Course summary information

Course summary: 

The Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT) builds the required skills and knowledge to understand the pilates method in the traditional fully equipped pilates studio. The study of the Diploma of professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT) with National Pilates Training RTO (21719) takes a comprehensive approach to each of the Joseph Pilates uniquely designed apparatus including the reformer, Wunda Chair, Cadillac/trapeze, Ped-a-Pul, ladder Barrel, spine corrector, baby arc, matwork, small props/apparatus in applying the original Joseph Pilates concepts and principles. 

As a graduate of the Diploma of professional pilates Instruction (10838NAT)  you will be equipped in managing low risk conditions, have the ability to tailor programs to meet individual needs for injury prevention, sports performance enhancement, improving strength and fitness for overall general health and wellbeing.

The curriculum for the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT) is an evidence based curriculum acknowledging current research, sports medicine updates and up to date clinical practise.

This qualification completed with National Pilates Training RTO 21719 has been government accredited, industry endorsed by Pilates Alliance Australasia and AUSactive meeting industry standards ensuring all graduates are comprehensively trained and have the required employability skills.

100%- Online

This student will be 100% online, self directed, self paced for the x 20 units of competency.

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 work place, 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 required knowledge acquisition in the NPT eLearn for the x 20 units of competency and supported for the required practicable skills with the “in person” scheduled sessions in the form of repertoire practice sessions, tutorials and teaching clinics (loggable work placement hours) working alongside peers, coached and mentored by our knowledgeable and highly experienced NPT faculty. This student, choosing this method of delivery, enjoys social contact, interacting with peers, receiving feedback, wants the support and coaching from our NPT faculty in reaching their desired outcome in a reasonable timeframe.

Inclusions: 

  • Intro to Pilates
  • Intro to Anatomy
  • Purpose built eLearn
  • Downloadable resources and tools
  • Repertoire workbooks
  • Repertoire Practice Sessions *
  • Tutorials*
  • Teaching clinics (work placement hours)*
  • Student membership- AUSactive
  • Student membership- PAA

*Included with supported in-person delivery method and available for an additional cost for 100% online

Start Dates:

In-Person

Applications close 2 weeks prior to the start date.

 

Victoria 

  • NPT HQ – Melbourne – February 28th 2025

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW

 

New South Wales 

  • Hunters Hill, Sydney – March 23rd 2025
  • Central Coast, NSW – April 13th 2025

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW

 

Queensland 

  • Brisbane – March 15th 2025
  • Hervey Bay- ENQUIRE NOW

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW

 

Australian Capital Territory 

  • Canberra – March 2nd 2025 

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW

 

Online only

Applications open anytime

Delivery schedule available for in-person. Please contact Katrina Edwards on katrina@nationalpilates.com.au

 

Duration:

16-19 weeks

100% online, start today, any time, anywhere.

Locations:

 In-Person

Victoria 

  • Melbourne- National Pilates Training HQ

 

Queensland

  • Brisbane – Boutique Pilates Method
  • Hervey Bay – Core Condition Pilates & Massage Studio

 

New South Wales 

  • Hunters Hill, Sydney – The Pilates Village 
  • Central Coast, NSW – Renae Blackmore Pilates Studio

 

Australian Capital Territory

  • Canberra – Pilates Canberra

 

Online Only

  • Global

Course cost:

In-Person
Total: $10,685

100%- Online
Total: $8,835

Payment plan schedules available, please contact Katrina Edwards on katrina@nationalpilates.com.au

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Enrolments

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2024 100% Online Only- Self Directed Enrol Anytime Online $8,835.00
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Melbourne February 2025 Diploma NPT HQ $10,685.00
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Canberra March 2025 Diploma Pilates Canberra $10,685.00
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Brisbane March 2025 Diploma Boutique Pilates Studio $10,685.00
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Hunters Hill March 2025 Diploma The Pilates Village $10,685.00
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Nationally recognised training

The qualification

The Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT) is regarded as the entry level qualification to gain employment in the Pilates industry. The Diploma is designed to reflect the role of an instructor who can work autonomously within the defined range, under limited supervision.

Graduates of this course will be able to take up employment as a Pilates instructor, teaching comprehensive Pilates studio work on all apparatus to a variety of clients in health centres, fitness centres, community centres, clinical practices, or in their own studio.

The Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT) is an evidence based curriculum that is both government accredited and industry endorsed by Pilates Alliance Australasia and AUSactive.

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What will you learn?

The Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT) course will prepare you to operate in a professional and specialised studio environment with low-risk client groups. The course is divided into 20 units covering all aspects of the Pilates Method, including:

  • Basic anatomy and physiology principles and practical application to movement, through NPT’s pre-requisite gateway course introduction to Anatomy (or completion of HLTAAP001 Recognise Healthy Body Systems qualification or an equivalent)
  • History, concepts and principles of the Pilates Method
  • Exercise planning and programming
  • Postural analysis and appraisal
  • Applied correction of faulty posture and postural dysfunction
  • Client management, assessment and instructing techniques
  • Work Health and Safety and legal requirements within the Pilates industry
  • Methods of communication in dealing with clients and colleagues
  • Adult learning and instructional techniques for one-on-one and groups
  • Interactions and referrals with other health care professionals
  • Systematic approaches to Pilates studio and matwork programming
  • Pilates exercise for special conditions
  • Work ethics and professional development
  • Pilates repertoire for mat, reformer, cadillac, wunda chair, barrels and small apparatus from introductory to intermediate levels.
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Course Delivery

The Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT) is delivered either online-only or face-to-face.

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In person

Students undertaking the in person delivery of this course will get access to all learning materials for the 20 units of competency that comprise the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT).

Students undertaking the in person of this course will have access to all learning materials and resources for all. 20 number of units of competency within our Learning management system (LMS) and our NPT eLearn.

Students are required to undertake:

  • 825 hours of directed learning
  • 300 hours of Self-Directed Learning (SDL)
  • 100 hours of self mastery (unsupervised & compulsory x2 weekly supervised sessions)

Students are also required to attend:

  • 5 x repertoire practices
  • 7 x tutorials
  • 14 x teaching clinics

Students completing in person studies must also undertake 300 hours of either simulated or real work experience, comprising:

  • 100 hours observation
  • 200 hours teacher training
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100% online – Self directed

Students undertaking the 100% online – Self directed of this course will get access to all learning materials for the 20 units of competency that comprise the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT).

Students undertaking the 100% online – Self directed delivery of this course will have access to all learning materials and resources for all. 20 number of units of competency within our Learning management system (LMS) and our NPT eLearn.

Students are required to undertake:

  • 825 hours of directed distance learning
  • 300 hours of Self-Directed Learning (SDL)
  • 100 hours of self mastery

Students can choose to attend Pilates fundamentals, tutorials and teaching clinics (work placement hours) at an additional cost.

Students completing 100% online – Self directed studies must also undertake 300 hours of either simulated or real work experience, comprising:

  • 100 hours observation
  • 200 hours teacher training

Work placement

The work placement component is an essential phase of your training. Being able to put all of your knowledge into practice before you leave the course ensure that you are confident and ready to take on work as an instructor in a professional studio environment.

The work placement hours for this course are part of the delivery schedule and completed through “on-the-job” assisting hours and real time hours at one of our affiliate studios.

Note that you are still under the supervision of a qualified and experienced practitioner during your work placement.

300 hours of work experience is compulsory for successful completion

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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
  • Work experience
  • General life experience and/or
  • Any combination of the above
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