Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

Overview

(Please note displayed fees are for 2023 and may change for 2024.)

Learn the skills you require to provide general health and well-being treatments, with specific expertise in the treatment and prevention of muscle soreness and relaxation techniques for your clients. Job outcomes for this qualification may include self-employment, a day spa therapist or working in a multi-disciplinary health care team. This qualification may also provide you with credits towards the Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT52015.

Delivery Methods

• Blended – Teaching and assessment will be conducted on-campus and online.
• Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Enrol

On-campus/blended: Course commencing Monday 12 February 2024, please register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when this course is open for applications, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Traineeship: The Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Duration

12-15 months

Schedule

On-campus/blended: Commencing 12 February 2024, 3 days per week (Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays), 9am-4pm, on-campus face-to-face classes.

Traineeship: Individual training plans will be developed in consultation with your employer, as part of your traineeship.

Requirements

• Successful applicants for this course will be required to obtain a Working with Children’s Check and may be asked to apply for a National Police check prior to placement. On receipt of your course application you will be emailed an ‘Application Requirement Questionnaire’ electronic form and you will be required to provide evidence of a Victorian Working With Children’s Check (WWCC).

COVID-19 vaccination evidence will be asked for at some placement venues. If you do not have evidence of COVID-19 vaccination, you may have limited placement opportunities. Please speak with your Course Coordinator to discuss your placement options if necessary.

You will also need a high level of maturity and responsibility to cope with the demands of academic and practical aspects of this course.

Information Sessions

• Thursday 26 October 2023, Time: 6pm-7.30pm, Room B105 (upstairs, Building B Wodonga TAFE)

Field Placement

Clinical Placement Students must be a minimum of 17 years of age at the time of their first clinical placement. Students will complete 80 hours of clinical placement throughout the course. During relevant stages of the course, all students will be scheduled to take part in a supervised student massage clinic at Wodonga TAFE, which is open to the public. There is also an expectation that students will practice their skills in the broader community. Students will also participate in on-site placement opportunities which will be arranged by your placement coordinator. The times and days of these sessions may vary to suit the establishment of which the student will be attending. Students may be required to have a current police check, and working with children check to attend specific clinical placement venues.

COVID-19 vaccination evidence will be asked for at some placement venues. If you do not have evidence of COVID-19 vaccination, you may have limited placement opportunities. Please speak with your Course Coordinator to discuss your placement options if necessary.

Skills developed

- Establish and manage client relationships
- Work with diverse people
- Manage legal and ethical compliance
- Confirm physical health status
- Provide first aid
- Manage the prevention and control of infection
- Develop massage practice
- Assess client massage needs
- Provide massage treatments
- Manage work health and safety
- Undertake small business planning
- Facilitate the empowerment of older people
- Address the needs of people with chronic disease

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification

Fees

Government Funded $3,746.00 (Tuition $3,472.00, Materials $274.00)
Concession $968.40 (Tuition $694.40, Materials $274.00)
Fee For Service $6,350.00 (Tuition $6,076.00, Materials $274.00)

Fees Additional Information

Additional course costs that may apply
Please note depending on individual circumstance there may be additional costs that apply throughout the completion of your qualification. These will be discussed further with your Course Coordinator, and may include:
- National Police Check, and the Working With Children Check
- Linen purchase and associated laundering costs for practical sessions and clinic
- Workwear requirements for placement
- Vaccination requirements
- Travel to placement service providers.

Additional fee assistance may be available for eligible individuals, as part of State & Commonwealth government initiatives. Materials fees may apply.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the 'Apply Now' tab on our website.

Materials Fees

• Essenza Day Spa Excursion
  - Wet Lab Anatomy Excursion
  - Name badge
  - Clinic uniform shirt
  - Work books
  - Clinic manual
  

Careers

Job outcomes for this qualification may include self-employment, working as a day spa therapist or working in a multi-disciplinary health care team.

Pathways

Continue your studies into the Diploma of Remedial Massage and then to the Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy to add further knowledge and practical experience to your range of professional skills. Your additional studies in the Diploma of Remedial Massage may also lead you into further studies in the following courses at various universities, including Bachelor of Health Science (Musculoskeletal Therapy), Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine), and Bachelor of Rehabilitation. Please check with individual universities for further information. Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

• All applicants understand there is a selection process that applies to all courses. This process includes: LLN (Language, Literacy & Numeracy) Assessment; Written Tasks; Phone/Face-to-face Interview.
• Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy Assessment online. Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete an LLN assessment to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.
• Please allow one hour to complete the LLN Robot Assessment. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section included in the assessment.
• Your LLN Assessment will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.
• If you are unable to access the LLN Robot Assessment link please contact our Customer Experience team as soon as possible.
• Note: Completion of the LLN Robot Assessment does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.