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COURSE CODE: HLT52015

Diploma of Remedial Massage

INTAKES

Quarterly

DURATION

52 weeks

Domestic Fee

$5,000

INDUSTRY PLACEMENT

200 hours

CRICOS CODES

094812G

NUMBER OF UNITS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Yes

Explore Course by campus:
Brisbane South

What study modes are available?

  • Entirely On Campus
  • Entirely Online (Face to Face)
  • Entirely Online (Self-study)
  • Mixed Mode (Part On-Campus & Online)
20 CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK*

*Domestic students are only required to attend practical & lecture sessions.

Explore Course by campus:
Brisbane South

This course comprehensively prepares students to administer remedial massage to clients experiencing soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance and restrictions in range of motion.

About this Course

This course comprehensively prepares students to administer remedial massage to clients experiencing soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance and restrictions in range of motion.

Students will undertake practical training at our modern, spacious Brisbane clinic located on-campus at Brisbane Technology Park. The clinic is open to the public so students have the opportunity to conduct massage practice on their peers as well as members of the public, resulting in an authentic learning experience.

 

What You’ll Learn:

  • establish and maintain client relationships
  • assess client needs
  • provide massage treatments
  • provide specialised remedial massage treatments
  • manage legal and ethical compliance
  • the instructing exercise to young and old people (Elective units)
  • develop strength and conditioning programs (Elective units)
  • adapt remedial massage practice for athletes (Elective units)

Career Outcomes

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

AGE
18
GRADE
11
IELTS
4.5

Age

Minimum age of 18 years

Education & Experience Requirements

Year 11 Australian Senior High School Certificate or equivalent with full academic results

English Language

Lower-Intermediate English (equivalent to 4.5 academic IELTS)

Required Identification

Photo ID and evidence of citizenship (international students must provide copy of passport)

Computer Skills & Equipment

Basic computing skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes, in addition to hardware requirements of a portable computer with keyboard, pointing device, speaker, camera and microphone, and a broadband internet connection.

Further Information

Students who are unable to meet the academic or English language criteria may in some cases be eligble to undertake our Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test. Criteria may change at any time without notice. Additional English language requirements may apply to international applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds wishing to articulate on a visa package into a university programme.

Training Plan

Part One Foundation
Date Duration (week) Unit Assessment Due Date
02 Jan – 06 Jan 2023 1 CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system 13-Jan-23
09 Jan – 13 Jan 2023 1 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 20-Jan-23
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice 20-Jan-23
16 Jan – 20 Jan 2023 1 HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety 27-Jan-23
23 Jan – 27 Jan 2023 1 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 3-Feb-23
30 Jan – 03 Feb 2023 1 CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships 10-Feb-23
06 Feb – 10 Feb 2023 1 HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection 19-Feb-23
13 Feb – 17 Feb 2023 1 BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning 26-Feb-23
20 Feb – 24 Feb 2023 1 HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status 5-Mar-23
27 Feb – 03 Mar 2023 1 HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information 12-Mar-23
06 Mar – 10 Mar 2023 1 CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance 19-Mar-23
13 Mar – 17 Mar 2023 1 HLTMSG002 Assess client massage needs 26-Mar-23
20 Mar – 24 Mar 2023 1 HLTMSG004 Provide massage treatments 2-Apr-23
Part Two Advanced
Date Duration (week) Unit Assessment Due Date
02 Jan – 03 Feb 2023 5 HLTMSG008 Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments 12-Feb-23
06 Feb – 03 Mar 2023 4 HLTMSG001 Develop massage practice 12-Mar-23
06 Mar – 31 Mar 2023 4 BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in other 9-Apr-23
03 Apr – 16 Apr 2023 Term Break
17 Apr – 28 Apr 2023 2 HLTMSG003 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments 7-May-23
01 May – 12 May 2023 2 HLTMSG003 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments 21-May-23
15 May – 02 Jun 2023 3 HLTMSG005 Provide remedial massage treatments 11-Jun-23
05 Jun – 23 Jun 2023 3 HLTMSG006 Adapt remedial massage treatments to meet specific needs 2-Jul-23
26 Jun – 09 Jul 2023 Term Break
10 Jul – 04 Aug 2023 4 HLTMSG007 Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes 13-Aug-23
Round 2
Date Duration (week) Unit Assessment Due Date
Part One Foundation
27 Mar – 31 Mar 2023 1 CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system 9-Apr-23
03 Apr – 16 Apr 2023 Term Break
17 Apr – 21 Apr 2023 1 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 30-Apr-23
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice 30-Apr-23
24 Apr – 28 Apr 2023 1 HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety 7-May-23
01 May – 05 May 2023 1 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 14-May-23
08 May – 12 May 2023 1 CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships 21-May-23
15 May – 19 May 2023 1 HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection 28-May-23
22 May – 26 May 2023 1 BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning 4-Jun-23
29 May – 02 Jun 2023 1 HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status 11-Jun-23
05 Jun – 09 Jun 2023 1 HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information 18-Jun-23
12 Jun – 16 Jun 2023 1 CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance 25-Jun-23
19 Jun – 23 Jun 2023 1 HLTMSG002 Assess client massage needs 2-Jul-23
26 Jun – 09 Jul 2023 Term Break
10 Jul – 14 Jul 2023 1 HLTMSG004 Provide massage treatments 23-Jul-23
Date Duration (week) Unit Assessment Due Date
Part Two Advanced
07 Aug – 01 Sep 2023 4 HLTMSG008 Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments 10-Sep-23
04 Sep – 15 Sep 2023 2 HLTMSG001 Develop massage practice 24-Sep-23
18 Sep – 01 Oct 2023 Term Break
02 Oct – 06 Oct 2023 1 HLTMSG001 Develop massage practice 15-Oct-23
09 Oct – 03 Nov 2023 4 BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in other 12-Nov-23
06 Nov – 17 Nov 2023 2 HLTMSG003 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments 26-Nov-23
20 Nov – 01 Dec 2023 2 HLTMSG003 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments 10-Dec-23
04 Dec – 15 Dec 2023 2 HLTMSG005 Provide remedial massage treatments 17-Dec-23
18 Dec – 31 Dec 2023 Term Break
Round 3
Date Duration (week) Unit Assessment Due Date
Part One (Tuesday) Foundation
17 Jul – 21 Jul 2023 1 CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system 30-Jul-23
24 Jul – 28 Jul 2023 1 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 6-Aug-23
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice 6-Aug-23
31 Jul – 04 Aug 2023 1 HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety 13-Aug-23
07 Aug – 11 Aug 2023 1 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 20-Aug-23
14 Aug – 18 Aug 2023 1 CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships 27-Aug-23
21 Aug – 25 Aug 2023 1 HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection 3-Sep-23
28 Aug – 01 Sep 2023 1 BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning 10-Sep-23
04 Sep – 08 Sep 2023 1 HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status 17-Sep-23
11 Sep – 15 Sep 2023 1 HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information 24-Sep-23
18 Sep – 01 Oct 2023 Term Break
02 Oct – 06 Oct 2023 1 CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance 15-Oct-23
09 Oct – 13 Oct 2023 1 HLTMSG002 Assess client massage needs 22-Oct-23
16 Oct – 20 Oct 2023 1 HLTMSG004 Provide massage treatments 29-Oct-23
Round 4
Date Duration (week) Unit Assessment Due Date
Part One (Tuesday) Foundation
23 Oct – 27 Oct 2023 1 CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system 5-Nov-23
30 Oct – 03 Nov 2023 1 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 12-Nov-23
06 Nov – 10 Nov 2023 CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice 19-Nov-23
13 Nov – 17 Nov 2023 1 HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety 26-Nov-23
20 Nov – 24 Nov 2023 1 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 3-Dec-23
27 Nov – 01 Dec 2023 1 CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships 10-Dec-23
04 Dec – 08 Dec 2023 1 HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection 17-Dec-23
11 Dec – 15 Dec 2023 1 BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning 17-Dec-23
18 Dec – 31 Dec 2023 Term Break

ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

About this Course:

NIET’s Diploma of Remedial Massage offers a formal national qualification recognised by the following major Massage & Myotherapy Australia approved associations – an important consideration for those seeking health fund criteria.
– Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
– Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)

This course comprehensively prepares students to administer remedial massage to clients experiencing soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance and restrictions in range of motion.

Students will learn to establish and maintain client relationships, assess client needs, provide massage treatments, provide specialised remedial massage treatments, and manage legal and ethical compliance.

Elective units provide the opportunity to learn additional skills including the instructing exercise to young and old people, develop strength and conditioning programs, and adapt remedial massage practice for athletes.

This course has a minimum of 15 scheduled face-to-face contact hours on campus per week as well as 5 distance education hours per week. Total of 20 hours per week.

To graduate with a Diploma of Remedial Massage, students must have a record of having completed at least 200 practical hours on campus.

Note: Completing components in private clinics and/or shop fronts is not considered student clinical practicum hours, training or on campus by the Health Funds.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) must meet the minimum duration period of 12 months for the Diploma of Remedial Massage as indicated above.

UNITS

CORE UNITS

Unit Code
Unit Name
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
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 treatments to meet specific needs
HLTMSG008
Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments
HLTWHS004
Manage work health and safety

ELECTIVE UNITS

Unit Code
Unit Name
BSBCRT511
Develop critical thinking in others
BSBSMB404
Undertake small business planning
CHCPOL003
Research and apply evidence to practice
HLTAAP002
Confirm physical health status
HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
HLTMSG007
Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS

Southern Cross University
Articulation
8 units
Southern Cross University
Articulation
8 units
Southern Cross University
Articulation
4 units

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Brisbane South Tuition Fees

Course Name Course
Duration
Domestic / Permanent Resident Campus
Availability
Intakes
Diploma of Remedial Massage 52 weeks $5,000 EMP Quarterly

Additional Fees:

Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $250


Brisbane South Study & Schedule

KEY:
Lecture (F2F Online)
Lecture (On-Campus)
Practical (Offsite)
Practical (On Campus)
Supervised Training (Online)
Tutorial (F2F Online)
Tutorial (On Campus)
Session Recorded

Group A

MondayMon
TuesdayTue
Building 35
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Chris
Building 35
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Chris
WednesdayWed
Building 35
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Chris
Building 35
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Chris
ThursdayThu
FridayFri
Building 35
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sue Broughton
SaturdaySat
SundaySun

Brisbane South Course TRAINERS

Chris

Sue Broughton

Sue is the Head of the Diploma of Remedial Massage.

An enthusiastic and passionate dynamo, Sue Broughton inspires transformation, a new way of being and helps you to connect to your own personal blueprint to live your best authentic life.

One client commented that it is as though Sue hypnotizes you and connects with you personally when she speaks either with small intimate audiences or large groups alike. Her eye contact and message is clear and it touches you in a way that motivates you to take action.

Brisbane South Campus & Facilities

Your Campus

Established in 2016

NIET Group Eight Mile Plains Centre is our very first campus, established in 2016 to deliver our very first affordable programmes under NIET. Today it’s our head office, hosting 2 classrooms, student study area, and training kitchen – in addition to our group’s corporate, compliance & accounting divisions.

Built for Diverse Learners

This is the hub of the NIET’s massage, business and hospitality programmes, NIET Group’s Eight Mile Plains learning centre is based on the south side of Brisbane. With integrated operational cafe and massage facilities, Eight Mile Plains centre is the perfect facility to help our commercial cookery and massage students learn and grow, experiencing real-life businesses as they study.

Session Locations

Building 35
  • 6 Massage Beds
  • Clinic
  • Smart Tv

Our dedicated student massage clinic, designed as a combined clinic and practical space.

Here's what our Remedial Massage students think

See why more than 8000 students have chosen NIET

SHU SHANG
Diploma of Remedial Massage
A great place to study Remedial massage course. Ross and Bill are great trainers who always provide us incredible helpful and informative practical advice.

Why study with ?

Very Affordable.

Our low fees are designed to make education accessible to all students, and we provide a range of funding options, and customised payment schedules.

Lots of Pathway Options.

We offer more than 200 different package and pathway options to award-winning Australian universities, like Griffith and UTAS.

Accessible Entry Requirements.

Our college caters to learners of all academic backgrounds and English levels, with a huge range of free study support and tutoring options.

Just the education you need.

Our hyper-focused training programmes are designed to get students out into industry, with exactly the skills that industry demand.

How do I apply?

Our application process is free, easy & there’s no obligation.

1

Submit an Application

It’s free, takes around 5 minutes, and helps our team make sure you’re eligible. If you have any questions, for example around how to pay, funding, schedule, placement etc, ask them at the same time.

2

Accept your letter of offer

Our team will send you a letter of offer for you to accept. Send it back, pay your enrolment fee, then our incredible Admissions team will send you an onboarding pack, and schedule in your classes. Welcome onboard!

Great learning experience! A very welcoming environment with a great location in Hobart City! Huge thanks to trainer Jean for his enthusiasm and dedication.

Rajitha Pathum

I received a job offer from Goodstart Early Learning after my work placement. This is not possible without my trainer-Adam’s guidance!

Sunny Yang

I enrolled in NIET while starting a new life in Tasmania. I received lots of help from the administration and teachers. I used to struggle a lot to do my assignments. Dimpy has helped me with one-on-one consultations after classes. Classes were very engaging and interactive. Overall, I had an amazing experience with NIET.

Pragati Koirala

This course is well tailored and provides me with a good understanding of community service industry. Rhea is knowledgeable and provides excellent assistance. NIET provides students with excellent facilities and resources. Highly recommend NIET Hobart!

Olivia Mathews

I highly recommend Advanced Diploma of Translating. Da Teng is very helpful and supportive to all students and thanks to him, I passed NAATI and became a certified translator. I also improved my English a lot from this course. It was a great learning experience.

Michy W.

I am really happy to share my thoughts on my Trainer Dimpy Rani. She is approachable and informative when teaching students. She puts so much effort for every student to thrive professionally. She is not only a trainer, but also a motivational speaker, who knows how to boost the confidence in her students. I am thankful to the whole NIET STAFF for their support and services during the course.

Faisal Shehzad

Great experience with a great teacher, Mr. Alvin. When classes were online, despite the time differences, Alvin still managed to bring everyone together and maintain an engaging class. He’s always open for discussions and dedicated to help students achieving their goals.

James Bastos

I’m very grateful to Yanna, Jess and Bri for always helping and pushing be to be better! Going to campus was always so amazing that it never felt like studying, it was something I really enjoyed to be part of. I’m gonna miss so much the trainers and everything. Thanks for creating an amazing environment to us. I had great moments and I learned so much that I will never forget.

Mariana

“NIET offers flexible classes for me so I could still meet my family responsibilities while getting my certificate. Now I started my dream jobs so I and my family are very happy that I started my study at NIET.”

Sarah T

“I can utilise the skills gained from my business study course. I have met wonderful people throughout my study journey – from my study group and trainers to very helpful student services staff. My experience with NIET has been a very rewarding one. I have applied my knowledge and skills to real world experiences, and can really see the benefits it brings to my own business.”

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