You Hold a Qualification in the Same Discipline
Access advanced education without repeating an entry-level certification.
Body Form Education
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Already qualified? RPL for Pilates instructors and health professionals: eligibility, evidence, outcomes and up to 40% off in person or 25% off online.
Overview
- RPL is discipline-specific and must be approved before enrolment.
- Qualified Pilates instructors with an official qualification and completed final examinations in the same discipline may have apprentice hours, entry-level assessments and the Final Theory Examination waived and receive an Advanced Certificate of Completion.
- Discounts of up to 40% (in person) or 25% (Fully Online) may apply.
- Available for Mat, Reformer, Studio Equipment and Barre.
Real students, real practical days
Inside a Reformer Intake
Reformer days cover spring selection, setups, programming and cueing, with educator feedback on real bodies, not just demonstrations.
- A recent Body Form intakeRecorded at a recent intake
- Physio-ledTaught by experienced educators
Is this pathway right for you?
Build on What You Already Hold
Your Training Focused on Repertoire
Deepen anatomy, biomechanics, programming and movement analysis.
Injuries and Pain Make You Uncertain
Learn practical, in-scope exercise adaptation strategies.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Was Limited
Build your understanding of recovery and exercise considerations.
You Want Functional, Strength-Based Application
Move beyond fixed sequences with programming and progression principles.
You Want Body Form Practical Days Without Requalifying
Join the relevant pathway and earn an Advanced Certificate.
Who Can Apply
- Qualified Pilates instructors with a recognised qualification in the same discipline (certificates of attendance are not enough)
- Physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, exercise physiologists, doctors and nurses
Personal trainers and general fitness professionals do not automatically qualify, and informal or in-house training does not count.
Outcomes
| Applicant | Requirements | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified Pilates instructor, same discipline | Approved pathway; apprentice hours, entry-level assessments and Final Theory Examination waived | Advanced Certificate of Completion |
| Eligible health professional, no Pilates qualification | All apprentice hours, both assessments and the Final Theory Examination | Entry-level teaching qualification |
The Body Form way
Teach the individual,not simply the exercise.
40%Up to off in-person (Hybrid) fees
25%Up to off Fully Online fees
1Advanced Certificate of Completion
How to Apply
Email contact@bodyform.com.au with your final certificate and professional qualifications. Head Office confirms the outcome in writing before you enrol.
Questions
Who can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning?
Qualified Pilates instructors holding an official qualification in the same discipline with completed final examinations, and eligible health professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, exercise physiologists and doctors. Attendance certificates alone are not enough.
What does RPL change?
Qualified instructors on an approved pathway have apprentice hours, entry-level assessments and the Final Theory Examination waived and receive an Advanced Certificate of Completion. Health professionals without a Pilates qualification complete all requirements. Discounts of up to 40% for Hybrid or 25% for Fully Online may apply.
Does a Mat qualification give me Reformer RPL?
No. RPL is discipline-specific. Mat does not automatically provide Reformer recognition or the reverse.
Recognition
Accredited and Recognised
Body Form Education Teacher Training has ITTAP and PMA International accreditation which means all qualifications leave graduates with Global Recognition to teach Pilates all across the world. Additionally on a National level we have taken it even further and our qualifications are also mapped with AUSactive in Australia and recognised through Pilates Aotearoa in New Zealand. This means our students are receiving qualifications that are not only Physio-led education but internationally accredited that has gone through rigorous testing through 3 accreditation companies to ensure you are truly getting beyond the level of understanding you need to be a confident Pilates instructor.
Recognition and accreditation
