MULTIPLE QUALIFICATIONS ACHIEVED
HLT42015 – Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
HLT52015 – Diploma of Remedial Massage
PRACTICAL MASSAGE CLINIC
Massage real clients in our student massage clinic to develop your skills in a supervised environment
EXTENDED STUDY DURATION
104 weeks (Full-time training and assessment)
8 Terms x 10 weeks
Nationally Recognised Courses
The program consists of two qualifications that are nationally recognised across Australia
JOB OUTCOMES
After completing the Massage Therapist program with ALG, you will be well qualified for wide range of careers in the industry
REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST
SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST
SPECIALISED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Expected weekly pay*
*According to JobOutlook
Massage Therapist Program
Overview
Our massage therapist program ensures you are well developed into a complete massage therapist, in a broad range of areas. Students who complete our programs are qualified remedial massage therapists who work with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). Practitioners may be self-employed or work within a larger health service.
Additional outcomes include the attainment of a First Aid Certificate.
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
National Course Code | HLT42015
CRICOS Course Code | 089269B
The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy is the national qualification that allows you to work as a professional massage therapist in Australia.
It will provide you with practical skills in relaxation and therapeutic massage, basic health and postural assessment as well as experiencing a real-world massage clinic.
DIPLOMA OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE
National Course Code | HLT52015
CRICOS Course Code | 089270J
The Diploma in Remedial Massage is the national qualification that allows you to work as a professional remedial massage therapist in Australia.
It will provide you with practical skills in remedial massage, advanced health and postural assessment as well as experiencing a real-world massage clinic.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
COURSE FEES
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MODULES
Massage Foundations
Massage Foundations Tutorial
Massage Techniques A
Massage Techniques B
Health Science A, B & C
Provide First Aid
Safe Work Practices
The Massage Business
Professional Practice
Remedial Massage Techniques A
Remedial Massage Techniques A Tutorial
Remedial Massage Techniques B
Remedial Massage Techniques B Tutorial
Remedial Massage Techniques C
Remedial Massage Techniques C Tutorial
Sports Massage
Nutrition
Advanced Health Science A & B
Specialisation Modalities
Student Clinic
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Click here to download the Units of Competency for Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
Click here to download the Units of Competency for Diploma of Remedial Massage
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The learner group for this course are those who are interested in undertaking a massage qualification and require a structured, classroom-based program with significant clinical experience.
This is an entry-level course and no previous skills or experience are necessary.
Entrants must have:
• Successfully completed the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) online test. Please note that if you are applying for more than one course with us, you will only need to complete the LLN online test once. Students returning to studies at ALG after a significant gap may be required to complete the LLN online test at the discretion of ALG. For more details on how to complete the online test, please refer to 8.Appendix_Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements Factsheet. The purpose of the LLN online test is to ensure that you have the LLN skills needed to undertake your course. It will also show how we can assist you in any areas where you may need help while studying with us.
• Sufficient level of English proficiency to interact with and document client interactions, interpret documents, learner guides and assessment tools, prepare written reports and plans. For more information, please view our English Requirements Factsheet.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to establish and manage professional networks and client relationships with clients of various ages and backgrounds.
Academic Entry Requirements
• Year 10 or equivalent and above.
The learners’ physical attributes may influence their ability to complete the training and assessment. Assessment and training require students to be physically capable of performing massage techniques and manual handling associated with setting up the work area.
Students must have a willingness to massage both male and female students and clients throughout the program in the class demonstrations and practical sessions. They must also be willing to participate in a public student massage clinic.
The course is available to students 18 years and over.
TIMETABLE
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