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Course summary information

Course information

The Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction and the Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction Pathway builds the skills and knowledge to understand the pilates method fundamentals, pilates matwork repertoire & pilates reformer repertoire Intro- Intermediate level including, small apps, progressions and regressions, “hands on” cueing techniques, planning and programming, application of the original concepts and principles developed by Joseph Pilates.

This student will be able to create effective class plans promoting functional core strength, improving physical fitness, conditioning, mental wellbeing and overall health with the ability to cater for all ages, fitness levels, pregnancy and abilities.

The Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction and the Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction Pathway is a comprehensive study of the Pilates matwork equipping the learner to be ready to be employed in a variety of settings including gym/fitness centres, community, professional sporting clubs, elite talent development specialised schools, secondary schools, Pilates studios, groupfit studios, personal training studios with group and or one to one matwork & reformer practicable skills and knowledge to build general strength, conditioning and fitness.

The Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction and the Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction Pathway is an evidence based curriculum acknowledging current research, sports medicine updates and up to date clinical practise

100%- Online

This student will be 100% online, self directed, self paced for the x 9 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 9 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)*
Pregnancy – Pre and post Natal- ‘in the group setting’.
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 27th 2026
Brunswick, VIC – April 11th 2026
Greensborough, VIC – May 16th 2026

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW

New South Wales

Hunters Hill, Sydney – March 7th 2026
Central Coast, NSW – May 24th 2025

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Queensland

Brisbane – March 14th 2026
Hervey Bay- ENQUIRE NOW

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Australian Capital Territory

Canberra – March 15th 2026

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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
Greensborough – Alive Pilates Studio
Brunswick- Armature Pilates

Queensland

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

New South Wales

Hunters Hill, NSW – The Pilates Village
Drummoyne, NSW – The Movement Core
Central Coast, NSW – Renae Blackmore Pilates Studio

Australian Capital Territory

Canberra – Pilates Canberra

Online Only

Global

Course cost:

In-Person
Total: $6,000

100%- Online
Total: $5,085

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

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Course guide

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Enrolments

Name	Location	Cost
2025 100% Online Only- Self Directed Enrol Anytime	Online	$5,085.00	Enrol
Melbourne February 2026 Matwork & Reformer	NPT HQ	$6,000.00	Enrol
Hunters Hill March 2026 Matwork & Reformer	The Pilates Village	$6,000.00	Enrol
Randwick March 2026 Matwork & Reformer	Align Physiotherapy and Pilates	$6,000.00	Enrol
Brisbane March 2026 Diploma	Boutique Pilates Studio	$6,000.00	Enrol
Brisbane March 2026 Matwork & Reformer	Boutique Pilates Studio	$6,000.00	Enrol
Canberra March 2026 Matwork & Reformer	Pilates Canberra	$6,000.00	Enrol
Central Coast March 2026 Matwork & Reformer	Renae Blackmore Pilates Studio	$6,000.00	Enrol
Brunswick April 2026 Matwork & Reformer	Armature	$6,000.00	Enrol
Greensborough May 2026 Matwork & Reformer	Alive Pilates Studio	$6,000.00	Enrol

Nationally recognised training

The qualification

The Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction and the Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction Pathway bundle is a cluster of 9 units of competency drawn from the Diploma of professional Pilates Instruction (11332NAT) for a professional outcome

Upon successful completion you will receive 9 statements of attainment pertaining to Matwork and Reformer instruction, articulating directly into the Diploma of professional Pilates Instruction (11332NAT).

Both the Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction and the Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction pathways are evidence based curriculums that are government accredited and industry endorsed by Pilates Alliance Australasia and AUSactive.

What will you learn?

The Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction + Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction bundle provides an accredited outcome of nine units of competency drawn from the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (11332NAT). As a student you will learn how to:

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)
Develop, conduct and evaluate Pilates Matwork programs
Instruct the Pilates Method Matwork and small apparatus repertoire from introductory to intermediate level
Incorporate the use of Small Apparatus into the delivery of Matwork exercise for clients who are apparently healthy
Lead and instruct clients of low risk / apparently healthy nature including general conditioning

Contribute to Workplace Health and Safety requirements in the Pilates workplace.
Instruct basic to intermediate level reformer exercises by exploring:
- progressions and regressions
- Transitions that will create flow for an effective and continuous workout
- How to create fun and challenging class plans
- How to vary the load and resistance to make exercises more or less challenging
Pregnancy – Pre and post Natal- ‘in the group Reformer setting’.

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Course Delivery

The Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction and Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction is delivered either online-only or face-to-face.

In person

Students undertaking the face-to-face delivery of this course will get access to all learning materials for the 9 units of competency that comprise the Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction and Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction.

Students are required to undertake:

3x repertoire practice
2 x tutorials (matwork) and 2 x tutorials ( reformer)
6 x teaching clinics

Students completing face-to-face studies must also undertake 150 hours of either simulated or real work experience, comprising:

Observation x 30 ( matwork) and x 10 ( reformer)
Teaching x 70 ( matwork) and x 40 ( reformer)

100% online – Self directed

Students undertaking the online delivery of this course will get access to all learning materials for the 9 units of competency that comprise the Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction and Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction.

Students are required to undertake:

410 hours of directed distance learning
270 hours of Self-Directed Learning (SDL)

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

Students completing online only studies must also undertake 150 hours of either simulated or real work experience, comprising:

Observation x 30 ( matwork) and x 10 ( reformer)
Teaching x 70 ( matwork) and x 40 ( reformer)

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.

150 hours of work experience is compulsory for successful completion

Australia’s most experienced faculty

Our faculty educators all share a passion for the Pilates Method and its incredible benefits and we can’t wait to share it with you.

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Recognition

Graduates of the Professional Pilates Matwork Instruction + Professional Pilates Reformer Instruction will be provided with Statement of Attainments. These acknowledge completion of nine accredited units of competency, which can be counted towards the full Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT).

All graduates will be automatically eligible for insurance and peak body body membership with Ausactive as professional group matwork and group reformer pilates instructors.

PDP’s

Government Accredited – NRT
Industry endorsed: Ausactive – 30 CEC’s and membership status, ESSA – 15 Pdp’s ( reformer only), Pilates Alliance Australasia – membership status