Certificate IV In Massage Therapy

Follow your passion for hands-on learning of massage therapy techniques

Course code

HLT42015

Delivery location

Frankston

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 34 weeks.

Start dates

31 January, July

• Read more about this course

  The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy is an extremely rewarding qualification.
  
  Help those around you or find employment in the industry providing the highest quality in massage therapy.
  
  This course will enable you to provide Relaxation, Deep tissue and Therapeutic massage. Units awarded in this course can be credited to the Diploma of Remedial Massage.
  
  Note, provider recognition with private health funds is only available for graduates with the HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm.
  
  So why wait? Enquire now.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CHCPRP005	Engage with health professionals and the health system
  CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  BSBSMB404	Undertake small business planning
  HLTMSG001	Develop massage practice
  CHCCOM006	Establish and manage client relationships
  CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people.
  HLTAAP002	Confirm physical health status
  HLTINF004	Manage the prevention and control of infection
  HLTAID003	Provide first aid
  HLTWHS004	Manage work health and safety
  HLTMSG002	Assess client massage needs
  CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
  HLTMSG004	Provide massage treatments

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Massage Therapy	Diploma Of Remedial Massage
  Possible job outcome	massage therapist	sports massage therapist remedial massage therapist massage therapist

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  All applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement and complete the Basic Knowledge Skills Builder (BKSB) assessment and meet Exit level 3 (working at level 4) for both literacy and numeracy., Applicants must also attend an interview., Please note: All students need to obtain a clear volunteer Working with Children Check prior to undertaking work placement. Students who are unable to complete work placement, will be unable to successfully complete the requirements of the course.

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$731.43	$3657.15	$10203.90
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$175.00	$175.00	$175.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$130	$260	$260
  Payable	$1036.43	$4092.15	$10638.90

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.