Fitness Consultant Certificate

Exercise Consultant

National Certificate in Fitness - Level 3

What will it cost?

Total fees (including course fees and administration fees) of the programme are a maximum of $3,865

If you already have some of the unit standards the fees will be less.

Your fees are all inclusive and cover the following;

1. Teaching and support

• 30 hours personal coaching from one of our experienced fitness professionals.
  
• 100 hours of small group tutorials – a series of conveniently scheduled two hour tutorials delivered by highly qualified and skilled fitness tutors so you get a fantastic understanding and the opportunity to ask questions and easily refine your knowledge.
• 100 hours of open practical forums – weekly opportunities to access your regions skills centre where you can perfect your ‘hands-on’ skills with support.

2. Learning materials only available to students enrolled in this programme include;

• The NZIHF Fitness Professionals Handbook – several hundred pages of vital information written specifically for the New Zealand fitness industry
• The NZIHF Fitness Professionals practical skills DVD – practical examples of screening, programming, fitness testing, support calls, programme reviews etc – everything you need to see how to quickly and effectively work with customers
• The NZIHF Fitness Professionals assessment workbook – programme assessments that ensure you truly understand the important information well, and can complete the practical tasks of a fitness professional with ease.

3. Administration

• Student administration fee
• Certificate request fee

Fees are current at the time of production of this document but may vary thereafter

How will my skills and knowledge be assessed?

There are written assessments throughout your NZIHF Fitness Professionals Handbook.  These are usually short written tasks to ensure you are learning the content of the programme well.  Help on written assessment is available during scheduled ‘pit stop’ tutorials and from your personal skills coach who will spend up to forty hours helping you and ensuring you are progressing well.

Practical assessments are conducted by your personal skills coach at mutually agreed times when you both feel your skills have reached a point where you will get value from being assessed.  The practical assessments are based around the real world tasks of a trainer and exercise consultant and are a very valuable learning opportunity.  Graduates of the programme have significant confidence in their skills due to this approach.

When can I enrol?

• Enrolments are open so you can enrol anytime. 
• A new programme intake usually occurs each month in each region. 
• Each intake involves a new set of students getting together to work through the small group tutorials and programme.
• Small group tutorials are two hours often in the evenings but daytime and even mornings are sometimes available on particular intakes.
• Programme intakes are limited to 12 students to ensure your needs can be met and your learning is optimised.

What must I attend?

The small group tutorials are compulsory although there is some provision for ‘catch up’ sessions if you have to miss a tutorial due to commitments beyond your control.  We find students tend to use all elements of the programme as they enjoy the environment and learn well in small groups as well as through one to one coaching.

To be awarded the qualification at the end of your programme you will also need to complete first aid training through another provider achieving unit standard 6401 and 6402.  We can only award the qualification to students who hold first aid as it’s an industry requirement that fitness professionals are first aid trained and therefore it is a requirement within the national qualification also.  We can provide you with a list of regional first aid providers at the time of your enrolment.

The aim of the programme is to ensure you develop the skills and knowledge required to pass the assessments which ensure you are customer ready at graduation.

Who can enrol?

   1.    Entry requirements

Applications for enrolment can be taken from those with a clear intent and ability to complete the study. This includes your ability to   accept support and guidance directly, your ability to learn from written information, verbal instruction, and personal coaching. You will also have had recent training/exercise involvement, can show you have the ability to undertake exercise (a test of blood pressure and low level aerobic fitness may be required) and must have English language proficiency. Evidence of the ability to access a few people to train are also required. 

  2.     Eligibility

Applications for enrolment are accepted from New Zealand students.  A “New Zealand student” is any New Zealand citizen, over the age of sixteen, including students from the Cook Islands, Tokelau or Niue who have New Zealand citizenship, New Zealand permanent residents living in New Zealand, and Australian citizens living in New Zealand.

  3.    Pre-entry interview

The pre-entry interview is designed to establish the above criteria can be met and gives you the opportunity to meet course tutors and view facilities that you will have access to during your course, as well as have your important questions answered.

What does a fitness instructor do?

A fitness instructor usually has a full day with meeting new members, screening them, designing programmes and taking members through their programmes to meeting the needs of members on the gym floor at any time.

How can I pay?

Fees can be paid by: 

• Study link student loan
• Cheque
• Online bank transfer