Yes, you can!
Simply arrange 20–60 hours of work experience within a gym or relevant fitness facility, depending on the course you are completing. The required number of hours will correlate with your qualification level and course requirements.
You will also need to secure a supervisor who has either:
- a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a qualified personal trainer, and/or
- a degree-level qualification relevant to the fitness, health, or exercise industry.
Your supervisor may be REPs registered, or hold an equivalent industry registration or accreditation. Recently expired registrations (within the last 12 months) may still be accepted, although current registration is preferred.
Additional supervisor or placement requirements may be considered flexibly on a case-by-case basis in consultation with your tutor.
Once you have arranged your placement:
- Complete the Work Experience Plan section within the Work Experience Agreement (available under the “Resources” section of the learning platform).
- Complete the remainder of the Work Experience Agreement.
- Have your supervisor sign the document.
- Upload the signed agreement to the learning platform.
- Once submitted, your work experience placement is approved and ready to begin.
The work experience component can be completed at any stage throughout your 12 months of study and may be completed at times that suit your own schedule and availability.
