Diploma of Remedial Massage

Overview

Gain the skills and knowledge you require to become a qualified remedial massage practitioner. On successful completion you may be self-employed as an independent practitioner or may work within a larger health service. With your intensive training, you will be able to apply for provider recognition with health funds.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
• Blended – Teaching and assessment will be conducted on-campus and online.
• Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Enrol

Commencing March 2025, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when the course dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Traineeship: The Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Duration

Full-time: 12-15 months

Schedule

On-campus/blended: 2-3 days per week (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays), 9am-4pm on-campus face-to-face classes.

• Semester 1 2025: Optional Monday afternoon study labs online or on campus. Compulsory Tuesday and Wednesday sessions on campus.
• Semester 2 2025: Some compulsory Monday sessions on campus as directed. Compulsory Tuesday and Wednesday sessions on campus.

Traineeship: Individual training plans will be developed in consultation with your employer, as part of your traineeship.

Requirements

• Successful applicants for this course will be required to obtain a Working with Children’s Check and will be asked to apply for a National Police check prior to placement. On receipt of your course application, you will be emailed an ‘Application Requirement Questionnaire’ electronic form, and you will be required to provide evidence of a Victorian Working With Children’s Check (WWCC).
• Students need to be aware that this course has a large practical component that requires physical activity, and close peer work. Students will participate in treatment of each other including giving and receiving massages with other students in the classroom setting. You will need a high level of maturity and responsibility to cope with the demands of academic and practical aspects of this course.
• It is recommended that students have access to a personal computer or laptop in order to access the online resources and complete the directed online activities in their own time.
• It is recommended that students allow for15-20 hours per week outside of class time to complete directed learning activities.

Field Placement

• Students must be a minimum of 17 years of age at the time of their first clinical placement.
• Students will complete 200 hours of clinical placement throughout the course. During relevant stages of the course, all students will be scheduled to take part in a supervised student massage clinic at Wodonga TAFE, which is open to the public. There is also an expectation that students will practice their skills in the broader community.
• Students will also participate in on-site placement opportunities which will be arranged by your placement coordinator. The times and days of these sessions may vary to suit the establishment of which the student will be attending.
• Students are required to have a current police check and working with children check to attend specific clinical placement venues.

Assessment

The method of assessment varies and can include (but is not limited to):

• Observation in the workplace or simulated environment
• Written tasks, including quizzes
• Research tasks, including projects
• Portfolios
• Oral presentations
• Group work.

Other Information

• Successful completion of this course provides you with a direct pathway into the Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy 22316VIC, as an opportunity to advance your training and knowledge to the next level.
• Completion of the course will provide academic eligibility for membership with associations such as the Australian Association of Massage Therapists Ltd (AAMT) and other industry associations.

Skills developed

- Establish and manage client relationships
- Work with diverse people
- Manage legal and ethical compliance
- Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- Engage with health professionals and the health system
- Analyse and respond to client health information
- Provide first aid
- Manage the prevention and control of infection
- Develop massage practice
- Assess client massage needs
- Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
- Provide massage treatments
- Provide remedial massage treatments
- Adapt remedial massage treatments to meet specific needs
- Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments
- Manage work health and safety

Compulsory Units

CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans
CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection
HLTMSG009 Develop massage practice
HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs
HLTMSG011 Provide massage treatments
HLTMSG013 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
HLTMSG014 Provide remedial massage treatments
HLTMSG015 Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs
HLTMSG016 Apply principles of pain neuroscience
HLTMSG017 Apply remedial massage clinical practice
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.

Fees

Government Funded $10,594.00 (Tuition $10,230.00, Materials $364.00)

Fee For Service $17,104.00 (Tuition $16,740.00, Materials $364.00)

Fees Additional Information

Additional course costs that may apply
Please note depending on individual circumstance there may be additional costs that apply throughout the completion of your qualification. These will be discussed further with your Course Coordinator, and may include:
- National Police Check, and the Working With Children Check
- Linen purchase and associated laundering costs for practical sessions and clinic
- Workwear requirements for placement
- Travel to placement service providers.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the ‘How to Apply’ tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

VET Student Loans may be available to eligible individuals. For more information, visit https://www.education.gov.au/vet-student-loans or see the ‘VET Student Loans’ page on our website under the ‘How to Apply’ tab.

Careers

Job outcomes for this qualification may include:

• Practice in a holistic health clinic
• Registered remedial massage professional
• Multidisciplinary health setting
• Providing services to WorkCover clients

Pathways

Continue your studies into the Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy to add further knowledge and practical experience to your range of professional skills. Your studies in the Diploma of Remedial Massage may also lead you into further studies in the following courses at various universities, including Bachelor of Health Science (Musculoskeletal Therapy), Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine), and Bachelor of Rehabilitation. Please check with individual universities for further information. Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

Other Relevant Courses

Certificate IV in Massage Therapy HLT42021

How to apply

Apply online now via the ‘Apply Now’ button. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete both a Digital Assessment and a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy Assessment (LLN Assessment) online.

Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete the Digital and LLN assessments to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.

Please allow one hour to complete the Digital and LLN assessments. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the LLN assessment.

Your LLN and Digital assessments will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.

If you are unable to access the LLN assessment or the Digital assessment links please contact our Customer Experience team as soon possible.

Note: Completion of the LLN and Digital assessments does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.