What does this course involve?
This course will give you the essential skills to administer remedial, sports and therapeutic massage under supervision.
You’ll learn how to work within a massage framework, plan and provide massage treatments and perform health assessments.
Learn how to communicate with clients and use specific health terms, administer a practice and know when to refer clients to other health care professionals.
You’ll also contribute to Occupational Health and Safety processes and comply with infection control policies and procedures.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with massage therapist employment opportunities working under supervision, as a self-employed individual or in a group practice with other health professionals.
You may find employment opportunities as a massage therapist in:
- health clubs
- hospitals
- resorts
- sporting clubs
- day spas
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to progress into the Diploma of Remedial Massage.
Can I apply?
- You must be mature age
- You must have a current Working with Children Check
- You must have a current National Police Record Check
- You must have basic computer skills
For traineeship applicants:
- You must have previously registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre
- You must have a training contract with an employer
How do I apply?
- To apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- Individual Interview
- Assessment of Application
- Assessment of Application (VTAC)
- Test or Examination
- An Information Session will be held on 08/10/2008 at 06:00PM.
Location: Building E3 Level 3 465 Elgar Road Box Hill - Supplementary requirements to the application process apply:
Length of course
Full time - 1 year (only a further year is required to obtain the Diploma of Remedial Massage)
Where will I study?
Elgar Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.
Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.
How will I be assessed?
- Oral presentation
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
- Examination or testing
- Workplace Assessment
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.