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Overview

This qualification reflects the role of massage therapists who provide general health maintenance treatments. You will be able to apply therapeutic relaxation massage including basic health assessment and treatment. You may work within a clinic or in a larger health service; in an aged care facility; in a spa facility; or in a palliative care facility.

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. These hours will be completed at CIT Fit and Well Student Massage Clinic.

Qualification:

 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy HLT42021

Course No:

 C4-HS47

Campus:

 CIT Bruce 

Duration:

Full-time study load over 1 full semester with remaining study load to be part-time face to face and online training. Students will finish this course in two semesters (12 months) full-time, including the practical application in simulated workplace environments (duration will vary depending on the individual's knowledge, experience and accrual of required simulated workplace hours).

Scheduled classes will take place 3 days per week, approximately 9 hours per day during semester 1, with some classes taking place after hours. Semester 2 classes will take place 1-2 days per week approximately 4 hours per day.

There are timetabled online learning sessions and optional tutorial support sessions scheduled each week Part-time equivalent will take approximately 18 months (3 semesters)

Cost Info:

Enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total course cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.

Indicative Cost:

 $5,698

Likely Job Outcome:

 Relaxation massage therapist in the day spa industry or private practice.

Application Type:

 Standard
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Timetable

To find out more about class scheduling, request a timetable.

Additional Information

There are no specific training package requirements, but CIT requires the following:

You must be 17 years or older to enrol in the Certificate IV Massage Therapy due to the nature of the job role.

Entry Requirements

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 13 subjects

Core: Complete all 10

  • CHCCOM006   Establish and manage client relationships
    • CIT Code: COMM496
      Cost: Standard $250.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge to establish and manage professional on-to-one relationships with clients in the context of providing an ongoing health service or intervention. This unit applies to community services or health workers who have defined responsibilities to work independently with clients within broad but established guidelines.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CHCDIV001   Work with diverse people
    • CIT Code: CLTS145
      Cost: Standard $70.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. This unit applies to all workers.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CHCLEG003   Manage legal and ethical compliance
    • CIT Code: LEGL220
      Cost: Standard $190.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities. This unit applies to people working in roles with managerial responsibility for legal and ethical compliance in small to medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • HLTAAP002   Confirm physical health status
    • CIT Code: HESC502
      Cost: Standard $480.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client's physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology. This unit applies to individuals working directly with clients and who assist in the provision of health care services. Some disciplines may be subject to state/territory regulatory determination regarding delegation and supervision.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • HLTINF004   Manage the prevention and control of infection
    • CIT Code: WPHS112
      Cost: Standard $110.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and monitor infection prevention and control systems and procedures in work contexts where health and personal care services are provided. This unit applies to people working in roles with managerial responsibilities for infection prevention and control in small to medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • HLTMSG009   Develop massage practice
    • CIT Code: HESC618
      Cost: Standard $839.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of massage practice and its place in the Australian health care system, identify and provide appropriate information about massage to different audiences, develop own approach to massage practice and evaluate what makes a sustainable practice.This unit applies to massage therapists.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certificate or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • HLTMSG010   Assess client massage needs
    • CIT Code: HESC619
      Cost: Standard $839.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather client information, make a client assessment and determine massage treatment options.This unit applies to massage therapists providing therapeutic and relaxation massage treatments. It does not include remedial massage assessment techniques.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certificate or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • HLTMSG011   Provide massage treatments
    • CIT Code: HESC620
      Cost: Standard $839.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide massage treatments using a range of relaxation techniques and sequences.This unit applies to massage therapists providing relaxation massage treatments. It does not include remedial massage techniques.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certificate or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • HLTMSG012   Apply relaxation massage clinical practice
    • CIT Code: HESC634
      Cost: Standard $839.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake relaxation massage consultations in a clinical setting. This includes provision of relaxation massage treatments, as well as clinic preparation for consultation, client assessment and monitoring of client during treatment. It incorporates understanding of industry practices and professional development opportunities for massage therapists. This unit applies to massage therapists. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certificate or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • HLTWHS004   Manage work health and safety
    • CIT Code: WPHS113
      Cost: Standard $88.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area, according to WHS legislative requirements. This unit applies to workers who have responsibility for WHS as part of their role, including workers with obligations under WHS legislation, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), or their officers (as defined by relevant legislation).
      Prerequisites: Nil

Electives: Complete 3

  • HLTMSG015   Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs
    • CIT Code: HESC623
      Cost: Standard $839.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to adapt massage assessment and treatment strategies to respond to clients with specific needs.This unit applies to massage therapists.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certificate or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • HLTAID011   Provide first aid
    • CIT Code: HESC586
      Cost: Standard $150.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CHCCCS001   Address the needs of people with chronic disease
    • CIT Code: HUSE474
      Cost: Standard $165.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and address specific issues faced by people who have a chronic disease, in the context of contributing to a holistic approach to support. The unit applies to workers providing services to people with chronic disease in diverse community services and health contexts.
      Prerequisites: Nil

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More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au