Certificate IV in Massage - Therapy Practice

Course Code
HLT40307
Course Type
Accredited Course
Course Level
Skills Building
Department
Sport Recreation and Fitness
Course Location
Morwell
Course Duration
Part Time: 1 year
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
On Campus
Starting Date
Part Time:
  • February 2012
Times
Monday and Tuesday
Enquiries

James Farmer
Phone: (03) 5120 4514
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: jamesf@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

The massage therapy industry has experienced enormous growth in recent times. Be a part of this in-demand field with a qualification from the high quality courses at GippsTAFE.

You'll study with experienced teachers who will work with you to develop your knowledge and skills. You'll learn safe and ethical massage techniques that respond to the needs of the client as well as how to plan a massage treatment and administer a practice.

What you will learn

In this course you will learn how to:

  • Work effectively with others
  • Administer a practice
  • Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
  • Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
  • Apply first aid
  • Communicate and work effectively in health
  • Contribute to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes
  • Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
  • Confirm physical health status
  • Work within a massage framework
  • Provide massage treatment
  • Plan massage treatment
  • Apply massage assessment framework
  • Perform massage health assessment.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

  • Massage therapist.

Entry Requirements

  • Successful completion of VCE or mature age
  • Attendance at an interview

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is a combination of internal, external and workplace examinations and activities including practical demonstrations and problem solving.

Opportunities For Further Study

Course Structure

  
Unit Code Unit Name
Core Units
BSBCMN204A
 Work effectively with others
HLTAP401A
 Confirm physical health status
HLTCOM404B
 Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM405B
 Administer a practice
HLTCOM406B 
 Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM408B 
 Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
HLTFA301B 
 Apply first aid
HLTHIR301A 
 Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301A 
 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTOHS300A 
 Contribute to OHS processes
Specialist Units
HLTREM401B
 Work within a massage framework
HLTREM406B
 Provide massage treatment
HLTREM407B
 Plan massage treatment
HLTREM408B
 Apply massage assessment framework
HLTREM409B 
 Perform massage health assessment