This qualification is designed for complete beginners in massage and reflects the role of massage therapists who provide general health maintenance treatments. For Students wanting to continue study after successful completion of this qualification can apply for course credit for the HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage.

Clinical Requirements

Students enrolled in HLT42021 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy are required to complete a minimum of 80 hours practical experience in MTI’s fully supervised Student Massage Clinic involving at least 40 massage treatment sessions including assessment on both male and female clients from different stages of life with varied presentations

13 Units of Competency are required for award of this qualifications consisting of 10 Core Units and 3 Elective units. Students must have also completed 80 hours of Student Clinic work.

Core Units

CHCCOM006    Establish and manage client relationships
CHCDIV001      Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003     Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTAAP002     Confirm physical health status
HLTINF004      Manage the prevention and control of infection
HLTMSG009    Develop massage practice
HLTMSG010     Assess client massage needs
HLTMSG011     Provide massage treatments
HLTMSG012    Apply relaxation massage clinical practice
HLTWHS004   Manage work health and safety

Elective Units

BSBESB401      Research and develop business plans
CHCPRP005    Engage with health professionals and the health system
HLTAID011      Provide First Aid

*Elective units have been selected by the college in consultation with industry experts

Training Product Status: Current

Training Product Release Date:   15 Dec 2022

 

• Minimum 18 year of age
• IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent
• A minimum of Australian Year 12 or equivalent
• Must have:
  • Access to a computer (with Adobe Reader, Microsoft Words and a web browser)
  • Access to the Internet
  • Access to a video and audio recording device
  • Computer skills include being comfortable using computers and the Internet to perform basic tasks such as accessing an online video conferencing software; using Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader; downloading, scanning, and uploading documents; accessing online materials; looking up information; reading and sending emails; and completing forms. (If students need any help regarding access to a computer and meeting the computer skill requirements, the college can provide support for the students)
• Have a reasonable level of fitness in order to perform massage treatments to meet the physical requirements to carry out various massage techniques and manipulations.

Additional Requirement

Before commencing work placement, learners are required to provide:

• A Federal Police Check (name check), no more than 6 months when required

• Massage Therapist
• Assistant Massage Therapist
• Massage Therapy Practitioner

• TBA

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• • • Check you meet the entry requirements for the course.
    • Choose your intake preference
    • Complete an Enrolment Form-International Student (Ensure you include all required documentation)
    • Submit your Enrolment Form – Apply online or visit our campus.
    • Receive your Letter of Offer from MTI
    • Accept the Letter of Offer and pay tuition fees
    • Receive your CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment)
    • Apply for your student visa.

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