This qualification provides the skills required for competence in remedial massage practice and practitioners at this level may be self employed as independent practitioners or may work within a larger health service. 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. Practitioners at this level may supervise other massage therapists.
The intent and application of this qualification is defined within the content of the units themselves. RTOs should examine this content when determining the appropriateness of this qualification.
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
14 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
11 core units, comprising 6 common units and 5 specialisation units
3 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Other relevant electives listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages
Core units
Common units
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Other electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. The following sample units of competency are suggested as appropriate for this qualification. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs
HLTCOM509B Provide services for people with a life challenging illness
HLTCOM510B Provide services to clients with chronic diseases or conditions
HLTREM511B Provide remedial massage treatment for women and children
HLTREM512B Provide remedial massage treatments within a corporate setting
HLTREM513B Provide remedial massage treatment to athletes
HLTSHU509C Maintain personal health and awareness as a professional responsibility
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into this qualification, candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency from the Certificate IV in Massage:
