International Students - Start a career in fitness with FIT College in Australia
Ready to kickoff your career in fitness? Study the highest standard in fitness career education that Australia has to offer and become an internationally recognised fitness professional. FIT College has been operating with thousands of qualified Gym Instructors and Personal Trainers worldwide, with 19 campuses across Australia.
Fitness Instructor Training
SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness - Gym Instructor
CRICOS code: 110301E

BECOME A fitness INSTRUCTOR
This Nationally Accredited Training qualification prepares students to perform a range of activities and functions within the fitness industry. Depending on the specialisation chosen, this qualification provides a pathway to work as an instructor for group, or gym programs.Personal Trainer Course
SIS40221 CERTificate IV in fitness - Personal Trainer
CRICOS code: 110302D

BECOME A PT
This Nationally Accredited Training qualification prepares students with specialist skills to train individual clients, or groups of clients to improve health related components of fitness in relatively low risk situations. This may include PT training of older clients and adolescents.Upcoming Intakes
Begin your two year international study at FIT College on any of the following intake dates.

Intake 1 2023 | 16 January |
Intake 2 2023 | 10 April |
Intake 3 2023 | 10 July |
Intake 4 2023 | 2 October |
Intake 1 2024 | 15 January |
Intake 2 2024 | 8 April |
Intake 3 2024 | 8 July |
Intake 4 2024 | 30 September |
Study Fitness at Three Campus Locations
Our international fitness study campuses are located in sunny Queensland, renowned for its beautiful beaches, laid back lifestyle and easy access to the great tourist destinations of Eastern Australia. You can choose to study abroad at any of these locations.

Gold coast Campus
The Gold Coast is a major tourist destination famed for its world-class surfing beaches, high-rise dominated skyline, theme parks, nightlife, and rainforest hinterland. Whether you love the city or the beach, the Gold Coast has something for everyone. Our Gold Coast campus is situated in Southport which is a coastal suburb and the central business district of the City of Gold Coast.

Sunshine coast Campus
The Sunshine Coast is true to its name with a constant supply of sunshine, sand and surf. Health and fitness has been a staple of the Sunshine Coast community with fitness holiday hotspots like Noosa and the Hinterland area popular attractions. Being outdoors is a must here with some of the best weather in Australia. Our Sunshine Coast campus is also home to FIT College head office.Three Campus Locations![]() |
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Cairns CampusCairns is located in the heart of North Queensland, amongst the tropic foothills of the Great Dividing Range. Our Cairns campus has you situated perfectly to discover the great barrier reef and surrounding rainforests. Cairns has long been considered an education hub as well as a tourist hotspot with local universities and plenty of fitness facilities servicing the active community in the north. |
STUDY AT FIT COLLEGE
Students will complete the fitness course over two years. The schedule includes four terms of ten weeks per year. You can expect about 26 hours per week of study time, with 20 hours scheduled contact time and six hours per week of private study.
• 1 x 4-hour lecture: Core theoretical content
• 2 x 4-hour tutorials: Application of core theoretical material
• 2 x 4-hour practicals: Application of core theoretical content to the practical environment
Example Weekley Schedule
The next steps
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