2015 Local Course GuideDate of issue: January 2015

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.

Further Study PathwaysAfter achieving this Diploma course learners may continue their studies in:• 21920VIC Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage

(Myotherapy) • HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 nursing)

Employment OpportunitiesThis course may provide employment opportunities as a self-employed remedial, sports and therapeutic massage therapist

Relevant job titles include:• Massage therapist • Massage therapy practitioner • Self employed independent practitioner

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

AssessmentAssessment is both formative and summative and a holistic approach has been applied where possible. The assessment process may include a combination of presentations, reports, projects, questioning, case studies, scenarios, demonstrations and observation in the simulated massage clinic and/or workplace. Learners are advised of the assessment requirements at the beginning of each unit.

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 requirementsTo gain entry into this Diploma course the individual must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following 14 units of competency from the HLT40312 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice:• BSBWOR203B Work effectively with others• HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status• HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients• HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health care

professionals when appropriate

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• HLTCOM408D Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively• HLTAID003 Apply first aid• HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health• HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies • and procedures• HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes• HLTREM401D Work within a massage framework• HLTREM406D Provide massage treatment• HLTREM407C Plan massage treatment• HLTREM408C Apply massage assessment framework• HLTREM409C Perform massage health assessment

Individuals would also need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Diploma level. This can be demonstrated via the following:• Aged 18 years or above• Successful completion of Year 11 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 students for SCEI’s purposes is a person over 21 years of age that hasn’t been studying at either year 12 level or university/TAFE level for at least 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 - 40 weeks

Intake DatesJanuary, February, April, July, August, 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_New_2/enrol_local.html

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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CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice Core 120HLTAP501C Analyse health information Core 30HLTCOM502C Develop professional expertise Core 40HLTCOM503D Manage a practice Core 50HLTHIR501C Maintain an effective health work environment Core 20HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements Core 50HLTREM502C Provide remedial massage treatment Core 240HLTREM503C Plan remedial massage treatment strategy Core 40HLTREM504C Apply remedial massage assessment framework Core 40HLTREM505C Perform remedial massage health assessment Core 200HLTREM510B Provide specialised remedial massage treatments Core 40HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers Elective 20HLTREM511B Provide remedial massage treatment for women and children Elective 50HLTREM513C Provide remedial massage treatment to athletes Elective 50

Total Hours 990Work Placement 340

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