HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

DOMESTIC STUDENTS
Duration | 26 weeks (0.5 year) – full-time or part-time distance, online or blended mode |
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Location | Mervic campus, on-campus simulated environment/room, and actual workplace (placement) |
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of massage therapists who provide general health maintenance treatments. It does not reflect the role of a remedial massage therapist. Practitioners may be self-employed or work within a larger health service. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The course provides the skills and knowledge required to work as a professional massage therapist. You will be qualified to perform relaxation massage and may find employment as a therapist at a day spa, health resort, or multidisciplinary clinics.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Career Opportunities
On completing this qualification, learners are suited to undertake roles such as:
- Massage therapist
- Sports massage therapist
- Remedial massage therapist
- Massage therapist
Course Structure
To attain HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy, students must complete 13 units of competency – 10 core and 3 electives. Units have been chosen below;
Unit code | Unit Description |
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CHCPRP005 | Engage with health professionals and the health system |
BSBSMB404 | Undertake small business planning |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people. |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
HLTMSG001 | Develop massage practice |
CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships |
HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
HLTINF004 | Manage the prevention and control of infection |
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
HLTMSG002 | Assess client massage needs |
HLTMSG004 | Provide massage treatments |
HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
*Elective units for this qualification are current at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Entry Requirements
Age Requirements
All students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of the course commencement to study at Mervic College.
English Language Requirements
Mervic approved LLN (ACSF level 3) or an English Placement Test;
OR
General English with Intermediate level achieved;
OR
Mature-age candidates with relevant industry experience
Academic Requirements
Completion of Year 11 or higher.
Pre-Training Review
All students are required to undertake a pre-training review that aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the courses to the learner, and relevant experience.
Qualification Recognition
Qualifications offered by Mervic College are based on the principles, guidelines, and standards set by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and VET Quality Framework (VQF) and are nationally recognised.
Course Tuition Fee
Subsidy: No government-funded places are available at the moment.
Special discounted fee: $4,500
NO APPLICATION OR ENROLMENT FEE
Contact our student admin team for further information on fees and an offer – admissions@merviccollege.edu.au
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