Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Releas 4 |
Release 4. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy release 3. Minor change to update First Aid units of competency. |
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Release 3 |
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy release 2. The unit HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures added to electives. |
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Release 2 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 3.0. Updated title of HLTINF004. Equivalent competency outcome. |
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Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Change to packaging rules. Significant changes to core units. Minimum clinic requirement of 80 hours. |
Qualification 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.
Packaging Rules
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
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CHCCOM006 |
Establish and manage client relationships |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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CHCLEG003 |
Manage legal and ethical compliance |
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HLTAAP002 |
Confirm physical health status |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
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HLTINF004 |
Manage the prevention and control of infection |
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HLTMSG001 |
Develop massage practice |
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HLTMSG002 |
Assess client massage needs |
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HLTMSG004 |
Provide massage treatments |
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HLTWHS004 |
Manage work health and safety |
Elective units
Business Management
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BSBSMB403 |
Market the small business |
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BSBSMB404 |
Undertake small business planning |
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BSBSMB405 |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
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BSBSMB406 |
Manage small business finances |
Other electives
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CHCAGE001 |
Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
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CHCCCS001 |
Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
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CHCCCS027 |
Visit client residence |
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CHCDIS007 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
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CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
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CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
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HLTARO001 |
Develop aromatherapy practice |
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HLTARO002 |
Source and prepare aromatherapy products |
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HLTINFCOV001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
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HLTREF002 |
Provide reflexology for relaxation |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705
