Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

Qualification
National Code:
HLT42015
State Code:
AWI3
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0619 - Complementary Therapies
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Approved Date
15/04/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
705
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
08/04/2022
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 08/04/2022 Current Transition (Replaced)
3.00 24/12/2020 Replaced Approved
2.00 08/12/2015 Replaced Approved
1.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of 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.

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.


No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirteen (13)
- ten (10) core units
- three (3) elective units, consisting of:
- at least one (1) unit from the Business Management group below
- up to two (2) units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All ten (10) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVA22 HLTMSG002 Assess client massage needs 100 Unit of competency
AVB18 HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status 50 Unit of competency
AVA23 HLTMSG001 Develop massage practice 30 Unit of competency
AVC28 CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships 30 Unit of competency
AVB80 CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance 70 Unit of competency
AVA30 HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection 30 Unit of competency
WG741 HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
AVA21 HLTMSG004 Provide massage treatments 150 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units - Business Management

At least one (1) unit must be completed.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUH81 BSBSMB406 Manage small business finances 50 Unit of competency
AUL85 BSBSMB403 Market the small business 40 Unit of competency
AUH72 BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operations 50 Unit of competency
AUH57 BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning 50 Unit of competency
3. Other Electives

Up to two (2) units may be completed.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC76 CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease 50 Unit of competency
OBP25 HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
AVA76 HLTARO001 Develop aromatherapy practice 100 Unit of competency
AVC91 CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people 50 Unit of competency
AVC13 CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability 85 Unit of competency
AUZ85 HLTREF002 Provide reflexology for relaxation 55 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
AVA73 HLTARO002 Source and prepare aromatherapy products 50 Unit of competency
AVC50 CHCCCS027 Visit client residence 60 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J072 HLT40312 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BIP4 HLT42021 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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