Certificate IV in Fitness
Begin your journey toward becoming a Qualified Personal Trainer with the Plus Fitness Oakleigh Academy, commencing February 2026. This Academy offers a practical, hands-on learning experience for students who want to develop real coaching confidence while training inside one of Melbourne’s leading 24/7 gym facilities.
The program blends self-paced online study with structured, face-to-face practical workshops delivered on the gym floor at Plus Fitness Oakleigh. Under the guidance of experienced industry mentors, you’ll build the skills needed to train clients safely and effectively across a wide variety of goals and fitness levels.
During the Academy, you’ll learn how to assess clients, design individualised programs, deliver group training sessions, and provide specialised programming for weight-loss clients, muscle-gain clients, older adults, adolescents, and clients with health concerns. You’ll also complete your shadowing hours in-club, giving you firsthand experience observing real PT sessions and daily gym operations.
Why choose this Academy?
Gaining experience in a real 24/7 gym environment
Experiencing one of the industry’s leading training environments
Structured mentoring and support
Ensuring you progress with confidence
Flexible online learning
Combined with practical, instructor-led workshops
Development across all major client demographics
Preparing you for real-world coaching
Shadowing hours included
Helping you gain genuine industry insight
Pathway to employment
Supported by SR PT Recruitment’s national gym partnerships
Who this Academy is ideal for
- Aspiring personal trainers who want hands-on, gym-based learning
- Students seeking structure, support, and real-world experience
- Individuals aiming to work in the fitness industry soon after graduating
- Anyone passionate about helping others improve their health and wellbeing
What you’ll graduate with
- The nationally recognised SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness
- Strong coaching and communication abilities
- The capability to deliver both 1-on-1 and group training sessions
- Experience working alongside real trainers and gym members
- A direct recruitment pathway into leading fitness brands