HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage

Career paths vary enormously. You will be able to work as a remedial massage therapist in a range of areas, including:

• allied health practices or health organisations
• sporting clubs
• gyms
• wellness retreats
• health spas
• corporate massage environments
• private clinics
• cruise ships
• hospitals
• aged care facilities.

A qualification in remedial massage gives you the option to work as an employee or as a subcontractor, and the freedom to work anywhere. Many massage therapists are self-employed, running successful private practices. Working for yourself allows you the flexibility to choose your hours. You can also travel and work around the world.

To be awarded the HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage, a student must successfully complete a total of twenty-one (21) units of competency, comprising of:

• sixteen (16) core units, and;
• five (5) elective units, of which:
• at least one (1) unit must be selected from the Business Management group listed in the HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage qualification;
• up to four (4) units must be selected from the electives listed in the HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage qualification, any endorsed training package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core Units

• CHCCOM006 – Establish and manage client relationships

• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people

• CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance

• CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice

• CHCPRP005 – Engage with health professionals and the health system

• HLTAAP003 – Analyse and respond to client health information

• HLTAID003 – Provide first aid

• HLTINF004 – Manage the prevention and control of infection

• HLTMSG001 – Develop massage practice

• HLTMSG002 – Assess client massage needs

• HLTMSG003 – Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments

• HLTMSG004 – Provide massage treatments

• HLTMSG005 – Provide remedial massage treatments

• HLTMSG006 – Adapt remedial massage practice to meet specific needs

• HLTMSG008 – Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments

• HLTWHS004 – Manage work health and safety

• BSBSMB404 – Undertake small business planning

• CHCCCS001 – Address the needs of people with chronic disease

• BSBMED401 – Manage patient recordkeeping system

• SISSSPT307A – Conduct advanced taping

• HLTMSG007 – Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

*Elective units for this qualification are current at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Work-Based Training (WBT)

200 hours of work in an approved facility over the duration of the course.

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 4-5) 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 12 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.