Logbooks vs Practical Placement (Shadowing Hours) – What’s the Difference?

📝 Logbooks
Logbooks record your own supervised training sessions, where you apply your skills under guidance.
These sessions must be supervised and signed off by an approved mentor who meets SR PT Education’s requirements.
Your mentor must have completed the Mentor Application Form, allowing the RTO to verify their qualifications before your logbooks can be marked as competent.

👀 Shadowing Hours
As part of the Practical Placement Log unit, students are required to complete their shadowing hours to gain hands-on experience in a professional fitness environment.

Please note: your logbook hours are not to be included in this practical placement log.

Objectives:

• Apply theoretical knowledge in a practical environment.
• Develop and refine personal training skills under professional supervision.
• Gain insight into the daily operations of fitness facilities.
• Build professional relationships within the fitness industry.

Supervision: Placements should be conducted under the guidance of a qualified personal trainer or fitness professional to ensure proper mentorship and feedback.

✅ In summary:

• Logbooks: Must be supervised and signed by an approved mentor verified by SR PT Education.
• Shadowing: Can be signed by a trainer or gym manager.