Discretionary Grant Available · CATHSSETAUpcoming▾
Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality & Sport SETA · CATHSSETA
Front-of-house, back-of-house and tourism learnerships.
- Window:
- Discretionary Grant window opens 1 May
- Priority focus:
- Chefs · Tour Guides · Sport Coaching
SAQA Qualification · 118691
Group Fitness Instructor
R55 250
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Group Fitness Instructor.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 4 yielding 105 credits upon successful PoE verification.
Strategic Institutional Purpose
- Audit Objective
- Formulated to systematically bridge operational skills deficits under the governing CATHSSETA quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Equips your workforce with measurable, legally compliant skills to optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock maximum B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Who is this for
The Group Fitness Instructor is intended for individuals with some work experience or prior learning who wish to formalise their skills and advance their careers. If you have a passion for this field and want to turn that passion into a profession, this programme will give you the tools and credentials to succeed. It is also suitable for employers who wish to upskill their workforce to meet industry standards.
Qualification Rules · Module Matrix
Official SAQA module breakdown parsed from the qualification's registered rules.
Knowledge Modules (KM)
34 crTheory · 5 modules
- 342301-000-00-02-KM-0110 cr
Workplace Fundamentals
NQF Level 3
- 342301-000-00-02-KM-025 cr
Information Technology for Fitness Instructors
NQF Level 3
- 342301-000-00-02-KM-0410 cr
Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics
NQF Level 4
- 342301-000-00-02-KM-055 cr
Fitness Programme Design
NQF Level 4
- 342301-000-00-02-KM-064 cr
Instruction Delivery
NQF Level 4
Practical Skill Modules (PM)
24 crApplied · 2 modules
- 342301-000-00-02-PM-0214 cr
Design and Plan Fitness Programmes Based on Client Needs and Goals
NQF Level 5
- 342301-000-00-02-PM-0310 cr
Monitor and Modify Plans to Client Needs
NQF Level 5
Work Experience Modules (WM)
37 crSite · 2 modules
- 342301-000-00-02-WM-0120 cr
Conduct Individual Fitness Assessment Procedures
NQF Level 4
- 342301-000-00-02-WM-0417 cr
Procedures for Instructing Individuals and Groups
NQF Level 4
Official SAQA Curriculum
Source of truth · SAQA ID 118691 · Field 02 - Culture and Arts › Sport
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: • Test and assess a group for fitness programmes. • Design and plan fitness programmes. • Coordinate and instruct exercise sessions/classes.
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 & RPL▾
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): • Learners will gain access to the part-qualification through RPL for Access as provided for in the QCTO RPL Policy. RPL for access is conducted by accredited education institution, skills development provider or workplace accredited to offer that specific qualification/part qualification. • Learners who have acquired competencies of the modules of a qualification or part qualification will be credited for modules through 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: • NQF Level 3 qualification
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Prepare, plan, and assess groups for fitness programme based on group needs and goals.
- Design and instruct an exercise programme to assist a group to achieve its fitness needs and goals.
Qualification 118691 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Group Fitness Instructor · NQF Level 4 (105 Credits)
Three Curriculum Pillars
Knowledge Modules
Classroom & E-Learning
- Facilitated lectures & self-study
- Written question banks
- Formative comprehension checks
Practical Skill Modules
Simulated Line Tasks
- Simulated line tasks
- Observation rubrics
- Structured task sheets
Work Experience Modules
On-the-Job Production
- On-the-job rotation
- Mentor logbooks
- Workplace sign-offs
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
Learner Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)Owner · Candidate▾
Admin & Registration
ID, learner contract, induction pack, POPIA consent.
Knowledge Evidence
Written assessments & question banks — KM-01 to KM-07.
Practical Evidence
Task sheets, observation rubrics, assessor photos.
Workplace Evidence
Logbooks, mentor sign-offs, supervisor letters.
Assessor Master FileOwner · Registered Assessor▾
Assessment Reports
Judgements, learner feedback, remediation agreements, appeals log.
Internal Moderation & Quality FileOwner · Moderator / SDP▾
Moderation Evidence
10% sampling matrix, HACCP/LOTO compliance sheets, SDP sign-off.
Final Accreditation Gateway
Issued by the accredited Skills Development Provider once internal moderation is signed off.
Provider submits declaration + PoE to the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP).
QCTO awards the SAQA-registered certificate on successful EISA outcome.
Learning Material Stack
Start-to-Exit Moderation Timeline
- 1
Pre-Delivery Setup
Facilitator induction, learner enrolment forms, baseline assessment, PoE folder issue. Alignment matrix stamped.
- 2
Delivery & Formative Moderation
Modular rollout with formative assessments per KM/PM. Internal moderator reviews evidence weekly; feedback loop before summatives.
- 3
Summative & External Moderation
Summative assessments captured, PoE finalised, submitted for external moderation. Certification uploaded to the SETA/QCTO.
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External moderation dry-run on your PoE + delivery pack. Written report with fixes before your real audit. From R4,900.
Book Moderation SessionClassroom Transformation Blueprint
Broken Standard
- 📄Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
- ❔Missing formative/summative assessments
- ⚠️No SETA alignment matrix — audit fails
- 🎲Facilitators improvise Group Fitness Instructor delivery
- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
i2Graduates Transformation
- ✓5 KM + 2 PM + 2 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 4
- ✓Pre-validated assessment bank per module
- ✓CATHSSETA alignment matrix included
- ✓Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
- ✓PoE templates that survive external moderation
The i2Graduates Quality Guarantee
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