Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice

Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice

Qualification
National Code:
HLT40312
State Code:
J072
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0619 - Complementary Therapies
Original TGA Release Date
07/05/2012
Approved Date
27/08/2012
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
680
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/05/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers workers who work as basic level massage therapists. It provides skills in therapeutic relaxation massage including basic health assessment and treatment and may be used by people working:
within a clinic or in their own clinic
in an aged care facility
in a health service
in a spa facility or
in a palliative care facility or hospital.

The intent and application of this qualification is defined within the content of the units themselves. RTOs should examine this content when determining the appropriateness of this qualification. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Massage therapist
Massage therapy practitioner
Assistant massage therapist

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
- Fifteen (15) core units, comprising ten (10) common units and five (5) specialisation units
1. Core Units

All fifteen (15) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD083 HLTCOM405D Administer a practice 30 Unit of competency
WD146 HLTFA311A Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
D8478 HLTREM408C Apply massage assessment framework 60 Unit of competency
WD165 HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health 40 Unit of competency
D5821 HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients 30 Unit of competency
D8306 HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
D5762 HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status 50 Unit of competency
WD312 HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes 30 Unit of competency
D5823 HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate 30 Unit of competency
D8479 HLTREM409C Perform massage health assessment 100 Unit of competency
D8477 HLTREM407C Plan massage treatment 40 Unit of competency
D8476 HLTREM406C Provide massage treatment 150 Unit of competency
WD084 HLTCOM408D Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively 20 Unit of competency
S8083 BSBWOR203B Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
WD274 HLTREM401D Work within a massage framework 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D055 HLT40307 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI3 HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information