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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Occupational Certificate: Group Fitness Instructor |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
118691 | Occupational Certificate: Group Fitness Instructor | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Development Quality Partner-CATHSSETA | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
- | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Part-Qualification | Field 02 - Culture and Arts | Sport | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 105 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 04 | Regular-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Registered | EXCO 0522/24 | 2022-02-03 | 2025-12-31 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-12-31 | 2029-12-31 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
Purpose:
The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Group Fitness Instructor. Group Fitness Instructors design and implement physical activity programmes for groups and teams as well as screen, assess and monitor health related fitness programmes. Typical graduate attributes include among others leadership, discipline, compassion, and dedication. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: Group Fitness has historically been viewed as an occupation that lacks professionalism or recognition despite the success individuals have achieved. This part-qualification provides a formalisation for a growing entrepreneurial career opportunity in the fitness and exercise industry. Formalisation of qualifications stimulates industry growth through higher standards of education and accountability. The main benefit of a learners completing this part-qualification is that the learner will have both social and economic opportunities. Learners could develop a social standing as a specialist or a professional within the sector by providing advice on exercise, fitness and wellness through a variety of platforms such as group-based interventions and social media or online. Qualifying learners will be able to access job opportunities within the fitness environment. In addition, the learner will have access to further career opportunities within the fitness and associated industries. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is: |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This part-qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 34 Practical Skill Modules Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 34 Work Experience Modules Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 37 |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Prepare, plan, and assess groups for fitness programme based on group needs and goals.
2. Design and instruct an exercise programme to assist a group to achieve its fitness needs and goals. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Integrated Assessment: Integrated formative assessment The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment together with work experience leads to entrance in the external integrated summative assessment. Integrated summative assessment An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. The assessment will be conducted through written assessment and the evaluation of practical tasks at decentralised approved assessment sites by a panel of assessors evaluated by assessor(s) registered with the AQP. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
An international comparability exercise was undertaken to compare the Occupational Certificate: Group Fitness Instructor with related qualifications from specific countries in terms of their scope, levels, and curriculum content.
The purpose of this exercise is to compare the part-qualification against existing and comparable best practices internationally. The exercise was conducted with two countries, which are Australia and New Zealand. Australia Australia has several trades in the fitness space at different levels, and the one similar to Group Fitness Instructor occupation is the Certificate IV in Fitness offered by Fitness Institute of Australia. The certificate qualifies one to become a Group Trainer. The completion of this course can also lead to a further study at a diploma level. The course duration is dependent on study mode selected. A full-time study mode will have up to six (6) months to complete, and an online part time study mode requires twelve (12) months to complete. The list below provides curriculum units to be completed, these units are common to the Fitness Instructor: Group Trainer New Zealand The New Zealand Institute of Health and Fitness has been providing New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) accredited fitness courses offered by a number of accredited training institutions. One of the qualifications is the National Certificate in Fitness (Level 4) comparable to the Occupational Certificate: Group Fitness Instructor. The list below provides curriculum units to be completed, these units are common to the Group Fitness Instructor: Conclusion The Occupational Certificate: Group Fitness Instructor compares favourably well with the Australian and New Zealand qualifications in terms of content and scope. In all the said countries these qualifications recognise the importance of individual and group exercises. Although these qualifications are similar in and scope, the duration between them is different. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This part-qualification provides opportunities for horizontal and vertical articulation options.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
NOTES |
Qualifying for External Assessment:
To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required knowledge and practical modules by means of statements of results and a record of completed work experience. Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements: Criteria for the accreditation of providers Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website. The curriculum title and code are: Group Fitness Instructor: 342301-000-00-02. Encompassed Trade: This part-qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: This is not a trade qualification. Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) Parent Qualification: Related Part-qualification: |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
NONE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |