HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage
Strengthen your knowledge in the remedial massage environment
On completion of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to perform massages for relaxation and health purposes.
This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative. From 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession, plus resource fees and other fees that may apply to your course.
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Overview
Campus Albany | Bunbury
When Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
Study Mode On Campus
When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in remedial massage. You will have the skills and knowledge to perform massages for relaxation and health purposes. You will learn skills to assess a client's massage needs and plan and conduct a remedial massage based on a knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and using skills in a wide range of soft tissue massage techniques. You will also learn to work safely and ethically in a health care environment, to communicate effectively with clients and other health care workers and to operate your own massage practice. During this qualification you will be required to conduct and complete a large number of massages of varying types, work on a variety of community clients, and work in and with the massage industry.
Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to become a remedial massage therapist, either as a sole practitioner or with other health professionals such as physiotherapists. Students also learn how to set up their own massage business and understand legal and ethical requirements of the health industry.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $290.00 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $290.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans |
| CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| CHCPRP005 | Engage with health professionals and the health system |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
| HLTINF004 | Manage the prevention and control of infection |
| HLTMSG009 | Develop massage practice |
| HLTMSG010 | Assess client massage needs |
| HLTMSG011 | Provide massage treatments |
| HLTMSG013 | Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments |
| HLTMSG014 | Provide remedial massage treatments |
| HLTMSG015 | Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs |
| HLTMSG016 | Apply principles of pain neuroscience |
| HLTMSG017 | Apply remedial massage clinical practice |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| HLTMSG018 | Adapt massage practice for athletes |
| HLTREF002 | Provide reflexology for relaxation |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans |
| CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| CHCPRP005 | Engage with health professionals and the health system |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
| HLTINF004 | Manage the prevention and control of infection |
| HLTMSG009 | Develop massage practice |
| HLTMSG010 | Assess client massage needs |
| HLTMSG011 | Provide massage treatments |
| HLTMSG013 | Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments |
| HLTMSG014 | Provide remedial massage treatments |
| HLTMSG015 | Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs |
| HLTMSG016 | Apply principles of pain neuroscience |
| HLTMSG017 | Apply remedial massage clinical practice |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTMSG018 | Adapt massage practice for athletes |
| HLTREF002 | Provide reflexology for relaxation |
| SISXCAI009 | Instruct strength and conditioning techniques |
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans |
| CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| CHCPRP005 | Engage with health professionals and the health system |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
| HLTINF004 | Manage the prevention and control of infection |
| HLTMSG009 | Develop massage practice |
| HLTMSG010 | Assess client massage needs |
| HLTMSG011 | Provide massage treatments |
| HLTMSG013 | Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments |
| HLTMSG014 | Provide remedial massage treatments |
| HLTMSG015 | Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs |
| HLTMSG016 | Apply principles of pain neuroscience |
| HLTMSG017 | Apply remedial massage clinical practice |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTMSG018 | Adapt massage practice for athletes |
| HLTREF002 | Provide reflexology for relaxation |
| SISXCAI009 | Instruct strength and conditioning techniques |
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $349.60 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $349.60 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans |
| CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| CHCPRP005 | Engage with health professionals and the health system |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
| HLTINF004 | Manage the prevention and control of infection |
| HLTMSG009 | Develop massage practice |
| HLTMSG010 | Assess client massage needs |
| HLTMSG011 | Provide massage treatments |
| HLTMSG013 | Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments |
| HLTMSG014 | Provide remedial massage treatments |
| HLTMSG015 | Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs |
| HLTMSG016 | Apply principles of pain neuroscience |
| HLTMSG017 | Apply remedial massage clinical practice |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| HLTMSG018 | Adapt massage practice for athletes |
| HLTREF002 | Provide reflexology for relaxation |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $243.00 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $243.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBESB401 | Research and develop business plans |
| CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| CHCPRP005 | Engage with health professionals and the health system |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
| HLTINF004 | Manage the prevention and control of infection |
| HLTMSG009 | Develop massage practice |
| HLTMSG010 | Assess client massage needs |
| HLTMSG011 | Provide massage treatments |
| HLTMSG013 | Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments |
| HLTMSG014 | Provide remedial massage treatments |
| HLTMSG015 | Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs |
| HLTMSG016 | Apply principles of pain neuroscience |
| HLTMSG017 | Apply remedial massage clinical practice |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTMSG018 | Adapt massage practice for athletes |
| HLTREF002 | Provide reflexology for relaxation |
| SISXCAI009 | Instruct strength and conditioning techniques |