Take the next step in your career in massage with this advanced-level course that will qualify you to work as a remedial massage therapist or to specialise in other complementary therapies such as reflexology.
HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage
Further your career in massage with this advanced-level course. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as massage therapists has experienced strong growth and is expected to continue to grow over the coming years. There are likely to be around 15,000 job openings for qualified massage therapists over the next five years.
You will get the advanced skills to adapt remedial massage treatments to meet the unique needs of your clients, implement injury prevention strategies, conduct reflexology for relaxation, and educate clients on strength and conditioning techniques. Our highly-experienced teachers are still deeply embedded in the industry and will give you the one-on-one guidance necessary to improve your technique.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a remedial massage therapist as well as giving you the skills to pursue other specialised therapies, such as reflexology.
TAFE Queensland has partnered with Q Academy to give you the option of completing this course at their Newstead campus. Q Academy is one of Australia's most trusted massage therapy training organisations and is renowned for their state-of-the-art facilities and industry-current teachers. Set yourself apart with unique additional techniques in Remedial TENs, Myofascial cupping, and Kinesiology taping.
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.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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CHCCOM006Establish and manage client relationshipsUnit 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. |
Establish and manage client relationships | |
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleUnit 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. |
Work with diverse people | |
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical complianceUnit 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. |
Manage legal and ethical compliance | |
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practiceUnit code: CHCPRP003 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development. |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice | |
CHCPRP005Engage with health professionals and the health systemUnit 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. |
Engage with health professionals and the health system | |
HLTAAP003Analyse and respond to client health informationUnit 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. |
Analyse and respond to client health information | |
HLTAID003Provide first aidUnit code: HLTAID003 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, include community and workplace settings. |
Provide first aid | |
HLTINF004Manage the prevention and control of infectionUnit 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. |
Manage the prevention and control of infection | |
HLTMSG001Develop massage practiceUnit code: HLTMSG001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of massage practice, evaluate what makes a sustainable practice and then to develop an approach to own practice. |
Develop massage practice | |
HLTMSG002Assess client massage needsUnit code: HLTMSG002 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather client information, make a physical assessment of the body and determine massage treatment options. |
Assess client massage needs | |
HLTMSG003Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessmentsUnit code: HLTMSG003 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the needs of clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). 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. |
Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments | |
HLTMSG004Provide massage treatmentsUnit code: HLTMSG004 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide massage treatments using a defined range of techniques and sequences. |
Provide massage treatments | |
HLTMSG005Provide remedial massage treatmentsUnit code: HLTMSG005 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide remedial massage treatments based on the outcomes of an existing health assessment and treatment plan. |
Provide remedial massage treatments | |
HLTMSG006Adapt remedial massage treatments to meet specific needsUnit code: HLTMSG006 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to adapt remedial massage assessment and treatment strategies to meet the needs of clients of different genders and at different stages of life. It also includes the requirement to be able to identify and respond to other specific needs with which the practitioner may be unfamiliar. |
Adapt remedial massage treatments to meet specific needs | |
HLTMSG008Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatmentsUnit code: HLTMSG008 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments, both from an individual client and whole of practice perspective. |
Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments | |
HLTWHS004Manage work health and safetyUnit 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. |
Manage work health and safety |
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Greater Brisbane | ||
BSBMED401Manage patient recordkeeping systemUnit code: BSBMED401 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a patient recordkeeping system within a medical environment and to supervise others. It covers clarifying roles and responsibilities, managing the operation of a patient recordkeeping system, and reviewing and improving the system. The unit does not cover the design of a new system but does cover reviews and improvements to an existing system. |
Manage patient recordkeeping system | |
BSBSBM404AUndertake business planningUnit code: BSBSBM404A Unit description: This unit covers the research and development of an integrated business plan for achieving business goals and objectives. It is suitable for setting up or existing micro and small businesses or a department in a larger organisation. This unit is related to BSBSBM301A Research business opportunities. |
Undertake business planning | |
CHCLAH009Apply concepts of human psychology to facilitate involvement in leisure programsUnit code: CHCLAH009 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to understand and apply concepts of human psychology in the development of leisure programs to facilitate satisfying involvement of clients in leisure activities. |
Apply concepts of human psychology to facilitate involvement in leisure programs | |
HLTHPS010Interpret and use information about nutrition and dietUnit code: HLTHPS010 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and use basic information about nutritional principles and healthy diet. It does not include the provision of therapeutic nutritional or dietary advice to individual clients or the recommendation of 'practitioner only' nutritional products. |
Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet | |
HLTMSG007Adapt remedial massage practice for athletesUnit code: HLTMSG007 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the remedial massage needs of athletes and to adjust assessment and treatment to develop preventative and injury related treatment strategies for athletes and other sport active people. |
Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes | |
HLTREF002Provide reflexology for relaxationUnit 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. |
Provide reflexology for relaxation | |
SISFFIT031Implement injury prevention strategiesUnit code: SISFFIT031 |
Implement injury prevention strategies | |
SISSSTC301AInstruct strength and conditioning techniquesUnit code: SISSSTC301A Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to use drills, exercises and activities to instruct strength and conditioning techniques to individual athletes or groups of athletes according to their sport-specific needs, or those undertaking fitness programs to achieve personal fitness goals. |
Instruct strength and conditioning techniques | |
Wide Bay Burnett / Sunshine Coast | ||
BSBSMB404Undertake small business planningUnit code: BSBSMB404 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and develop an integrated business plan for achieving business goals and objectives. |
Undertake small business planning | |
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnershipsUnit code: CHCPRP001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify networking and collaboration needs and develop formal and informal partnerships to enhance service delivery and improve professional practice. |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | |
HLTAAP002Confirm physical health statusUnit 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. |
Confirm physical health status | |
HLTMSG007Adapt remedial massage practice for athletesUnit code: HLTMSG007 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the remedial massage needs of athletes and to adjust assessment and treatment to develop preventative and injury related treatment strategies for athletes and other sport active people. |
Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes | |
SISSSPT307AConduct advanced tapingUnit code: SISSSPT307A Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to apply taping and bracing techniques including knee joints, Achilles, shoulders and elbows to assist athletes in relation to ongoing injury prevention and post-injury support. |
Conduct advanced taping | |
Darling Downs and South West | ||
BSBSMB404Undertake small business planningUnit code: BSBSMB404 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and develop an integrated business plan for achieving business goals and objectives. |
Undertake small business planning | |
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnershipsUnit code: CHCPRP001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify networking and collaboration needs and develop formal and informal partnerships to enhance service delivery and improve professional practice. |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | |
HLTAAP002Confirm physical health statusUnit 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. |
Confirm physical health status | |
HLTMSG007Adapt remedial massage practice for athletesUnit code: HLTMSG007 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the remedial massage needs of athletes and to adjust assessment and treatment to develop preventative and injury related treatment strategies for athletes and other sport active people. |
Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes | |
SISSSPT307AConduct advanced tapingUnit code: SISSSPT307A Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to apply taping and bracing techniques including knee joints, Achilles, shoulders and elbows to assist athletes in relation to ongoing injury prevention and post-injury support. |
Conduct advanced taping |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
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Newstead | 18 January 2021 | 1 year | Full time 2 days per week | Mixed mode | Full fee: $13,500 |
Springfield | 25 January 2021 | 1 year | Full time 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $11,810 |
Newstead | 22 March 2021 | 1 year | Full time 2 days per week | Mixed mode | Full fee: $13,500 |
Springfield | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Full time 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $11,810 |
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Gympie | 1 year | Full time 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $9,690 |
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Hervey Bay | 02 February 2021 | 1 year | Full time 2 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday |
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Nambour | 02 February 2021 | 1 year | Full time 2 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $9,690 |
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Toowoomba | 25 January 2021 | 1 year | Full time 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $11,810 |
Toowoomba | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Full time 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $11,810 |
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.
As an international student at TAFE Queensland you'll gain hands-on experience in our modern classrooms, laboratories and workshops using state-of-the-art facilities and the same tools and equipment used in industry.
Get the internationally-recognised qualification you need to launch your career while enjoying the unique Australian landscape, culture, and lifestyle.
No matter where you are in your study journey, our team of international student support advisors can help you settle into life in Australia and provide support and assistance to help you throughout your studies.
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Hervey Bay | 25 January 2021 | 1 year | Full time | Classroom | International: $15,000 |
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Nambour | 02 February 2021 | 1 year | Full time | Classroom | International: $15,000 |
Nambour | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Full time | Classroom | International: $15,000 |
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Springfield | 25 January 2021 | 1 year | Full time | Classroom | International: $15,000 |
Springfield | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Full time | Classroom | International: $15,000 |
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Toowoomba | 25 January 2021 | 1 year | Full time | Classroom | International: $15,000 |
Toowoomba | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Full time | Classroom | International: $15,000 |
As an international student you’ll study face-to-face in a classroom with other international and Australian students at one of our campus locations.
In addition to your scheduled class hours you will be expected to complete additional study in your own time.
The course cost indicated is for students on an international student visa. If you’re visiting Australia on a non-student visa (e.g. partner visa, working holiday, employer sponsor etc.) please contact us directly for the price applicable to you.
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.
Learn more about university pathwaysNo 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.
This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Our preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Western Union Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal. Western Union and Flywire both allow you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays.
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Domestic Students
It is highly recommended that students are aged 18 or older by the course commencement date. A drivers licence and private vehicle are highly desirable, and will increase the likelihood of finding a range of placements.
International Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students:
Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit Department of Home Affairs - Welfare Requirements for Student Visa Applicants under 18.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
While TAFE Queensland will make every effort to minimise disruption to study, the current COVID-19 pandemic situation may cause delays with completion of this course.
Students who complete their training at Newstead campus will be required to complete 200 practical hours in Q Academy’s student clinic, treating members of the general public to earn your qualification.
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.
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. You may also be required to purchase TAFE Queensland branded uniform items. More details will be provided after enrolment or during orientation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
While TAFE Queensland will make every effort to minimise disruption to study, the current COVID-19 pandemic situation may cause delays with completion of this course.
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.
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.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees 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.
If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.
You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.
International students can either apply directly through our TAFE Queensland International Application portal, or through one of our education agents. Our registered agents can assist you with your visa application and guide you through the enrolment process. If you are from this list of countries, you will need to apply through an agent.
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If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
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.
Learn more about university pathways