The Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method (11333NAT) qualification builds the required skills and knowledge for both clinical application and advanced level exercise prescription and programming of the Pilates Method within a fully equipped Pilates studio in the traditional setting. The study of the Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method (11333NAT) includes Advanced level repertoire across all the traditional Pilates apparatus including Pilates Reformer, Pilates Wunda Chair, Pilates Cadillac/Trapeze, Pilates Ped-a-Pul, Pilates Ladder Barrel, Pilates Spine Corrector, Pilates Baby Arc, Pilates Matwork, as well as the study of strategies for high-risk rehab and high-end level repertoire for sports conditioning and performance enhancement.
Become a Pilates practitioner – level 6 qualification (AQF) equivalent of an associate degree recognised with a health industry outcome specialising in rehabilitation and the development of skills and strategies for advanced high-performance enhancement, sitting at the peak of the Pilates industry.
100%- Online
This student will be 100% online, self directed, self paced for the essential knowledge acquisition in the NPT eLearn.
This student has chosen this method of delivery as someone who is autonomous, and likes to work independently, setting appropriate time aside to follow the NPT study guide recommendations. This self directed student has the option of choosing to attend the supported partial/whole “in person” scheduled sessions, for an additional cost.
This student will gain the required knowledge in our NPT eLearn, the required practicable skills on site in a suitable professional workplace, where access to the full suite of Pilates equipment will be required.
The NPT ELearn is comprehensive, highly interactive including repertoire videos, repertoire workbooks, downloadable tools and resources, journals.
This student will be supported finding an appropriate work placement site.
In-Person
This student will be self-directed for the essential knowledge acquisition in the NPT eLearn and supported for the required practicable skills with the “in-person” scheduled sessions in the form of Repertoire Practice sessions & Tutorials working alongside peers, coached and mentored by our knowledgeable and highly experienced NPT Senior Faculty. This student, choosing this method of delivery, enjoys social contact, interacting with peers, receiving feedback, wants the support and coaching from our NPT Senior Faculty in reaching their desired outcome in a reasonable timeframe.
Students completing in-person studies must also undertake a number of either simulated or real work experience.
Inclusions:
Access to Late Intermediate/Advanced Level Matwork classes- live streamed & recorded library 24:7
Access to our eLearn, 24:7
Access to repertoire learning materials, resources, repertoire videos
Access to NPT Senior Faculty for Repertoire Practise sessions and Tutorials
Access to NPT Senior Faculty for private sessions and observation hours
Access to our Advanced Diploma practitioner NPT Affiliate community
The Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method (11333NAT) is a nationally accredited, Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), Level 6 Qualification giving you the equivalent of an Associate Degree with a recognised health industry outcome, titled:Pilates Practitioner.
The Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method (11333NAT) is an evidence based curriculum that is both government accredited and industry endorsed by Pilates Alliance Australasia.
Become a Pilates Practitioner reaching the highest level of qualification available in the Pilates industry today.
What will you learn?
By completing the Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method (11333NAT) you become one of the few Pilates professionals in Australia certified to instruct healthy to moderate risk level clients, teach up to the late intermediate repertoire on all apparatus and manage a Pilates/health practice. As a graduate you will be ready to incorporate the following senior tasks into your practice:
Care for at risk clientele through the advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Teach through the application of advanced knowledge, including Pre-Pilates and specific Pilates repertoire, to systems of the body
Perform studies of low to moderate level musculoskeletal injuries and conditions
Program strategies for low to moderate risk client conditions and injuries
Program strategies for rehabilitation of in depth musculoskeletal injuries
Conduct critical analysis of research relevant to the Pilates method as an allied health modality
Manage a practice
Teach Late-Intermediate repertoire on the Reformer, Cadillac (Trap Table), Wunda Chair, High Barrel, Spine Corrector and Low Barrels, Ped-a-Pul, and all Small Apparatus, as well as Matwork.
Hundreds of our students have successfully turned their interest in Pilates into a thriving career.
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Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method (10839NAT)
Work placement
Work placement hours are practical hours devoted to applying what you have learned in the course in a studio environment. All students will commence with observation, and are then cleared to commence teaching work experience on an individual basis.
For Advanced Diploma students, work placement can be completed at your principal place of work or an Affiliated Studio that has attained our Work Placement Facilitation Site (WPFS) accreditation.
Australia’s most experienced faculty
Our senior faculty all hold the Advanced Diploma qualification and our specialists in the areas of the Pilates method, high risk rehabilitation, elite sports conditioning and scoliosis.
Direct Credit (DC), Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Current Competency (RCC)
Recognition will be given for skills and knowledge gained in other courses, life experience, or training. DC, RPL and RCC assessment may include a variety of methods such as portfolio, practical test, demonstration, interview or a combination of these methods.
The competencies in this qualification may be attained in several ways:
Formal or informal training and education, including training at work/in-house staff training
