Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of massage therapists who provide general health maintenance treatments. It does not reflect the role of a remedial massage therapist. Practitioners may be self-employed or work within a larger health service.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 13
- 10 core units
- 3 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 1 unit from the Business Management group below
- up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection
HLTMSG001 Develop massage practice
HLTMSG002 Assess client massage needs
HLTMSG004 Provide massage treatments
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
Elective units
Business Management
BSBSMB403 Market the small business
BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning
BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operations
BSBSMB406 Manage small business finances
Other electives
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS027 Visit client residence
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTARO001 Develop aromatherapy practice
HLTARO002 Source and prepare aromatherapy products
HLTREF002 Provide reflexology for relaxation
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.