International Registration

Are you seeking work overseas?

Gain international recognition and direct transfer to work in the UK, NZ & Europe through Fitness Australia's Exercise Professional Registration.

Exercise Professionals who are registered with Fitness Australia are now able to transfer their qualifications to an increasing number of countries through ICREP's (the International Confederation of Registered Exercise Professionals) portability arrangement.

Registered Fitness Australia Exercise Professional registering with:

 You will need:

  • Fitness Australia Registration card or certificate
  • Plus complying with any other local registration requirements

For those who are coming from overseas with membership with ICREPS to register with Fitness Australia you will need:

  • Current REPS membership certificate
  • Current Australian First Aid and CPR

There is also the offer of an portability letter for those who are not registered in their home country but intend to travel. This letter is provided for a fee by your relevant local registration association. To receive this letter individuals need to provide evidence of their ability to register by way of local qualifications and other specific criteria. 

International Registration Portability

Fitness Australia

REPS United Kingdom REPS New Zealand REPS Ireland REPS South Africa  EREPS
Gym Instructor Level 2 Gym Exercise Consultant Level 2 Fitness Instructor Fitness Instructor Fitness Instructor
Group Exercise Instructor (Free Style) Level 2 ETM (exercise to music) Group Exercise Choregraphed & Exercise Consultant Level 1 Group Exercise Group Exercise Group Exercise
Personal Trainer Level 3 Personal Trainer Personal Trainer (Contractor) Level 4 Personal Trainer Level 4 Personal Trainer Level 4 Personal Trainer
Older Adults Trainer Older Adults Trainer - - - -
Aqua Instructor Aqua Instructor - Aqua Instructor Aqua Instructor Aqua Instructor

NB: There is no international equivalent for Children's Trainer

Are you using the new Adult Pre-Exercise Screening Tool with your clients?

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