mattyhurds Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 im a personal trainer from the uk. ive recently been backpacking the east coast for 12months. im looking to go back in late jan/early feb. Im a level 3 personal trainer, which is the higest qualification in the uk. In australia they have a level 4. does anyone have any information on whether there is a difference between the two? if so on how to gain the qualification in australia. i would love to live in australia and gain sponsorship, is there a possibility of this happening through doing personal training? thanks, matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 im a personal trainer from the uk. ive recently been backpacking the east coast for 12months. im looking to go back in late jan/early feb. Im a level 3 personal trainer, which is the higest qualification in the uk. In australia they have a level 4. does anyone have any information on whether there is a difference between the two? if so on how to gain the qualification in australia. i would love to live in australia and gain sponsorship, is there a possibility of this happening through doing personal training? thanks, matt Fitness Instructor is not currently on the list of occupations that you could get either a sponsored or independent visa for: Fitness Instructor - ANZSCO 452111 Description Directs, instructs and guides individuals or groups in the pursuit of physical fitness and wellbeing. Skill Level 4 Specialisations Aerobics Instructor Gym Instructor Physical Fitness Trainer Occupation Lists This occupation is not on the following skills lists: Skilled Occupations List 485 Skilled Occupations List Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List RSMS Occupations List Group: 4521 Fitness Instructors Description direct, instruct and guide individuals and groups in the pursuit of physical fitness and wellbeing. Tasks consulting with various Health Professionals to develop and design fitness programs designing individual fitness programs based on assessment of the client's age, level of fitness, goals and abilities delivering group exercise classes and personal tuition in a variety of fitness activities in a safe and creative manner demonstrating and teaching body movements and skills used in fitness routines setting up and monitoring fitness equipment and ensuring that equipment is safe, clean and in working condition teaching and advising on the use of fitness equipment ensuring clients are aware of and adhere to safety and injury prevention procedures reporting accidents and preparing accident reports maintaining a working knowledge of current health and safety standards and ensuring working practices and procedures conform to current legislation maintaining current first aid certificates Skill Level Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4) In New Zealand: NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4) https://www.acacia-au.com/anzsco/452111.php The rules do however change frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Welcome to poms in oz! Yes, you are not going to get far with that job I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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