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Statement of Attainment in High Performance Training (Strength & Conditioning)

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Overview About this course

Gain the skills to help people achieve their fitness goals. Develop strength and conditioning programs and learn more about nutrition and diet. Start your career as an instructor, personal trainer or registered strength and conditioning coach.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Identify participant needs and personal fitness goals

  • Plan, implement and evaluate strength and conditioning programs

  • Access and use nutritional and dietary information

  • Respond to an emergency situation

  • Perform CPR procedures

  • Implement and monitor infection prevention and control practices

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment

  • A pathway to further study in the fitness industry

  • The ability to register with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association as a Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • Successful completion of the Certificate III in fitness or equivalent, as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • Intermediate level fitness to manage physical demands

  • Empathy, patience and the capacity to empower others

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: personal trainer, fitness instructor and strength and conditioning coach.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The Statement of Attainment in High Performance Training (Strength & Conditioning) does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 1 Course

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 1 Course

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Develop strength and conditioning programs SISXCAI010

  • Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet HLTHPS010

  • Manage the prevention and control of infection HLTINF004

  • Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID009

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Smarthinking - online access to a tutor

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

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