Pilates ITC's Instructor Training Studios (ITS) provide professional Studio environments for in-person learning, practical training and assessment across our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

How you use an Instructor Training Studio will depend on your course, pathway and study mode.

For undergraduate Students, particularly those studying in the Blended study mode, your ITS is an important home base for scheduled Course Delivery, Teaching Clinics, Practical Assessments and eligible Work Placement activities.

For postgraduate Students, your existing professional teaching environment remains the primary setting for your Work Placement. Instructor Training Studios provide additional opportunities for eligible in-person learning, Observation, Teaching Practice, Self-Mastery and other scheduled postgraduate activities where applicable.

• Instructor Training Studio (ITS): A Pilates Studio approved by Pilates ITC to host applicable in-person training, assessment, Work Placement and other Student learning activities.

• Blended Study Mode: A combination of online learning and scheduled live or in-person learning and support.

• Course Delivery Day (CDD): A scheduled undergraduate training day combining practical and theoretical course learning with a Pilates ITC Educator.

• Teaching Clinic (TC): A structured undergraduate Work Placement and practical learning session where Students develop their teaching skills with Educator support.

• Work Placement (WP): Practical learning undertaken as part of applicable course requirements. The structure and supervision of Work Placement differs between undergraduate and postgraduate study.

• Self-Mastery (SM): Purposeful Pilates practice undertaken to experience, explore and consolidate course learning in your own body.

This article applies to current and prospective Pilates ITC Students who may access an Instructor Training Studio as part of their course or pathway.

Your use of an ITS will depend on your course requirements, study mode, location and the activities available at the Studio.

If you're studying an undergraduate course in the Blended study mode, your Instructor Training Studio provides the professional environment for many of your scheduled in-person learning experiences.

Depending on your course and timetable, you may attend your ITS for:

• Course Delivery Days – hands-on learning with Pilates ITC Educators and your fellow Students;

• Teaching Clinics – structured opportunities to develop and practise your teaching;

• Practical Assessments – scheduled assessment of your developing professional capabilities;

• Work Placement – eligible Observation and Teaching Practice activities;

• Self-Mastery – opportunities to experience and practise the Pilates Method; and

• connection with Educators, Students and the wider Pilates community.

Your timetable and LMS will identify the scheduled activities that form part of your enrolment.

Instructor Training Studios may also provide additional Work Placement opportunities outside your scheduled training. Always check the requirements for your particular course and make the appropriate arrangements before attending a Studio for Work Placement.

Postgraduate learning works a little differently.

As a qualified Pilates teacher, your existing professional teaching environment is the primary setting for your postgraduate Work Placement. This allows you to apply your developing advanced knowledge and skills directly within your regular professional practice and with your own Clients.

You therefore do not need to complete your postgraduate Work Placement at an Instructor Training Studio.

However, Pilates ITC's Instructor Training Studios can provide valuable additional opportunities to connect with the wider Pilates ITC learning environment.

Depending on your course, location and availability, an ITS may be used for eligible activities such as:

• Advanced Observation;

• Advanced Teaching Practice;

• Advanced Self-Mastery;

• scheduled in-person postgraduate learning where applicable;

• approved Private Tuition; and

• an in-person Practical Assessment where specifically requested and arranged.

Access to an Instructor Training Studio for postgraduate activities is not automatic and may depend on the activity, Studio availability, scheduling and prior arrangements.

Your Course Training Plan, LMS and Student Knowledge Base Library will identify the learning and Work Placement requirements relevant to your postgraduate course or Advanced Pathway.

The role of Instructor Training Studios within Work Placement differs according to your level of study.

Undergraduate Students are encouraged to gain meaningful in-Studio experience through Pilates ITC Instructor Training Studios and approved Work Placement Studios. This exposure to professional Studio environments, experienced Instructors and real-world teaching is an important part of developing your professional capabilities.

Postgraduate Students ordinarily complete eligible Advanced Teaching Practice within their existing professional teaching environment. You may choose to access an Instructor Training Studio for additional eligible Work Placement activities where available, but this is not required simply because you are completing postgraduate Work Placement.

For postgraduate Advanced Observation, up to 100% may also be completed through the Pilates ITC Digital Studio, although in-Studio Observation can provide valuable additional professional learning where accessible.

Pilates ITC works with Instructor Training Studios across Australia and New Zealand.

You can view our current Studio locations and details on the Pilates ITC Instructor Training Studios page.

Studio locations and available activities may change, so always refer to the website and your current course information rather than relying on a previous timetable or Studio arrangement.

If an Instructor Training Studio activity forms part of your scheduled course delivery, follow the information provided in your Student Portal, LMS or Course Training Plan, as applicable.

If you're hoping to use an ITS for an additional Work Placement, Self-Mastery, Private Tuition or other activity outside your scheduled training, make sure the activity is eligible for your course and that the appropriate arrangements have been made before attending.

For questions about whether an activity can contribute towards your learning or Work Placement requirements, use Ask an Educator.

For questions about Studio access, bookings, scheduling or other administrative arrangements, contact Student Support.

If you have questions about accessing an Instructor Training Studio or need help with arrangements, our Student Support Team is here to help. Visit our Contact Us page for current contact details.

This policy aligns with the revised Standards for RTOs 2025, specifically:

• Standard 1 – Clause 1.1: Training and assessment strategies and practices are consistent with the requirements of the training product and enable each learner to meet the requirements for each unit of competency.

• Standard 1 – Clause 1.3: Learners are provided with quality learning experiences that reflect current industry practices and support their progression.

• Standard 2 – Clause 2.2: The RTO systematically monitors and evaluates training and assessment strategies and practices to ensure ongoing improvement.

• Disclaimer: This Policy / Procedure when printed, this becomes an uncontrolled document. 

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  Version Control Table  

  Version Number	Date	Owner	Change / Update
  V1.0	07 April 2025	Training Manager	Introduced a dedicated guidelines
  V1.1	08 September 2026	CEO	Updated to reflect post graduate use