Diploma of Nutrition

For entry into this course students must meet the following entry requirements:

• Year 12, OR Certificate IV or higher, OR 2 years of relevant industry experience; AND
• Minimum 18 years old (if under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed a parent or guardian); AND
• Permanent Australian Resident or equivalent

Computer requirements

In order to complete the online part of the course you will need regular access to the following:

• Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points
• Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access will be significantly slower and is not recommended)
• Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above
• Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
• MAC: Operating system: OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
• Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download)

First Aid Certificate

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold a current first aid and CPR certificate and have been recognised as competent through a recognised training program or recognition process against the following units of competency. This qualification needs to be completed through an external third party, and the cost of this external training is not included in any of your course fees. The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers has an agreement in place with Red Cross Australia (RTO 3605) which provides First aid Training to AIPT students at a reduced price. Red Cross Australia is an independent third party training provider. This is an additional service offered by AIPT; however, students are able to source their own training provider to suit their needs.

Working with Children Check

In order to complete your Work Placement, you may be required to hold a current 'Working with Children Check Clearance' issued by the relevant Responsible Authority in the State or Territory in which you will undertake this course. Please see the Student Handbook for more information.

Special conditions for this course

As part of this course, you must complete 30 practical placement sessions in a health or fitness workplace under the supervision of either a registered and practicing Dietitian or Nutritionist, someone who holds a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelor of Nutrition and/or Dietetics, or a qualified Personal Trainer who holds relevant qualifications and has experience in nutrition.