Certificate IV in Massage Therapy - HLT42015

TAFE NSW

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00591E

This qualification is part of the Health Training Package. It covers massage therapists who provide general health maintenance treatments. It does not reflect the role of a remedial massage therapist. Practitioners may be self-employed or work within a larger health service.

Structure

13 units: 10 core
3 elective

Subjects

Develop massage practice
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Manage small business finances
Work with diverse people
Manage work health and safety
Visit client residence
Manage the prevention and control of infection
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
Confirm physical health status
Market the small business
Undertake small business planning
Develop aromatherapy practice
Assess client massage needs
Work with people with mental health issues
Source and prepare aromatherapy products
Provide massage treatments
Provide reflexology for relaxation
Monitor and manage small business operations
Provide first aid
Establish and manage client relationships
Address the needs of people with chronic disease
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Manage legal and ethical compliance

Study information

Campus	Fees	Entry	Mid year intake	Attendance
Sutherland College, Gymea Campus	Domestic: $9,020	No information available	No	Full-time : 18 weeks

Further information

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.