Diploma of Remedial Massage

This course teaches you practical skills in remedial massage, which uses massage, stretching and associated techniques to improve wellness, health and relaxation.  You’ll gain the theoretical knowledge required to assess your clients' soft tissue dysfunction, and to provide treatment to clients with a specific need.

You will gain experience with real clients in the Victoria University Polytechnic massage clinic.

You’ll study at our City King Campus during the first semester then at Whitten Oval for second semester.

By studying this course you are also eligible to apply for a paid cadetship with the Western Bulldogs AFL club.

This course gives you a qualification as well as the small business skills needed to thrive in the industry.

This qualification is recognised nationally by Service Skills Australia.

To be awarded HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage, a student must successfully complete a total of twenty-one (21) units of competency, comprising of:

• sixteen (16) core units, and;
• five (5) elective units, of which:
• at least one (1) unit must be selected from the Business Management group listed in the HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage qualification;
• up to four (4) units must be selected from the electives listed in the HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage qualification, 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 as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

Core units

• CHCCOM006 - Establish and manage client relationships
• CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG003 - Manage legal and ethical compliance
• CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• CHCPRP005 - Engage with health professionals and the health system
• HLTAAP003 - Analyse and respond to client health information
• HLTAID003 - Provide first aid
• HLTINF004 - Manage the prevention and control of infection
• HLTMSG001 - Develop massage practice
• HLTMSG002 - Assess client massage needs
• HLTMSG003 - Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
• HLTMSG004 - Provide massage treatments
• HLTMSG005 - Provide remedial massage treatments
• HLTMSG006 - Adapt remedial massage practice to meet specific needs
• HLTMSG008 - Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments
• HLTWHS004 - Manage work health and safety

ELECTIVE UNITS

Business Management

• BSBSMB404 - Undertake small business planning
• CHCCCS001 - Address the needs of people with chronic disease

Other Electives

• BSBMED401 - Manage patient recordkeeping system
• SISSSPT307A - Conduct advanced taping
• HLTMSG007 - Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers:

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs. For employment and practical placement purposes, this vocational sector typically requires a current and satisfactory Police Record Check. Failure to provide the required documents in the timeframe specified by the Course Coordinator, means you will be unable to undertake practical placement in a workplace and therefore not eligible to progress in this course.The following is a suggested site you could visit to obtain this check:- Police Record Check - http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Pathways to further study

On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be credited for up to 48 credit points of study.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be credited for up to 48 credit points of study.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be credited for up to 48 credit points of study.

Find out more about our study pathways to VU

This qualification reflects the role of remedial massage therapists who work with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion (ROM). Practitioners may be self-employed or work within a larger health service.