INTERNATIONAL

Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

CRICOS Code: 092419M
National Code: HLT42015

2023

Description

Start your career in massage therapy with this entry level course. Learn a range of skills and knowledge to provide your clients with therapeutic massage or relaxation massage to alleviate muscular tension, assist with common musculoskeletal disorders, increase joint movement and for relaxation purposes to manage stress and improve sleep, health and wellbeing. It does not reflect the role of a remedial massage therapist. Practitioners may be self-employed or work within a larger health service.

Duration (incl. holidays)

Semester(s)

Teaching Duration

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39 weeks

1.5

30 weeks

Massage Therapist

International Applications

Campus / Location

Study Mode

Contact Hours

Study Load

Commences

Scheduled

Adelaide City

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

20 hours per week

Full Time

January

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

Course Admission Requirements
(for International Applications)

Academic IELTS score of 5.5 Overall with minimum of 5.0 in all bands or equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of Year 11 or overseas equivalent.

Work Placement Duration: 80 hours

The work placement for this course will be a combination of campus clinic placement and negotiated field placements/events. Students undertake 2 x 4 hour sessions per week for a total of 80 hours, commencing in the 2nd term (or whenever they start) of their course. Prior to work placement or working in the on-campus clinic, international students will be required to have the required vaccinations (including COVID-19), and apply for and successfully receive a National Police Clearance and the following South Australian Department of Human Services Screenings: working with children.

Course Notes

Students undertaking the 18 month package of the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy and the Diploma of Remedial Massage will, during the 2nd semester of the package, study both qualifications for one term (Term 3). More details will be provided in the offer letter and upon commencement.
The Certificate IV and Diploma are expected to be superseded soon and new versions will be available for either Semester 2, 2023 or Semester 1, 2024, subject to approval. This update to the courses may affect the course/package duration and fees. More details will be provided when known.

Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

Duration

Tuition Fees

Incidental Fees^*

Semester 1

AUD $4205

AUD $60^*

Semester 2

AUD $4205

Fee Totals

AUD $8410

AUD $60^*

Total Course Cost

AUD $8470

* International students will be required to pay for their own vaccinations, screenings and checks.

Note: TAFE SA course fees are subject to regular increases and are reviewed annually. As such, the course fees for 2023 have increased and are published on this site. TAFE SA accepts applications for courses commencing beyond the year advertised and tuition fees for these years will be higher. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Overseas Students Health Cover

All overseas students are required to have Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Students Health Cover.

Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

This qualification covers 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

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate IV in Massage Therapy (HLT42015)
This course provides skills and knowledge in client relationships, working with diverse people, first aid, infection prevention and control, massage practice and treatments and workplace safety. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 10 core units and 3 elective units plus you must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

93%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

88%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2021 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

Core

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Assess client massage needs	150	HAANE	HLTMSG002
Confirm physical health status	90	HAAMP	HLTAAP002
Develop massage practice	40	HAAND	HLTMSG001
Establish and manage client relationships	35	CABKX	CHCCOM006
Manage legal and ethical compliance	80	CABEN	CHCLEG003
Manage the prevention and control of infection	50	HAANC	HLTINF004
Manage work health and safety	40	CABGR	HLTWHS004
Provide First Aid	18	HABCP	HLTAID011
Provide massage treatments	150	HAANG	HLTMSG004
Work with diverse people	40	CABDM	CHCDIV001

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Engage with health professionals and the health system	40	CABLB	CHCPRP005
Provide reflexology for relaxation	60	HAANP	HLTREF002
Undertake small business planning	50	FACAE	BSBSMB404

Living in Adelaide

The city created for students

You will never find another city like Adelaide. With welcoming locals, it is the perfect place for you to study, live and enjoy.

A student city

Adelaide is home to over 30,000 international students and has a strong and growing reputation as an education city. In addition to TAFE SA, Adelaide is home to six world-leading universities: The University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, Torrens University Australia and CQ University Australia.

Safe

Adelaide’s crime rates are the lowest in the country and for that reason, Adelaide has previously been named the safest city in Australia.

Beach Culture

Adelaide’s pristine sandy beaches are just a 20 minute tram ride from the city centre. On hot summer days, you can study in the day and take the tram to have dinner at the beach and watch the sunset with friends.

Live centrally

Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia making it often possible for students to live in the heart of the city or just outside. This means more time is spent studying and less time travelling.

Delicious!

Adelaide is known for its cafe culture, with more cafes and restaurants by population than any other city in Australia. In recent years, Adelaide has also developed a vibrant and varied bar scene. The city is big enough that you will struggle to visit all of the places you would like to drink and eat in during in your first year of study. Our mix of cultures means there’s likely to be a supermarket that sells food from your home country too.

Easy to get around

Adelaide is a flat city so it is ideal for walking or cycling. Its grid layout makes it almost impossible to get lost! There are free trams and buses around the city centre. International students can show their ID to get cheaper tickets.

Festivals

Adelaide is known for its festivals, which are famous around the world. WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and Cabaret Festival are just some of the international arts and music festivals that keep the city buzzing

Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study

Adelaide is recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. In 2014, Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel book ranked Adelaide in the global top ten. For the last four years Adelaide has been ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Beautiful weather

Adelaide has four distinct seasons, with moderate winters and warm to hot summers. In winter you will need woolly jumpers and jackets and in summer, shorts and t-shirts. The heat in South Australia is dry, rather than humid.