2015 Local Course GuideDate of issue: January 2015

This qualification covers workers who work as basic level massage therapists. It provides skills in therapeutic relaxation massage including basic health assessment and treatment and may be used by people working:• within a clinic or in their own clinic• in an aged care facility• in a health service• in a spa facility or• in a palliative care facility or hospital.

Further Study PathwaysAfter achieving this Certificate IV course learners may continue their studies in:• HLT50307 Diploma of Remedial Massage• HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing)

Employment OpportunitiesThis course may provide employment opportunities as a basic level massage therapist in a massage clinic, an aged care facility, a health service, a spa facility, palliative care facility or hospital.

Relevant job titles include:• Massage therapist • Massage therapy practitioner • Assistant massage therapist

Mode of Study• Classroom theory• Practical ‘hands-on’ experience• Field trips• Self-directed learning• Clinical practice

AssessmentLearners will be assessed through questioning, case scenario, projects, skills assessment, portfolio, observation in the simulated massage clinic.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)A learner may be entitled to gain unit of competency credits or recognition, if what they have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to the course. SCEI recognises the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further information see the RPL brochure or visit www.scei.edu.au

Entry requirementsIndividuals would need to fulfil the following requirements:• Aged 18 years or above • Successful completion of Year 10 or the equivalent level of

study • Successful completion of SCEI’s Language Literacy and

Numeracy (LLN) Indicator • Mature aged who have diverse academic, work and life

experiences are encouraged to enrol. The definition of a mature aged student for SCEI’s purposes is a person over

HLT40312 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice

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21 years of age that hasn’t been studying at either year 12 level or university/TAFE level for at east 7 years and are an Australian or New Zealand citizen (or Australian permanent resident or holder of a permanent Humanitarian Visa).

Additional RequirementsIndividuals must:• undertake National Police Check• hold a current Working with Children Check

DurationFull time - 30 weeks

Intake DatesFebruary, March, September, OctoberSee current intake dates at http://scei.edu.au/pro/SCEI_New_2/intake_dates.html

How to ApplyComplete an Application to Study: Local form and submit to SCEI. Form available at http://scei.edu.au/pro/SCEI_

CRICOS provider Number: 02934DRTO Provider Number:121952

*Elective units have been selected by SCEI in consultation with industry experts and are a reduced list from the qualification packaging rules specified electives list.

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BSBWOR203B Work effectively with others Common 15

HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status Common 90

HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients Common 30

HLTCOM405D Administer a practice Common 30

HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate Common 40

HLTCOM408D Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively Common 40

HLTAID003 Provide first aid Common 18

HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health Common 20

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures Common 20

HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes Common 20

HLTREM401D Work within a massage framework Specialisation 20

HLTREM406C Provide massage treatment Specialisation 240

HLTREM407C Plan massage treatment Specialisation 20

HLTREM408C Apply massage assessment framework Specialisation 20

HLTREM409C Perform massage health assessment Specialisation 100

Total Hours 705

Work Placement 225

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