they will personally help you and ask if you’re doing okay!”

BRENDA LEE
AIF Warrior

“AIF was a well structured place with a variety of coaches that brought different qualities to learning.It was great to be able to be around others that were encouraging and made you feel so welcome in the class.”

TEBONI PAGE
AIF Warrior
OUR CAMPUS

Kickstart your career at the Australian Institute of Fitness South Melbourne

The Australian Institute of Fitness South Melbourne is a satellite campus located in Cecil Street, inside South Melbourne Central. Here we offer a range of fitness courses delivered on campus, online or blended to suit students’ needs.

We’re conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne, just a seven minute tram ride or a 15 minute walk from Southern Cross train station and with public car parking facilities close by.

  • Industry-leading expert coaches
  • Conveniently located near public transport
  • Exclusive access to skills centre
  • Extensive club facility access
CAREER PARTNERS

One of the many perks of being an AIF graduate

At the Australian Institute of Fitness South Melbourne, we provide a world-class fitness education. But that’s not all we do. We want our students to set out on the careers they’ve worked so hard for, so we’ve formed partnerships with leading fitness career providers to help with job placements.

These Career Partners are successful local fitness businesses where our students could find a training placement or even land their dream job after graduating from their course. See below for a list of our local Career Partners.

FAQs

Still have questions? Check out more FAQs here or speak with our friendly Careers Team on 1300 669 699

How long will I need to study before I become a personal trainer?

If you choose to study blended, you can complete our Master Trainer Program in 11 months. Our online modality is completed in 14 months. If you already have attained a qualification, such as SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness, this may adjust your study duration. Chat to our friendly Careers Team to see what option is best for you.

How is success demonstrated in an online learning environment?

Our program is designed to offer you plenty of opportunities for engagement with both your peers and Coaches – via Zoom, across our learning platform and within our dedicated Facebook group. This access to a network of other professionals is designed to set you up for success.

You’ll be guided through role-plays, as well as through video and virtual coaches experience to demonstrate your understanding of the material from your courses. We’ve found that this method allows your instructors to assess your performance and provide constructive feedback.

What are the requirements to study at the Australian Institute of Fitness?

We have a set of criteria for acceptance to assess the skills of each prospective student and their learning needs. This is designed to ensure that we bring the best possible experience to our students and to the public as they look for qualified trainers.

What resources are available to help me find a job once I complete my training?

An education from the Australian Institute of Fitness provides our graduates with the support they need for a successful fitness career. Our team of professionals are constantly in communication with career partners to determine what opportunities are available.

Similarly, our students are welcome to attend our Fitness Industry Recruitment Expos (F.I.R.E.) or meet with our career partners on campus for presentations. You’ll also have access to our dedicated Careers team and to Healthy People Fitness Recruitment site, where you can connect with industry employers across Australia.

Why should I choose to study at the Australian Institute of Fitness over other institutions?

An education through the Australian Institute of Fitness offers you the background you need in general training principles, nutrition and specialised conditions based on populations you may work with. Our programs are developed with practical sessions in addition to various workshops in a variety of modules to meet the needs of our students. What sets us apart is the time and preparation that each of our instructors and professionals on our Careers Team dedicate to helping our students set up their careers and get started as a personal trainer.