The Ultimate Reformer Series
Reformer Pilates Courses Australia
Ultimate Reformer
The Ultimate Reformer Certification has been designed with all movement specialists in mind from physical therapists to personal trainers and group instructors
Graduates will be able to instruct Reformer classes in a Pilates Studio, small group session (semi or private); gym group classes; health center group classes; home and corporate environment.
- NSW, VIC, WA, SA, QLD, TAS
- Duration: 260 hours
- Lectures & Theory: 130 hrs
- Observation & Self Mastery: 80 hrs
- Apprentice Teaching: 50 hrs
- Final Exam within 12 months: 3 hrs
- Price: from $3,250 (see pricing options below)
COURSE DATES
Important Course Registration Details:
Registrations close 14 days before the course starts to allow time for approvals and posting of manuals.
Early bird deadlines are listed with each course.
SYDNEY
- 2027 ROUND 1: Polestar Pilates (Brookvale)
- PP: 13-14 February 2027
- Reformer Tutorial 1 : 12-14 April 2027
- Practicum 1: 10 April 2027
- Reformer Tutorial 2: 14-16 May 2027
- Practicum 2: 29 May 2027
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Early Bird closes on Friday 18th December 2026.
- Tutorials: Fri & Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm. | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local time
- 2026 ROUND 1: Polestar Pilates (Brookvale)
- PP: 14-15 February 2026
- Reformer Tutorial 1 : 13-15 March 2026
- Practicum 1: 18 April 2026
- Reformer Tutorial 2: 08-10 May 2026
- Practicum 2: 30 May 2026
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Early Bird closes on Friday 19th December 2025.
- Tutorials: Fri & Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm. | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local time
MELBOURNE
- 2026 ROUND 2: Silverback Pilates (Newport)
- PP: Online
- Reformer Tutorial 1 : 31 July-02 August 2026
- Practicum 1: 22 August 2026
- Reformer Tutorial 2: 11-13 September 2026
- Practicum 2: 10 October 2026
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Early Bird closes on Friday 19th June 2026.
- Tutorials: Fri & Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm. | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local time
GOLD COAST
- 2027 ROUND 1: Pilates & Co (Robina)
- PP: online
- Reformer Tutorial 1 : 21-23 May 2027
- Practicum 1: 05 June 2027
- Reformer Tutorial 2: 18-20 June 2027
- Practicum 2: 17 July 2027
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Early Bird closes on Friday 9th April 2027.
- Tutorials: Fri & Sat 11pm-5pm, Sun 11.30am-5.30pm. | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local time
BRISBANE
- 2026 ROUND 1: The Body Refinery (New Farm)
- PP: online
- Reformer Tutorial 1 : TBC
- Practicum 1:
- Reformer Tutorial 2:
- Practicum 2:
- Tutorials: Fri & Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm. | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local time
PERTH
- 2027 ROUND 1: Pilates on Angelo (South Perth)
- PP: online
- Reformer Tutorial 1 : 14-16 May 2027
- Practicum 1: 12 June 2027
- Reformer Tutorial 2 : 02-04 July 2027
- Practicum 2: 24 July 2027
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Early Bird closes on Friday 2nd April 2027.
- Tutorials: Fri & Sat 12pm-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm. | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local time
ADELAIDE
- 2027 ROUND 1: Inner Strength Pilates (Hyde Park)
- PP: 06-07 February 2027 (at Smart Health, North Adelaide)
- Reformer Tutorial 1 : 05-07 March 2027
- Practicum 1: 03 April 2027
- Reformer Tutorial 2: 14-16 May 2027
- Practicum 2: 05 June 2027
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Early Bird closes on 18th December 2026.
- Tutorials: Fri & Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm. | Practicums 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local time
SYDNEY (INT)
- SYDNEY - 16-20 April 2027 - Pilates Nook (Bronte)
- The Intensive format delivers the same curriculum in less time (5 full days) so you can graduate sooner. Spaces are limited to 12.
- PP: 13-14 February 2027 (Brookvale) OR Online
- Reformer 1 through 3: 5 days: 16-20 April 2027
- Practicum 1: 15 May 2027
- Practicum 2: 05 June 2027
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Early Bird closes on Friday 5th February 2027.
- Times: Fri-Sat 1pm-7pm, Sun 8am-5pm, Mon-Tue 12pm-6pm | Practicums: 1pm-5pm
- All times shown are in local time
- SYDNEY - 17-21 April 2026 - Pilates Nook (Bronte)
- The Intensive format delivers the same curriculum in less time (5 full days) so you can graduate sooner. Spaces are limited to 12.
- PP: 14-15 February 2026 (Brookvale) OR Online
- Reformer 1 through 3: 17-21 April 2026
- Practicum 1: 16 May 2026
- Practicum 2: 13 June 2026
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Early Bird closes on Friday 6th February 2026.
- Times: TBC | Practicums: 12pm-4pm
- All times shown are in local time
Download Polestar Course Details
COURSE RECOGNITION
Students who graduate from Polestar’s Ultimate Reformer series qualify for:
- Group Membership with the Pilates Alliance of Australasia
- Fitness Pilates Instructor (FPI) with AUSactive. Must also include the unit NAT11292001 – Work within the Pilates Industry (from the Diploma).
- For those already members with AUSactive you will receive 15 CEC’s for REF1-REF3 and 10 CEC’s for PP.
- Members with ESSA will receive 15 CPDs
COURSE DETAILS
PRE-REQUISITES
Minimum requirements for entry into this course are:
- Attainment of HSC / Secondary education or tertiary education equivalent
- A good understanding of Pilates – we recommend completing a minimum of 25 hours of personal Pilates practice either in private or group sessions. This may include matwork and studio work (preferably with a Polestar Pilates certified practitioner). This can be provided as a log from your studio/gym or letter/email from your Pilates practitioner.
- Successful completion of Polestar’s online Anatomy course or HLTAAP001 (Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context) equivalent. RPL for units completed through a recognised complementary health care college or RTO are accepted once transcript is provided to compliance.
- Completion of Polestar Matwork Series or Pilates Mat qualification from another Pilates education school of equivalent level.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- PP: NAT11292002
Ability to apply the Polestar Pilates Principles & Postural assessment framework. - REF1: Ability to plan and instruct a beginner Polestar Pilates Reformer class.
- REF2: Ability to plan and instruct an intermediate level Reformer class
- REF3: Ability to plan and instruct an advanced level Reformer class.
- HLTWHS003: Ability to maintain work health and safety
COURSE HOURS
- Lectures & Homework: 155 hrs
- Academic units: 50 hrs
- Observation: 30 hrs
- Self-Mastery: 50 hrs
- Apprentice Teaching: 50 hrs
- Final Exam: 3 hrs
POLESTAR’S ONLINE RESOURCE CENTRE
Upon registration, you are automatically enrolled into Polestar’s Online Resource Centre where you will have access to interactive study resources including lectures, case studies, repertoire review and much more. Check your inbox for an email outlining your homework assignments and lots of useful information for your course. During your first weekend Unit, you will receive your manuals and this is when you can start to complete your logbook hours.
PRACTICUMS
Practicums help accelerate your teaching and demonstration hours in a supported environment with an Educator. Teaching is within a clinical format against units of competency and allows students to accrue 2 hours for 1 hour (1:2) towards their student logbook. Topics included will be review of Theory, Repertoire, Case Studies and Self-Mastery demonstration and teaching. They are schedule generally over 4hrs but can be shorter and some are online.
There are 2 Practicums scheduled as part of the Matwork course and are included in the course fees.
FINAL EXAM
You have 12 months from when you start Polestar Principles (PP) to take your exam. The exam consists of a two-hour multiple choice exam and class design case study, and a one hour practical exam showing demonstration and teaching skills. All your log book hours must be completed.
COURSE PRICING
COURSE PACKAGES
Ultimate REFORMER Certification Units: PP, REF1, REF2, REF3, Course Manuals, Principle of Movement book by Brent Anderson, Logbook, Online Portal, 2 Practicums and Final Exam .
PAYMENT PLAN
EARLY BIRD: (available up to 8 weeks prior)
- Full Payment upfront $3,090
- Payment Plan $3,280
Deposit: $755 | $505 x 5 months
STANDARD: (after early bird pricing ends)
- Full Payment upfront $3,460
- Payment Plan $3,620
Deposit: $770 | $570 x 5 month
Additional out of pocket expenses
- The practical self-mastery hours are at an additional cost to the course fees as you will be attending studios to complete these. Remember that 15 hours can be completed as self-directed study (unsupervised)
- Logbook sign off for teaching and demonstration of all repertoire. As you proceed through the course all repertoire learnt must be signed off by an Educator or Mentor for teaching and demonstration. Polestar allocates time at each face to face weekend for repertoire check off however sometimes students are not quite ready so this will need to be done in your own time and will incur additional fees by engaging a mentor or attending study groups in your city.
- Required Reading books: as noted in course overview above
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST when applicable. All prices are subject to change without notice.
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST when applicable. All prices are subject to change without notice.
Registration Policies (including Cancellations and Transfers) – Please refer to the REGISTRATION POLICY
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