CREATE YOUR DREAM LIFESTYLE
Do what you love. Becoming a Personal Trainer or Fitness Trainer is extremely rewarding work and you’re going to love training with us!
- Our Trainers are qualified and highly skilled PT’s and you train in a real gym.
- A number of our students are directly hired by the gym’s they train in.
- Ongoing support during and after your training. We coach and support all of our students to find a career they love.
“The trainers at NHFA are great and unlike any other in the industry. Don’t get caught going to a bad trainer. Dave Burgis and his team know exactly how to train to ensure clients are looked after and you become the best trainer you can be.”
Robbie Seymour
Upcoming PT Courses
Gold Coast – Coomera
Part-Time – 13th September
Springwood
Part-Time – 10th October
Gold Coast – Coomera/Bundall
Full-Time – 25th October
SUMMER – Bundall/Coomera
Part-Time – 5th November
Newcastle – Kotara
Part-Time – 12th November
Providing Trainers To
Become One Of Australia’s Most Outstanding and Successful PT’s.
Bundall
Coomera
Lutwyche
Newcastle
Springwood
We’ll help get you there.
We pride ourselves on not just delivering first class education, but an outstanding course in an exceptional environment by industry experts. Our course coaches are the best in the industry – not only are they high achievers but also experts in specific areas of the fitness industry itself.
Several of our trainers are State and Regional Managers and fitness directors within the Goodlife Health branch. You’ll learn from experts qualified in marketing, nutrition, naturopathy, and dietetics.
Our trainers are a wealth of knowledge and have had many years of hands-on training in the fitness industry. At NHFA, you’ll have access to the best minds in the industry, and every opportunity to become an outstanding personal trainer.
Why Choose Us
NHFA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO31894) which means our professional training systems are quality assured and our qualifications are nationally recognised. No matter where you find yourself in Australia you can be assured that the qualifications you earn at NHFA will be recognised and will support you through your fitness career.
What makes NHFA stand out from the rest are our incredible trainers. All of our coaches are highly-regarded industry professionals, and all still currently working in the industry, several are in management positions. We employ the best trainers, so our students gain the best education. This ensures that our students are highly sought after by some of the largest gyms Australia-wide.The employment outcomes of our students are of the utmost importance to us, and the quality of our training is something we will never compromise on for this very reason.
PERSONAL TRAINER
PROGRAM
SIS30315 & SIS40215
Our Personal Trainer Program is a combined Certificate III and Certificate IV in Fitness course that is simply the very best way to become a fully qualified personal trainer
CERTIFICATE IV
IN FITNESS
SIS40215
This course is specifically designed to build on the knowledge and skills gained in a Certificate III and to equip you with a complete understanding of how to train and inspire your own clients to achieve optimum results
CERTIFICATE III
IN FITNESS
SIS30315
This exciting personal training course is the fitness industry’s entry-level qualification and it provides a thorough education on the human body, and the best & safest techniques for maximising its potential.
Business Mentor Program
Dave Burgis, NHFA Founder and Director, offers both one-on-one and group business mentoring sessions. The Business Mentor Program is unlike any other business course. After being mentored by many successful entrepreneurs such as Tony Robbins and Richard Branson (pictured with Dave), Dave delivers the latest cutting edge information to ensure your success in the health and fitness industry.
The NHFA Business Mentor Program is conducted just twice per year with strictly limited numbers. Dave conducts this training with only three one-on-one clients at a time.
To secure your place in NHFA’s exclusive Business Mentor Program, get in touch with us below.
Follow Your Dreams And Help Others Achieve Theirs
Not only will a career as a Personal Trainer allow you to be paid to stay healthy and fit, but you’ll be helping others become fitter, healthier and ultimately, happier.
Feel satisfied and rewarded by your work. Enrol in one of our courses today to transform your dreams into a career you will love.
Testimonials
Jessie Ray
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Owner at J-Ray Fit, Newcastle
I did the face to face course for my certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness through NHFA and I can highly recommend this course. Being a practical learner it was so important to have the face to face interaction to push me through and keep me accountable.
Prior to the fitness industry, I worked in real estate for 9 years, although I enjoyed it, it was not something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. Fitness is where my passion is and I decided to take the leap of faith and study my cert 3 & 4. Once qualified I started group classes as well as 1:1 PT, I dropped my realestate to part time and 3 months later I was able to resign and work as a full time PT. Fast forward another 3 months I opened my own gym and 12 months down the track I have 5 employees, running 28 classes per week and multiple PTs in between each class. ‘
Dan Ferris
NRL Player | Head of NRL Physical Performance for Canterbury Bulldogs | F45 Training Gym Owner
Having started my own career as Personal Trainer I am aware of how important it is to get the right coaching from the start. I enjoy passing on my knowledge to the students and that is why I teach regularly at the academy. If you want to start a career in sports or within the fitness industry, I would advise you to call Dave and NHFA today. I hope to meet you there soon!
Jason Wilson
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Owner of Slim Gym PT
I will refer any want to be PT to this course. 100%. As expected I got all the info to put somebody through a gym routine and work towards their goals BUT I also got sales techniques (believe me you need them) and they were respectful sales techs..no sleazy stuff ? Just how to let people know how you can help them. All useful, usable info, I can say everything I was told that I utilised has worked for my business, almost 2 years now. It is just like the gym…results depend on your own effort ? … please listen to these guys
Nate Myles
NRL Player | QLD State of Origin & ARL All Star | F45 Training Gym Owner
Thank you very much to Dave Burgis and the National Health and Fitness Academy for the fantastic course and enabling me to gain my Personal Training Qualifications. I found you and your team to be extremely professional and a pleasure to deal with. NHFA are definitely the experts when it comes to creating awesome personal trainers both in Practical and the Business Application. Having performed at the top level for some time it was important for me to be educated and advised by the best in the business…
Atlanta Lauenstein
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Owner of Yoga with Atlanta
NHFA is YOUR best choice to go to, if you want personal, knowledgeable teachers who talk from real life experiences and not only boring content from text books. From the first point of contact per mail until our last good bye party – 100/100 Stars! I loved every minute of the course, it contains so much variety (Health, Nutrition, Business, Sales, Marketing , Olympic Lifting, Consultations, Fitness, Personal Development and more..). All delivered in a great sense of humour and in a low number of students made it a very personalised experience, where you’re not only a number.
Zoe Houlding
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Goodlife Health Club, Coomera
I started at Coomera in May this year. The course & content far exceeded what I imagined. Dave & his instructors are just so good at what they do! Tonight I collected my Certs 3 & 4 after completing all assignments. I’m just sad my course has ended, I enjoyed it so much. I looked into online courses, but NHFA is by far the best option, classroom based with so much support available.
Todd Newland
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Goodlife Health Club Coomera
A truly professionally run academy, from behind the scenes with Mel right through to the group of amazing coaches, NHFA clearly has the cream of the crop in their stable.
Aside from engaging and informative face-to-face lessons, the ability to self-learn on the portal is exceptional, enabling students to continue their learning outside the classroom.
The coaches are intrinsically knowledgeable & extremely generous both with their time and their IP, happy to assist in any way in order to create the best possible trainers for the industry.
If this is your passion & chosen path, then NHFA is not AN option it is your ONLY option, anything else would be second rate….
Todd finished his course in May 2021 and started as a Personal Trainer at Goodlife Health Club Coomera June 2021
Shenaye Noendeng
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Goodlife Health Club Coomera
Studying my Cert III and IV through NHFA was an absolute joy. All coaches were very knowledgeable, supportive, and a ball of fun to learn from. NHFA not only has provided me with the knowledge and hands on experience I need for me to be an exceptional PT, but has also given me so much support throughout the course and outside of the course, which has given me the opportunity to now be apart of the Goodlife Health Clubs Coomera team as a personal trainer there.
Big shout out to my classmates who I now can call my friends, thank you for making the experience a breeze and a whole lot of fun!
100% recommend studying through NHFA, you will obtain the best experience and knowledge through Dave and his team of coaches.
Shenaye finished her course in May 2021 and started as a Personal trainer at Goodlife Health Club Coomera in June 2021
Jack Rowe
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Snap Fitness, Parkwood
Thanks to Dave and the incredible team at NHFA I was able to go from a job I didn’t really enjoy doing to my dream career of being a Personal Trainer. The awesome coaches made it really easy to learn and I got so much from their experiences in the industry. The course prepared me exceptionally well for my new career and I can’t wait to help people get fitter and happier.
Jack graduated from NHFA in June 2021 and started as a Personal Trainer at Snap Fitness Parkwood in July 2021
Clare Bray
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Home Studio, Swansea Heads
My experience studying with Dave and the NHFA team was wonderful. Dave has this ability to meet you where you are at and take you where you need to go and I am grateful. The NHFA team are not only like a family, but Dave has chosen the best in the health, fitness & business industry to equip his PT student to great success.
What I love the most about the NHFA is the after service they provide their graduates by constantly reaching out with job opportunities from fitness clubs.
I am so excited to see what my future holds as a PT, so far it has been truly amazing. Thank you NHFA.
Clare has created a home studio/gym where she trains her clients at Swansea Heads near Newcastle. Clare’s son Sam is now doing his Certificate III & IV in Fitness with NHFA
Ashley Quinn
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Goodlife Health Club, Nerang
NHFA is awesome, Dave and all the teachers have been an amazing guide. The experience I had training with them has been vital for taking my next steps into the industry. I can say whole heartedly that I’d recommend them to anyone who is serious about changing career paths and heading into the fitness industry, you’ll have the best team of people backing you up. I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to do the course with these guys.
Ashley completed her qualifications in May 2021 and started as a Personal trainer at Goodlife Health Club Nerang in May 2021
Ben Folmer
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Athlete & Ironman
Great trainers, great content and great facilities. Really good mix of classroom and practical learning. Nothing was ever too much trouble for the NHFA team, from the admin to the trainers. Overall great experience.
Ben has a love of fitness and wanted to gain his qualification for his own personal interest. He is a keen athlete & runner and has completed the Kona Hawaii Ironman Championships in 2019!
Shekinah Thomson
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Goodlife Health Club, Robina
NHFA has been more than I could have asked for. They provide a safe learning environment for all students to excel in. They have the top of the top teachers and such beautiful, kind-hearted admin ladies. They will make you feel special and like you’re #1. They helped me realise my talent and give me the tools to succeed!
Shekinah completed her qualifications in March 2021 and started as a Personal Trainer in April 2021 at Goodlife Health Club Robina. Her partner, EJ loved what she was doing so much he enrolled in the next intake and has just completed his qualifications and will be starting at Goodlife Health Club Robina this month as well!
Rohan Randhawa
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Goodlife Health Club, Robina
From start to the finish it was amazing, the way we were taught was, in my opinion, one of the best ways to learn. All of the coaches we had were informative and made the classes fun! I would recommend NHFA to anyone looking to get into the fitness industry!
Rohan attended NHFA’s full-time course and completed his qualification in May 2021. He has since started as a Personal trainer at Goodlife Health Club Robina
Erin O’Brien
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Goodlife Health Club, Robina
The best course ever! It was an absolute honour doing my qualifications with NHFA. What an incredible course, so practical, amazing coaches, administrative queens & the best classmates I could have hoped for.
I would highly recommend anyone looking to complete their certs to do them with NHFA. I couldn’t imagine a better program.
Thank you!!
Erin completed her course at the end of June 2021 and started as a Personal Trainer at Goodlife Health Club Robina at the beginning of July 2021
Shaquille Gafa
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Goodlife Health Club, Bundall
Just finished the full time course at Bundall and loved every minute of it! After studying Criminology at university, this was the start of a completely different path for me. From the start I was definitely nervous as I didn’t know what to expect, but the coaches, staff and other students made me feel so comfortable. Dave and the rest of the coaches all specialise in different areas of health and fitness, which made their classes enjoyable and filled with so much valuable information. Not only has the course provided me with the skills to transition straight into becoming a qualified personal trainer, but it’s also allowed me to learn new things that I can incorporate into my own training as a rugby player. Overall, I recommend this course to anyone who is thinking about starting their fitness journey. I’ve made some amazing friends along the way, and look forward to starting my career as a personal trainer.
Shaquille attended the full-time course at NHFA and completed his qualification in May 2021. He started as a personal Trainer at Goodlife Health Club Bundall in June 2021. Keep an eye out on Shaquille, we might just see him running with the Broncos in no time!
Bradley Jardine
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Signs&Us Health Hub for the Deaf and hard of hearing
Great experience with NHFA! As a deaf person, I wasn’t sure how accessible the course was and while it wasn’t perfect, Dave, Melinda and the coaches did everything they could to ensure I could still access the classes and sessions and made me feel included. I loved the different coaches NHFA have as they brought their own wealth of knowledge to the classes and really engaged my interest. I really enjoyed the course content and the coaches and have made great friendships in the class. Would highly recommend NHFA if you are interested in pursuing personal training.
Bradley completed his qualifications in March 2021 and is currently running classes at Sign&Us, a Health hub/Gym for the Deaf & hard of hearing, and does one-on-one Personal Training at CrossFit Unrest.
Jeffery Markus
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Fitness First, Mermaid Waters
Really smart and relatable coaches who have been in the fitness industry for a long time. Makes learning and coming to class each week exciting and enjoyable. They all offer different areas of expertise so you learn so much variety from them.
Would highly recommend
Jeffery completed his qualification in March 2021 and is now a Personal Trainer at Fitness First Mermaid Waters.
Dwayne Patmore
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Fitness Cartel, Tweed Heads
I wanted to become a PT as I really needed a change and I was so passionate about fitness and helping others reach their goals. I researched several different companies and NHFA stood out to me because it was face-to-face, the coaches all seemed like amazing guys and the actual value of the course was great.
I have already recommended some of my friends to NHFA and they have now done the course as well.
My advice to anyone looking to do their Certificate III & IV in Fitness is to go with NHFA, give everything you’ve got to the 14 weeks and you’ll be so happy you did!
Dwayne graduated from NHFA in July 2020 and balances his management position in the retail industry with Personal Training part-time at Fitness Cartel, Tweed Heads (formally known as World Gym Tweed Heads)
Natalie Fong
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | Goodlife Health Club, Bundall
I can’t believe I didn’t start my qualifications sooner!! All the coaches are so knowledgeable, amazing, and willing to help every step of the way. I am so grateful I did my course with NHFA. I have made so many new friends who I will have a life-long friendship with and loved working with them all to get our qualifications. I can’t believe how much I have learnt during the course. If you want to get the best training possible with the best opportunities, start now and start with NHFA – I’m so grateful I did!
Natalie completed her qualifications in November 2020 and started as a Personal Trainer at Goodlife Health Club Bundall in December 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost/investment?
Depending on the course you choose to undertake, and/or if you have prior formal qualifications in fitness that can be transferred as course credits, the final fee will be variable. If you want to find out more, complete the form above and we’ll be in touch.
What can I do after I gain my qualifications?
There are multiple and diverse pathways available in the fitness industry, from personal training to gym management, coaching and physiotherapy. A Certificate III or IV with NHFA is the perfect launching pad! If you want to find out more, complete the form above and we’ll be in touch.
Why is face to face better than online?
We think you already know the answer to this, but to be sure, it’s a little like why a face to face PT session is better than a class on Youtube. You can ask questions and will receive answers in real-time. The course becomes completely tailored to you, you learn more, and become the best PT you can be. If you want to find out more, complete the form above and we’ll be in touch.
Do I need to complete additional Work Experience hours?
Because our course is fully 100% face-to-face learning, there is no requirement for you to do additional work experience. Another great reason to have chosen our face-to-face course rather than an online course which has all the additional work experience requirements.
Need more information?
Interested in becoming a Personal Trainer but still have questions?
Schedule a call and the team from NHFA will be in touch!