Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
HLT40307
D055
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/03/2011 | 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
15 competency units are required for award of this qualification, including:- 15 core units, comprising of 10 common units and 5 specialisation units
1. Common Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5822 | HLTCOM405C | Administer a practice | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8247 | HLTFA301C | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8280 | HLTHIR301B | 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 |
| D8381 | HLTOHS300B | Contribute to OHS processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5823 | HLTCOM406C | Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5825 | HLTCOM408C | Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1026 | BSBWOR203A | Work effectively with others | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Specialisation Core Units
All five (5) unit must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8478 | HLTREM408C | Apply massage assessment framework | 60 | 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 |
| D8475 | HLTREM401C | Work within a massage framework | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C435 | HLT40302 | Certificate IV in Massage | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J072 | HLT40312 | Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST).
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching & Learning Directorate of the WA Department of Education & Training on 22 October 2007.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
