Diploma of Remedial Massage
| Course Code: | HLT50307 |
| Department: | Centre for Community Wellbeing |
| Study Area(s): | Massage and Myotherapy |
| Location(s): | Richmond |
| Course Length: | Full-time (1 year) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
| VTAC: | Year 12 and mature age applicants can apply for this course at the VTAC website during the VTAC period. |
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Course overview
This course will help you become a Remedial Massage Therapist qualified to practice in a range of disciplines and a variety of work settings. This qualification provides the skills required for competence in remedial massage practice. It covers the provision of remedial massage treatment to clients with specific needs such as injury management, rehabilitation, palliative care, aged care, women and children.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHCORG28A | Reflect and Improve Upon Professional Practice | 120 |
| HLTAP501A | Analyse Health Information | 30 |
| HLTCOM502B | Develop Professional Expertise | 40 |
| HLTCOM503B | Manage a Practice | 50 |
| HLTHIR501A | Maintain An Effective Health Work Environment | 20 |
| HLTHIR506B | Implement and Monitor Compliance With Legal and Ethical Requirements | 50 |
| Total hours: | 310 | |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HLTAYV404B | Provide Ayurvedic Advice On Nutrition | 80 |
| HLTAYV414B | Work Within An Ayurvedic Framework For Lifestyle Consultants | 80 |
| HLTREM502B | Provide Remedial Massage Treatment | 240 |
| HLTREM503B | Plan Remedial Massage Treatment Strategy | 40 |
| HLTREM504B | Apply Remedial Massage Assessment Framework | 40 |
| HLTREM505B | Perform Remedial Massage Health Assessment | 200 |
| HLTREM510A | Provide Specialised Remedial Massage Treatments | 40 |
| HLTREM511A | Provide Remedial Massage Treatment For Women and Children | 50 |
| HLTREM512A | Provide Remedial Massage Treatments Within a Corporate Setting | 50 |
| HLTREM513A | Provide Remedial Massage Treatment to Athletes | 50 |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 100# | $ 2500 | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6500 | $ 3250 |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
# Concession card holders enrolling in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma are under 25 as at 01/01/2012 the concession tuition fee applies.
# If an Indigenous student the relevant concession tuition fee applies.
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1,196.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $1,286.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $2,392.00 | n/a | n/a | $2,392.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $1,196.00 | n/a | n/a | $1,196.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | Capped at the maximum of $2,500.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $6,500.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $3,250.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees breakdown here.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Contact us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or (03) 9279 2222 or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a full fee schedule.
The current materials fees for 2012 is $400.00. This includes texts, a Kangan Institute polo shirt and any other associated printing. There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course will train you to work in supervisory or middle management positions in group practice, sports medicine, health clubs, hospitals, resorts, fitness centres, sporting clubs and in remedial centres. If you wish, you may operate your own professional clinic. Upon successful completion participants will be eligible to apply for WorkCover recognition and be eligible to apply for professional Remedial Massage recognition within an industry association.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain skills to be able to give remedial, sports and therapeutic massages.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Diploma of Remedial Massage.
As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. Graduates are eligible to register with several massage associations. You may also choose to take up the opportunity to study for extra qualifications in Sports Trainer, Certificate III in Fitness and Certificate IV in Fitness.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
You may continue your study into the Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy) at Kangan Institute. Alternatively you may wish to continue studies in Chinese medicine, shiatsu, homeopathy, oriental therapies, herbal medicine, naturopathy, reflexology, sport or aromatherapy. You may also wish to apply for higher education studies.
Can I apply?
You may apply for entry into this course if you have completed a Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice or an equivalent qualification.
How do I apply?
Full-time applicants for the course starting in February 2012 must apply through VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre). Details of the application process can be obtained through the VTAC website or through the VTAC Guide which is available from leading newsagents and libraries.
Direct entry applicants for 2012 must complete a profile form to be found at www.kangan.edu.au/departments/centre-for-better-living and return to the department by January 31st 2012.
Please note direct entry applications will be considered after the VTAC selection process is completed.
How will I be selected for this course?
Students who have completed the Certificate IV in Massage with Kangan Institute will have preference in selection. For all other applicants, selection is based upon the application form submitted to the department. It is advisable to follow up the application by making an appointment with the course coordinator to discuss your plans.
Personal qualifications, work experience and sporting experience will be taken into account as well as previous academic results. Mature age students must apply through VTAC and are selected through personal qualifications, work experience and sporting experience as well as previous academic results.
How long is the course?
This is a 1 year full-time course. Currently students attend classes for three days per week, including one evening for simulated workplace at the Student Clinic located on campus. Please note, this is subject to change.
Where and how can I study?
This course is offered at the Kangan Institute Richmond campus. You will be required to study within the classroom, within the supervised simulated workplace student clinic, directed study away from the classroom and within external workplaces.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. There are a variety of “tools” used to assess whether students have achieved competency.
These may include: formal exams, open book exams, short answer tests, essays, class presentations, group projects, class participation, role-plays of simulations, fieldwork assignments, ongoing assessment, practical demonstrations, observations and reports.
You will be advised in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be provided with this information.
Additional comments
Students are required to massage other students and be massaged by other students in the class. As this forms part of the course assessment students who are unable to give or receive massages will not be able to pass the course and therefore should not enrol into this course.
Students who complete the Diploma in Remedial Massage course may be eligible to continue into the Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy) course. The Advanced Diploma takes an extra 12 months to complete.
What will I study?
Check the modules that are offered for this course.
