HLT52021

Diploma of Remedial Massage

Delivered through Q Academy

Delivered in partnership with Q Academy, you'll gain advanced massage skills to support recovery, movement and performance across a diverse range of clients and settings.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Gold Coast Sunshine Coast

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online

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WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$13,965

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Course overview

Delivered by Q Academy on behalf of TAFE Queensland, this course equips you with advanced skills in soft tissue therapy, biomechanics and remedial massage. You'll learn how to assess and treat a range of musculoskeletal conditions while supporting athletes through training, competition and recovery.

Gain the skills to tailor remedial massage treatments to meet the unique needs of your clients, develop injury management and home-care plans, and apply advanced techniques including muscle energy techniques, myofascial release, joint mobilisation, trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage and sports massage.

Successful completion of this qualification will enable you to work as a remedial massage therapist and provides a pathway to further specialised therapies and advanced clinical practice.

On completion of the diploma, you'll be eligible to apply for provider status with private health funds, allowing eligible clients to claim rebates for your services.

What can I do?

Remedial Massage Therapist
Sports Massage Therapist

Course outcome:

HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage

Industry-embedded teachers

Our teaching staff are at the top of their game and are still heavily involved in the industry. This means you're being taught by people who know what employers are looking for and where the sector is headed.

Q Academy

Delivered by Q Academy on behalf of TAFE Queensland, this course equips you with advanced skills in soft tissue therapy, biomechanics, and sports-specific massage techniques. You'll learn how to support high-performance athletes through every stage of training and competition.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 3 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBESB401

Research and develop business plans

UNIT CODE :
BSBESB401

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and develop business plans for achieving business goals and objectives.
UNIT NAME
Research and develop business plans

UNIT CODE
CHCCOM006

Establish and manage client relationships

UNIT CODE :
CHCCOM006

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to establish and manage professional on-to-one relationships with clients in the context of providing an ongoing health service or intervention.
UNIT NAME
Establish and manage client relationships

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
UNIT NAME
Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE
CHCLEG003

Manage legal and ethical compliance

UNIT CODE :
CHCLEG003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.
UNIT NAME
Manage legal and ethical compliance

UNIT CODE
CHCPOL003

Research and apply evidence to practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCPOL003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the information need, gather information and critically analyse the information for relevance to own work.
UNIT NAME
Research and apply evidence to practice

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP005

Engage with health professionals and the health system

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP005

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within the health care system and engage effectively with other health professionals, including writing referral reports.
UNIT NAME
Engage with health professionals and the health system

UNIT CODE
HLTAAP002

Confirm physical health status

UNIT CODE :
HLTAAP002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client's physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
UNIT NAME
Confirm physical health status

UNIT CODE
HLTAAP003

Analyse and respond to client health information

UNIT CODE :
HLTAAP003

Unit description :

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse client health information and then to plan appropriate health services within scope of own role. It requires an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
UNIT NAME
Analyse and respond to client health information

UNIT CODE
HLTINF004

Manage the prevention and control of infection

UNIT CODE :
HLTINF004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and monitor infection prevention and control systems and procedures in work contexts where health and personal care services are provided.
UNIT NAME
Manage the prevention and control of infection

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG009

Develop massage practice

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG009

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of massage practice and its place in the Australian health care system, identify and provide appropriate information about massage to different audiences, develop own approach to massage practice and evaluate what makes a sustainable practice.
UNIT NAME
Develop massage practice

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG010

Assess client massage needs

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG010

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather client information, make a client assessment and determine massage treatment options.
UNIT NAME
Assess client massage needs

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG011

Provide massage treatments

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG011

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide massage treatments using a range of relaxation techniques and sequences.
UNIT NAME
Provide massage treatments

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG013

Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG013

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess clients presenting with symptoms, musculoskeletal conditions or restriction in range of motion. It requires the ability to gather client information, conduct specific tests and bring information together to develop a remedial massage treatment plan. There is a strong focus on functional anatomy.
UNIT NAME
Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG014

Provide remedial massage treatments

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG014

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide remedial massage treatments based on the outcomes of an existing health assessment and treatment plan.
UNIT NAME
Provide remedial massage treatments

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG015

Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG015

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to adapt massage assessment and treatment strategies to respond to clients with specific needs.
UNIT NAME
Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG016

Apply principles of pain neuroscience

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG016

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply the principles of pain neuroscience in health care assessment and treatment.
UNIT NAME
Apply principles of pain neuroscience

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG017

Apply remedial massage clinical practice

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG017

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake remedial massage consultations in a clinical setting. This includes provision of remedial massage treatments, as well as clinic preparation for consultation, client assessment and monitoring of client progress and outcomes. It incorporates understanding of industry practices and professional development opportunities for remedial massage therapists.
UNIT NAME
Apply remedial massage clinical practice

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS004

Manage work health and safety

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area, according to WHS legislative requirements.
UNIT NAME
Manage work health and safety

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

UNIT CODE :
HLTAID011

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
UNIT NAME
Provide First Aid

UNIT CODE
HLTMSG018

Adapt massage practice for athletes

UNIT CODE :
HLTMSG018

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to determine massage needs and to adjust assessment and treatment to develop preventative and injury-related treatment strategies for athletes, sport participants and active people.
UNIT NAME
Adapt massage practice for athletes

UNIT CODE
HLTREF002

Provide reflexology for relaxation

UNIT CODE :
HLTREF002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather client information, prepare equipment for reflexology, make observations of the feet and then select and use basic reflexology techniques and sequences based on information and observations.
UNIT NAME
Provide reflexology for relaxation

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

Choose your study location

On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Q Academy Gold Coast	On Campus	Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.	1 year	Part time 2 days per week \| 1 day on campus plus 1 day in the Clinic	Full fee: $13,965 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Q Academy Gold Coast On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 days per week \| 1 day on campus plus 1 day in the Clinic The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $13,965 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Q Academy Sunshine Coast	On Campus	Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.	1 year	Part time 2 days per week \| 1 day on campus plus 1 day in the Clinic	Full fee: $13,965 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Q Academy Sunshine Coast On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 days per week \| 1 day on campus plus 1 day in the Clinic The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $13,965 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Choose your study location

Online with on campus practical training

Your course is primarily online and you may interact with your teachers and other students using Zoom. You will also need to come in to campus to complete some practical learning and assessment. Learn more
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STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online with on campus practical training (Q Academy Gold Coast)	Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.	1 year	Part time approx 15 hours per week self-directed study plus 1 day in the Clinic	Full fee: $13,965 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Q Academy Gold Coast) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time approx 15 hours per week self-directed study plus 1 day in the Clinic The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $13,965 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Q Academy Sunshine Coast)	Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.	1 year	Part time approx 15 hours per week self-directed study plus 1 day in the Clinic	Full fee: $13,965 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Q Academy Sunshine Coast) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time approx 15 hours per week self-directed study plus 1 day in the Clinic The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $13,965 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Q Academy Sydney)	Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.	1 year	Part time approx 15 hours per week self-directed study plus 1 day in the Clinic	Full fee: $13,965 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Q Academy Sydney) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time approx 15 hours per week self-directed study plus 1 day in the Clinic The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $13,965 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

You will be able to access your learning materials 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from the first day of your study period for the relevant units of competency. You must be enrolled to access your learning materials.

Online self-directed study allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Learn more

Online virtual classroom study allows you to enjoy the freedom of choosing where you study, with no on-campus commitments. Virtual classes are delivered online, to a scheduled timetable, allowing you to interact with fellow students and high-quality educators from the comfort of a location that best suits you. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements. Learn more

Online with on campus practical allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study to complete the online component of your course followed up by a scheduled practical component on campus.

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Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52021)

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Diploma of Remedial Massage

COURSE CODE: HLT52021

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How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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The VET Student Loans program assists eligible students enrolled in approved courses to pay their tuition fees. The Australian Government charges full fee-paying (non-subsidised) students a 20 per cent loan fee in addition to their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan is a debt that must be repaid.

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Entry requirements

Skills check

You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology.

The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 4 in English, 4 in Maths and 3 in Digital Technology.

If you are applying for a VET Student Loan the required levels to meet academic eligibility, as outlined by Commonwealth guidelines, is Level 4 English and Maths.

Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.

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Selection criteria

It is highly recommended that students are aged 18 or older by the course commencement date.

Resources required

Online delivery
You must have access to a tablet, laptop or computer, with a camera, microphone, internet access, and a printer.

You are required to have access to a massage table and willing volunteers to practise on while completing their online assessments. Please note that required clinic hours are additional to these practice and assessment requirements.

You are also responsible for meeting the minimum standard of dress. This includes having access to and wearing a plain polo shirt, black pants (no skirt, leggings or jeans), and enclosed shoes. More details will be provided after enrolment or during orientation.

Important information

On successful completion of this course you will be able to apply to become a member of any National Massage Association and apply for health fund rebate status providing you meet their requirements. Please note: If you are hoping to apply for health rebate status for all health funds attendance at all scheduled classes is extremely important in order to meet the training time requirements for specific health fund eligibility.

Monthly intakes
Intakes commence monthly, allowing you to begin your journey without waiting for a semester to begin.

Choose the study mode that best suits your lifestyle:

E-Classroom (Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast)
Classroom sessions and Clinical hours are held weekly at the Q-Academy campus and are supervised by a trainer, giving you the opportunity to ask for support at any time whilst studying. Classroom learning requires students to be motivated and self-disciplined. You must be confident in your ability to maintain self-directed study and follow the schedule for the full 12 month duration of the course. Content is provided through a digital manual with pre-recorded 5–10 minute videos of techniques, that you can revisit in class or at home as often as needed. In the classroom, you will also have the chance to practise techniques on other students under the supervision of a qualified trainer.

Online (Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Sydney)
The self-directed online program allows you to follow your own study plan and complete lessons at your own pace from anywhere in the world each week, making it easy to study if away. You can access your online lessons and assessments as often as needed, 24/7, via our student portal. Lesson content is provided through a digital manual with engaging pre-recorded 5-10 minute training videos to demonstrate all the techniques. Our online support team will guide and support you with after hours support including one on one booked video sessions and email support ensuring effective assistance is available within 24 hours. On-site attendance will only be required for your clinical hours. You must be confident in your ability to maintain self-directed study and follow the schedule for the full 12 month duration of the course.
You are required to have access to a massage table and willing volunteers to practise on while completing your online assessments. Please note that required clinic hours are additional to these practice and assessment requirements.

Clinic hours
A total of 200 hours of clinical practice is required to successfully complete this diploma.

E-Classroom delivery must complete clinic hours on a weekly basis.

Online clinical practice can be completed in one of the following modes:

Weekly clinic mode: 1 day per week (6 hours per day) for approximately 40 weeks at an approved Q Academy Student Clinic (subject to availability).

Block clinic mode: 2 weeks per term across all 4 terms at an approved Q Academy Student Clinic (subject to availability).

Flexibility
You have the flexibility to change from online study to classroom delivery (or vice versa) at any time, subject to classroom availability. You may also request to change clinic locations, depending on clinic capacity.
In addition, you can apply for an extension of up to six months to complete the course if additional time is needed.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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