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Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

HLT42021
HealthCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
13Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
28Training providers
Dec 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (HLT42021, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Massage Therapist
Industries
Complementary/Alternative Health
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for HLT42021 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 13 units: 10 core plus 3 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
CHCCCS001Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS037Visit client residence
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCOM006Establish and manage client relationships
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRP005Engage with health professionals and the health system
HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTINF004Manage the prevention and control of infection
HLTMSG009Develop massage practice
HLTMSG010Assess client massage needs
HLTMSG011Provide massage treatments
HLTMSG012Apply relaxation massage clinical practice
HLTMSG015Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs
HLTMSG016Apply principles of pain neuroscience
HLTREF002Provide reflexology for relaxation
HLTWHS004Manage work health and safety
SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
SIRXSLS001Sell to the retail customer
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the HLT42021 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

28 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Aboard Training AustraliaBased in VIC · Registered since 2007→
ACFBBased in VIC · Registered since 2001→
AMINYA NATURAL THERAPIES ACADEMYBased in NSW · Registered since 2013→
Australasia International SchoolBased in NSW · Registered since 1996→
Australia Institute of Business and TechnologyBased in QLD · Registered since 2015→
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF FITNESSBased in NSW · Registered since 2005→
Australian Massage & Beauty Institute (AMBI)Based in NSW · Registered since 2014→
Canberra Institute of TechnologyBased in ACT · Registered since 1993→
Central Melbourne InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 2013→
Central Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
Chisholm InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1998→
COLLEGE OF NATURAL BEAUTYBased in QLD · Registered since 2007→
DENTOS TRAINING ACADEMYBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Endota Wellness CollegeBased in VIC · Registered since 2006→
EVOLVE COLLEGE PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2014→
Gold Coast Learning CentreBased in QLD · Registered since 2010→
Institute of Allied HealthBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
MAX THERAPY INSTITUTEBased in VIC · Registered since 2001→
Melbourne College of Hair and BeautyBased in VIC · Registered since 2007→
Melbourne Institute of Massage & MyotherapyBased in VIC · Registered since 2007→
NSW Business CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2014→
Q AcademyBased in QLD · Registered since 2009→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
South Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.