HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage
Explore a hands-on career as a health care provider!
This qualification will provide you with the knowledge and skills to perform remedial massages in a clinical practice.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Kalgoorlie | Geraldton
When Available all year round | Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode On campus | Online and on campus
Become a Remedial Massage Therapist
You will gain high level skills to determine and 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 how to work safely and ethically in a health care environment, and to communicate effectively with clients and healthcare workers.
This is the perfect course for anyone wanting to expand their existing skills and knowledge, or even step up into operating their own massage practice.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twenty one (21) units of competence, comprising eighteen (18) core and three (3) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans | $72.90 | $15.78 |
| CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships | $48.60 | $36.50 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $6.99 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $27.61 |
| CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice | $64.80 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system | $48.60 | $36.50 |
| HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status | $81.00 | $33.12 |
| HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information | $81.00 | $28.93 |
| HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection | $48.60 | $36.50 |
| HLTMSG009 Develop massage practice | $64.80 | $51.13 |
| HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs | $145.80 | $115.19 |
| HLTMSG011 Provide massage treatments | $194.40 | $147.96 |
| HLTMSG013 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments | $307.80 | $217.16 |
| HLTMSG014 Provide remedial massage treatments | $388.80 | $268.71 |
| HLTMSG015 Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs | $113.40 | $0.00 |
| HLTMSG016 Apply principles of pain neuroscience | $129.60 | $0.00 |
| HLTMSG017 Apply remedial massage clinical practice | $380.70 | $268.71 |
| HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety | $64.80 | $19.22 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$81.00 | $62.11 |
|
|
$29.16 | $10.37 |
|
|
$129.60 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Available all year round, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twenty one (21) units of competence, comprising eighteen (18) core and three (3) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans | $72.90 | $18.51 |
| CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships | $48.60 | $18.51 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $18.51 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $18.51 |
| CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice | $64.80 | $18.51 |
| CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system | $48.60 | $18.51 |
| HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status | $81.00 | $18.51 |
| HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information | $81.00 | $18.51 |
| HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection | $48.60 | $18.51 |
| HLTMSG009 Develop massage practice | $64.80 | $18.51 |
| HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs | $145.80 | $18.51 |
| HLTMSG011 Provide massage treatments | $194.40 | $18.51 |
| HLTMSG013 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments | $307.80 | $18.51 |
| HLTMSG014 Provide remedial massage treatments | $388.80 | $18.51 |
| HLTMSG015 Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs | $113.40 | $18.51 |
| HLTMSG016 Apply principles of pain neuroscience | $129.60 | $18.51 |
| HLTMSG017 Apply remedial massage clinical practice | $380.70 | $18.51 |
| HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety | $64.80 | $18.51 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$81.00 | $18.51 |
|
|
$29.16 | $18.51 |
|
|
$129.60 | $18.51 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twenty one (21) units of competence, comprising eighteen (18) core and three (3) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans | $72.90 | $15.36 |
| CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships | $48.60 | $35.52 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $6.81 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $26.87 |
| CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice | $64.80 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system | $48.60 | $0.00 |
| HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status | $81.00 | $32.23 |
| HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information | $81.00 | $0.00 |
| HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection | $48.60 | $35.52 |
| HLTMSG009 Develop massage practice | $64.80 | $0.00 |
| HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs | $145.80 | $112.11 |
| HLTMSG011 Provide massage treatments | $194.40 | $144.00 |
| HLTMSG013 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments | $307.80 | $0.00 |
| HLTMSG014 Provide remedial massage treatments | $388.80 | $0.00 |
| HLTMSG015 Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs | $113.40 | $0.00 |
| HLTMSG016 Apply principles of pain neuroscience | $129.60 | $0.00 |
| HLTMSG017 Apply remedial massage clinical practice | $380.70 | $261.52 |
| HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety | $64.80 | $18.70 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$81.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $0.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700