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4622 Pilates and Yoga Instructors

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

4622 Pilates and Yoga Instructors

Instruct Pilates and yoga classes to enhance physical fitness and wellbeing.

Gym Pilates instructors are excluded from this unit group. Gym Pilates instructors are included in Occupation 462131 Fitness Instructor (General).

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

462231 Pilates Instructor

Instructs Pilates classes with a focus on core strength and stability in the pursuit of physical fitness and wellbeing.

Gym Pilates instructors are excluded from this occupation. Gym Pilates instructors are included in Occupation 462131 Fitness Instructor (General).

Alternative title

  • Pilates Teacher

Specialisations

  • Group Pilates Instructor
  • Studio Pilates Instructor

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Plans, teaches and delivers Pilates exercises and techniques to individuals and groups
  • Guides participants on how to use various Pilates apparatus such as mats, reformers and trapeze tables
  • Inspires and trains people to improve their strength and flexibility through the Pilates method
  • Educates clients to ensure correct execution of Pilates exercises
Occupation

462232 Yoga Teacher

Teaches and demonstrates various yoga practices to individuals or groups to enhance their physical fitness and wellbeing.

Alternative title

  • Yoga Instructor

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Plans and delivers group or individual yoga sessions, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for students
  • Demonstrates different yoga practices and techniques to help students understand and perform them effectively
  • Assists students in achieving correct alignment during yoga poses
  • Visually assesses students to evaluate and determine their skill level, and adapts teaching accordingly
  • Evaluates students with restricted movement, and modifies and guides poses to ensure safe practice
  • Applies knowledge of biomechanics and movement patterns to ensure safe yoga practice for students