What are industry peak bodies and must I join them?
There is no legislation to say that you MUST join any industry peak body, however the sporting and fitness industry in attempt to administer self regulation policies have adopted structured plans to ensure the credibility and professionalism of their industry. For example the Fitness Industry accept that before you can work in many gymnasiums and fitness centres around the country, you must have “Fitness Australia” accreditation. Industry peak bodies may bring benefits such as goup buying power for goods and services such as insurance or trade tools such as software packages. The minimum requirement for joining an industry peak body is a nationally recognised qualification at a minimum of Certificate III.
