Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 5:18 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

Qualification
National Code:
HLT42021
State Code:
BIP4
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0619 - Complementary Therapies
Original TGA Release Date
15/12/2022
Approved Date
11/08/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
785
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/12/2022
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 15/12/2022 Current 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. Therapists 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 in a simulated clinical environment as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Thirteen (13) units must be completed:
- ten (10) core units
- three (3) elective units from the electives listed below.

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

All ten (10) units must be selected.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEO55 HLTMSG012 Apply relaxation massage clinical practice 145 Unit of competency
OEO47 HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs 90 Unit of competency
AVB18 HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status 50 Unit of competency
OEO65 HLTMSG009 Develop massage practice 40 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
OEO34 HLTMSG011 Provide massage treatments 120 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Three (3) units must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEO19 HLTMSG015 Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs 70 Unit of competency
AVC76 CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease 50 Unit of competency
OEO44 HLTMSG016 Apply principles of pain neuroscience 80 Unit of competency
AVB45 CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system 30 Unit of competency
OEH25 CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support 125 Unit of competency
OBG11 SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms 45 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 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
AVB50 CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice 40 Unit of competency
OCF73 BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans 45 Unit of competency
AWW95 SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer 40 Unit of competency
OEH29 CHCCCS037 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
AWI3 HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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