CRICOS Course Code: 096638A

National Qualification Code: HLT42015

Course Duration: 64 Weeks

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy is designed for people wanting to become a Massage Therapist. In this role, you provide general health maintenance treatments. Massage therapists may be self-employed or work within a larger health service or related beauty salon or clinical setting. This course is a blend of theory and hands-on practice in general health maintenance massage treatments plus reflexology and aromatherapy massage. The clinical practice will provide solid foundation for employment in massage services.

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GRADUATE CAREER PATH

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Massage Therapist

• Massage Therapy Practitioner

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• ​Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent; 

AND ONE OF BELLOW ENGLISH EVIDENCE:​

• Academic IELTS 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0 in each band,

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• Upper intermediate or EAP from approved ELICOS/ESL centre

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• Evidence of successful completion of a VET course at Certificate IV or above level in Australia.

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COURSE DELIVERY

​The course is 5 terms for 45 weeks. The course is planned and timetabled for 20 hours per week. You attend the course 2.5 hours per week. Students are booked into our clinic according to our roster, which is outside your timetabled class times. Clinic hours generally fit into this timetable but additional booked hours may be necessary as the course progresses.

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Classroom learning - There is 16 hours (2 days) face-to-face learning in the classroom per week. Classroom learning includes lectures supported by presentations plus visual topic content, with practice time and group and oral work. Your materials are provided either in print or digital copy that can be accessed as part of the course. There is an extra cost for the textbook, please refer to the fees table.

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Tutorial learning - There is 4 hours (a 1/2 day) face-to-face learning in the tutorial per week.

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Clinic Practicum - You complete massage treatments with clients under supervision at college in the massage clinic practice rooms. Clinic hours and treatments are arranged with you and you will receive the support of the trainer and the co-ordinator to ensure this is a planned and rewarding experience. Clinic hours are logged and recorded as part of your learning and assessment.

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START DATES

Certificate IV in Massage Therapy has 2 intakes per year. There are 5 terms of 9 weeks. See the intake dates for more information on our full year Academic Calendar on the website.

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CLINIC PRACTICUM

Under the supervision of a qualified trainer, you will provide massage treatments for a range of clients. From Term 3 to Term 5, you do client treatments on a booking system that is co-ordinated by the college staff and operated by students as part of the course. This is very valuable experience for students preparing for employment.

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