Certificate IV in Massage Therapy - HLT42015

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $5866

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Average Course Duration: 8 Months

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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.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Health field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

56%

Community and Personal Service Workers

12.4%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

10.4%

Professionals

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

54.3%

Health Care and Social Assistance

6.6%

Accommodation and Food Services

6.4%

Education and Training

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Health Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Massage Therapy is in the Health Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Health.

Stream

Therapeutic Health

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Massage Therapist

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Ayurveda Therapist

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Work

Allied Health

Dental

Enrolled Nursing

Hospital Ancillary Services

Pathology and Pharmacy

Health Administration

Ambulance

Community Health

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 13

10 core units

3 elective units, consisting of:

at least 1 unit from the Business Management group below

up to 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.

Core units

CHCCOM006	Establish and manage client relationships
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTAAP002	Confirm physical health status
HLTAID011	Provide first aid
HLTINF004	Manage the prevention and control of infection
HLTMSG001	Develop massage practice
HLTMSG002	Assess client massage needs
HLTMSG004	Provide massage treatments
HLTWHS004	Manage work health and safety

Elective units

Business Management

BSBSMB403	Market the small business
BSBSMB404	Undertake small business planning
BSBSMB405	Monitor and manage small business operations
BSBSMB406	Manage small business finances

Other electives

CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS001	Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS027	Visit client residence
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTARO001	Develop aromatherapy practice
HLTARO002	Source and prepare aromatherapy products
HLTINFCOV001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTREF002	Provide reflexology for relaxation

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