Diploma of Remedial Massage

To achieve this qualification, all students must have completed at least 200 hours of clinic work. This includes 40 hours of relaxation massage consultations, 100 hours of remedial massage consultations of one hour duration, and 60 hours of clinic work such as cleaning and reception duties. All clinic work is completed through the onsite clinics.

The course fee for international students ranges from $22,000 to $25,300 AUD. Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials range from $300 to $1,000 AUD per course.

This qualification could help you prepare for roles like Remedial Massage Therapist or Remedial Massage Clinic Business Owner.

Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, you will learn to communicate with a culturally diverse group of people, assess clients' suitability for either remedial or relaxation massage therapies, create appropriate massage treatment plans for different client needs, prepare and provide massage treatments using relaxation techniques and sequences, assess clients with limited musculoskeletal movements, and undertake industry research and apply principles of pain neuroscience to assessments and treatments.

Yes, TAFE NSW offers several pathway options. You can enrol in a range of TAFE NSW courses for vocational study, continue to a TAFE NSW degree, or take advantage of TAFE NSW's partnerships with a number of Australian universities that offer guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students. You may also gain entry to other universities using your TAFE NSW qualifications.