Modification History
Not applicable.
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. 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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
13 units must be completed:
- 10 core units
- 3 elective units from the electives listed below.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
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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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HLTINF004 |
Manage the prevention and control of infection |
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HLTMSG009 |
Develop massage practice |
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HLTMSG010 |
Assess client massage needs |
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HLTMSG011 |
Provide massage treatments |
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HLTMSG012 |
Apply relaxation massage clinical practice |
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HLTWHS004 |
Manage work health and safety |
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Elective units |
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BSBESB401 |
Research and develop business plans |
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CHCCCS001 |
Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
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CHCCCS037 |
Visit client residence |
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CHCCCS038 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
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CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
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CHCPOL003 |
Research and apply evidence to practice |
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CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
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CHCPRP005 |
Engage with health professionals and the health system |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
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HLTMSG015 |
Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs |
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HLTMSG016 |
Apply principles of pain neuroscience |
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HLTREF002 |
Provide reflexology for relaxation |
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SIRXOSM002 |
Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
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SIRXSLS001 |
Sell to the retail customer |
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705
