FIT College

FIT College: vocational fitness training with a national presence in Australia

FIT College is a vocational fitness training provider operating in Australia. Its offering is structured around courses recognised within the NRT (National Recognised Training) framework and is aimed at those looking to start or develop a career as a personal trainer or gym instructor. The institution presents itself as a provider of approved fitness courses and has an RTO (Registered Training Organisation) number 31903, an ABN 51 143 802 966 and a CRICOS provider code 03926G.

Courses and programs available

The FIT College catalogue includes professional qualification programs and short courses. Among the qualifications it offers are the SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness – Gym Instructor, the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness – Personal Trainer and the SIS50321 Diploma of Sport – Coaching Strength & Conditioning, the latter with ASCA L1 accreditation. The institution also delivers the FIT Elite Personal Trainer™ program, as well as first aid and provider and assessor training courses. In the disability field, it offers the CHCSS00130 Individual Support – Disability Skillset and a Disability Worker pathway. It also has an International Student Pathways option and a Fitness Industry Business Management & Training course.

Study modes and flexibility

Training can be undertaken on campus or online. The institution describes full-time and part-time study options, with a duration that varies by program: the Fitness Coach + Personal Trainer course can be completed in 28 weeks part-time (two nights per week, 18:00 to 21:00) or in 14 weeks full-time (four days per week, 10:00 to 13:00). Intakes are announced for February, May and September. The online mode allows flexible study, and the site mentions the possibility of adding specialisations and additional skills, such as a 30-CEC Advanced Skills package including boxing, suspension and kettlebell, or an ASCA L1 accredited strength and conditioning coaching stream, or the NDIS disability skill set.

Campuses and geographic coverage

FIT College has campuses in every state of Australia. In Queensland, locations are in Brisbane – Fortitude Valley, Brisbane North – Carseldine, Cairns – City Centre, Gold Coast – Nerang, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast – Maroochydore and Toowoomba. In New South Wales, campuses are in Newcastle, Sydney – Caringbah, Sydney – City Centre, Sydney – Penrith and Sydney West – Parramatta. In Victoria, in Geelong – North Geelong, Melbourne – South Melbourne and Melbourne – Wantirna. In South Australia, in Adelaide – Glenelg. In Western Australia, in Perth North – Joondalup and Perth South – Bibra Lake. In the Australian Capital Territory, in Canberra – Deakin. In Tasmania, in Hobart – Aquatic Center. The site also mentions a location in the Northern Territory, although without specifying the locality. The head office is located in Maroochydore, Queensland.

Facilities and teaching method

The institution highlights that on-campus training is delivered in mainstream fitness facilities, with equipped classrooms. The site states that FIT College is the industry leader in face-to-face education for personal trainers and that its method allows you to graduate as a personal trainer in as little as 14 weeks of structured workshops. Teaching combines a comprehensive learning platform with 100% downloadable content, and education support is available from 7:00 to 19:00, seven days a week. The company presents itself as recognised by AUSactive as Australia's Student's Choice Education Provider of the Year.

Student profile and career outcomes

The programs are designed for those who want to become personal trainers or gym instructors and work in any fitness industry environment. FIT College also offers training for the disability sector and first aid, broadening the range of career outcomes. The institution indicates that its graduates achieve genuine outcomes and that the training includes practical and varied resources for skills development.

Administrative and contact details

FIT College's head office is located at Suite 8, Level 1, 102 Wises Road, Maroochydore, QLD, 4558. Telephone and administrative office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00 (AEST), and the team responds to enquiries within one business day whenever possible. The institution offers flexible, interest-free payment plans, and the site indicated an enrolment promotion with a $50 upfront payment and $50 per week. The option to request an information pack and the availability of recognition of prior learning (RPL) and funding are also mentioned.

Suite 8, Level 1, 102 Wises Road, Maroochydore, QLD, 4558 · Phone: 1300 887 017 · Email: info@fitcollege.edu.au