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Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
Australia's most experienced trainer of massage therapists, established in 1973 courses in massage at our Sydney campus can be studied in several different formats Flexibility apart-time or full-time, distance learning and weekend workshops. There is no extra cost to study part time. Our graduates are immediately eligible for professional associations, with no further study required. This enables graduates to gain insurance and health fund membership. We recognise prior learning and offer the most inexpensive way to have your previous studies assessed. Our qualifications are specifically structured so that learning is maximised. Bachelor Pathway Complementary Medicine (Health Sciences)
Start your new career in Massage with Sydney's most respected college of Natural Therapies - established in 1973
The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice is designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to treat clients with a full body therapeutic massage.
What is Massage?
The healing power of touch manifests itself through many tactile therapy treatments, with one of the most popular and widely known being Remedial Massage. Remedial Massage practitioners utilise skilled techniques of manual manipulation of the soft tissue for the purpose of producing therapeutic effects upon the nervous, muscular and circulatory systems of the body. Our professional training programs are designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to treat clients with a full body therapeutic massage.
The minimum qualification to practice massage is the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice. If you follow a Set Full-time Program you will graduate with a Certificate IV in 2 Terms and have the option of completing 1 additonal Term to also obtain the Diploma of Remedial Massage.
If you follow a Flexible Part-time Program you will graduate with a Certficate IV in 1 Year.
Course Code: Course Code HLT40307, CRICOS Code 062001G
Qualifications:
Graduates of this program will be awarded the following qualification:
- Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
Post Graduate Pathways:
Graduates of the Certficate IV in Massage Therapy Practice have the option of completing a few additional subjects to obtain the Diploma of Remedial Massage.
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Other complementary studies include the Certificate IV Aromatherapy and Certificate IV in Reflexology
Flexible Study Options:
- Set Full time Program: 2 Terms over 3 days per week (Tues, Thur & Fridays) set full-time course starts 1 June 2010
- Flexible Part-time Program: 1 Year: Create your own timetable; choose from a selection of weekly, intensive and/or distance learning classes and Summer School fast track options
Payment Options:
- Early Bird Discounts
- Pay term by term as you go
- Payment Plans
- Austudy/Abstudy (full-time)
For tuition fee details refer to the Course Fees section below;
Who Recognises My Qualifications?
CRICOS Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students
AMT Association of Massage Therapists
ARM Association of Remedial Masseurs
ATMS Australian Traditional Medicine Society
AAMT Australian Association of Massage Therapists
AMTWP Association of Massage Therapists & Wholistic Practitioners (Canada)
VETAB NSW Vocational Education & Training Accreditation Board
Course Duration: Full-time: 2 Terms or Part Time: 1 Year
Course Start Dates: Full-Time: 1 June, 2010 or Part-time: February, May,September & Summer School
Course Fees:
2010: Course Tuition Fees: $6335 + Enrolment Fee of $95.00
Payment Options:
Option 1: Early Bird Discount $6008: A 5% discount is available for full and part time students if the full amount of course fees & the $95.00 Enrolment Fee are paid one week prior to the start of the course.
Option 2: Pay term by term as you go: An initial deposit of 50% of your first term tuition fees together with the $95 Enrolment Fee is required to secure your spot in the course. The balance of tuition fees are then due on the first day of each term.
Set Full-Time Program: 2 Terms (3 days per week)
• Term 1 $3655 • Term 2 $2680
Flexible Part-time 1 Year Program:
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | |
| 1 Year | $1,705 | $2,335 | $2,475 |
Option 3: Payment Plans: An initial deposit of 50% of your first term tuition fees together with the $95.00 Enrolment Fee is required to secure your spot in the course. The balance can be paid by fortnightly or weekly instalments via direct debit with the balance due by the end of term. A 5% surcharge is applied to the outstanding balance as of the first week of term.
Tuition Fees are inclusive of clinic hours
International Students: To calculate your course tuition fees add 10% to the total course cost. An annual administrative fee of $450 applies.
College tuition fees are reviewed annually.
