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On-campus tuition (Semester 1) and Industry Placement (Semester 2)
On-campus · 21 hours per week (on-campus classes, Semester 1)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Grnd Flr & First Flr, 17 Chapman Road, Rapid Creek, NT
Student Information
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Massage & Myotherapy Australia / Relevant Industry Body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA / VETASSESS
Course Content
Establish and manage client relationships
Core unit
Work with diverse people
Core unit
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Core unit
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Core unit
Engage with health professionals and the health system
Core unit
Analyse and respond to client health information
Core unit
Provide first aid
Core unit
Manage the prevention and control of infection
Core unit
Develop massage practice
Core unit
Assess client massage needs
Core unit
Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
Core unit
Provide massage treatments
Core unit
Provide remedial massage treatments
Core unit
Adapt remedial massage practice to meet specific needs
Core unit
Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments
Core unit
Manage work health and safety
Core unit
Maintain patient records
Elective unit (Other)
Confirm Physical Health Status
Elective unit (Other)
Undertake small business planning
Elective unit (Business Management)
Monitor and manage small business operations
Elective unit (Business Management)
Provide aromatherapy massages
Elective unit (Other)
Common Questions
The Diploma of Remedial Massage is 52 weeks in duration, structured across two semesters: Semester 1 is a 20-week on-campus tuition period with 21 hours of classes per week, Semester 2 is a 20-week Industry Placement with no on-campus classes, and there are 12 weeks of holidays.
You must complete 21 units in total: 16 core units and 5 elective units. The elective units must include at least 1 unit from the Business Management group, with up to 4 units from the electives listed, any endorsed Training Package, or accredited course relevant to the work outcome.
Upon successful completion, graduates will be qualified to work as Qualified Remedial Masseurs or Remedial Masseur Consultants in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, spas, resorts, or running a successful private practice.
Yes, students will have the opportunity to complete a Work Placement Program (Industry Placement Semester), which runs for 20 weeks with no on-campus classes during that period. This gives students the chance to put their newly acquired skills into practice in a real-world setting.
During Semester 1 (on-campus tuition), students have paid work rights of up to 24 hours per week. During Semester 2 (Industry Placement), paid work rights increase to up to 49 hours per week. During the 12-week holiday period, paid work rights are unlimited.
Application
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
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