In this course you will learn the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to perform relaxation, therapeutic and sports massages.

Graduates of this course can enter the Diploma of Remedial Massage.

While studying this course, you have the opportunity to work alongside the medical team of AFL club the Western Bulldogs, providing sports massages to the players.

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• Location:
  City King St and Industry
• Other locations:

  Whitten Oval: 417 Barkley Street, West Footscray

• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Sport & Science
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, On-line Flexible and Industry
• Course code:
  HLT40307
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• self employed
• health/spa clinics
• sporting clubs
• aged-care facilities

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The course is designed to develop workplace knowledge and skills in relaxation and therapeutic massage. This incorporates the planning, applying and performing basic health assessment necessary for massage treatments.

• Work Effectively With Others

  Unit code

  BSBWOR203A

• Communicate Effectively With Clients

  Unit code

  HLTCOM404C

• Administer a Practice

  Unit code

  HLTCOM405C

• Make Referrals to Other Health Care Professionals When

  Unit code

  HLTCOM406C

• Use Specific Health Terminology to Communicate Effectively

  Unit code

  HLTCOM408C

• Apply First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTFA301C

• Communicate and Work Effectively in Health

  Unit code

  HLTHIR301B

• Contribute to OHS Processes

  Unit code

  HLTOHS300B

• Comply With Infection Control Policies and Procedures

  Unit code

  HLTIN301C

• Confirm Physical Health Status

  Unit code

  HLTAP401B

Specialisation Units

• Work Within a Massage Framework

  Unit code

  HLTREM401C

• Provide Massage Treatment

  Unit code

  HLTREM406C

• Plan Massage Treatment

  Unit code

  HLTREM407C

• Apply Massage Assessment Framework

  Unit code

  HLTREM408C

• Perform Massage Health Assessment

  Unit code

  HLTREM409C

The course is offered on a full-time basis over 0.5 years. The course is offered on a full-time basis only.

• TAFE: NA
• Year 12: Successful completion of year 12 or equalivalent
• International: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• Mature: Relevant industry experiance as assessed by the University