Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

HLT42021

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

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.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

    This course has 80 mandatory work placement hours.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply relaxation massage clinical practice Core
Assess client massage needs Core
Confirm physical health status Core
Develop massage practice Core
Establish and manage client relationships Core
Manage legal and ethical compliance Core
Manage the prevention and control of infection Core
Manage work health and safety Core
Provide massage treatments Core
Work with diverse people Core
Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs Elective
Address the needs of people with chronic disease Elective
Apply principles of pain neuroscience Elective
Engage with health professionals and the health system Elective
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support Elective
Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms Elective
Provide First Aid Elective
Provide reflexology for relaxation Elective
Reflect on and improve own professional practice Elective
Research and apply evidence to practice Elective
Research and develop business plans Elective
Sell to the retail customer Elective
Visit client residence Elective
Work with people with mental health issues Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Massage Therapist

    ANZSCO 411611

    Massage Therapists perform therapeutic massage and administer body treatments for health, fitness and remedial purposes.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

This course has a mandatory work placement. Skills Assure Suppliers help you to arrange a work placement. This service may not be available through other training providers.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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