The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy delivered by Byron College is recognised by AMT, the Australian Association of Massage Therapists. AMT is the oldest Association in Australia to represent massage therapy and is the premier representative body for professional therapists. As a student of Byron College you receive free student membership to this peak professional organisation.
The Certificate IV in Massage is a full time nationally accredited course. There is theory, practical and clinical work plus home assignments. You will undertake supervised clinical training in a professional clinical setting as part of this course.
Study at Byron College provides high quality theoretical and technical techniques with highly experienced and qualified teachers who are successful therapists and chiropractors.
Course Information for Massage Certificate IV (HTL40307) |
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| Entry Requirements | There are no prerequisites for this course. A competent level of literacy and numeracy is required to complete this qualification and a willingness to work in the Alternative Health industry. |
| Course Length, Dates & Location. | 19 weeks; Monday’s, Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s 6th February to 27th June (no classes during NSW school holidays), 9.00 am – 4 pm. |
| Required Units of Study | Certificate IV requires you to complete 15 units of study, 10 compulsory and 5 specialised units. Clinic work is also required which is organized by the College as part of the course. Completion of the study units requires homework and practical activities. See below for a list of units. |
| Enrolment and Fees | This course is Austudy Approved. Enrolment is confirmed on payment of a deposit against the course fee. Full fee: $3300 Early Bird (local residents only): $2600. Concession: $3000 Course fee does not include text book costs. |
| About Course Fees | Course fees are fully inclusive of: Course administration; and tuition. Note the course fee does not include text book costs. |
| Paying Course Fees | Course fees must be paid in the following way. First payment: $500 at enrolment. Second payment is 1/3 of total course fees and must be made two weeks after the course start date. Final payment is the remainder of course fees and is required to be paid half way through the course. Please note that students will be asked to leave the course if fees are not paid on time and Certificates will not be issued unless full payment has been received. |
| Guarantee of Course Completion. | Byron Region Community College will only commence a course when the minimum number of students required for the course to be financially viable for the College has been met. Once the course has started the College guarantees to complete the course within the period advertised. Should the course need to be cancelled due to poor enrolments, the College will reimburse all students the fees already paid to the college. If the course teacher is unable to complete teaching the course, as per their contract with the College, the College will arrange for an alternative teacher or make reasonable arrangements to assist all enrolled students complete their studies. |
| Refund Policy | The College will refund all course fees paid if the course fails to achieve the minimum number of enrolments required and does not go ahead. If you decide to withdraw from the course your course fees will be fully refunded as long as you withdraw one week prior to the course commencement date. If you withdraw after one week prior to commencement of the course or once the course has started you will need to apply to the Operations Manager for a refund as the college has a NO REFUNDS POLICY ONCE A COURSE HAS STARTED OR UNDER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT DATE OF A CERTIFICATE COURSE. |
| Issuing Certificates | If you complete the course successfully you will receive your Certificate, by post, to the address you provided at enrolment. Certificates will be posted within one month of the course finishing. If you misplace your certificate and need a replacement certificate you will need to pay an administration fee of $30. |
| Student Support Services | The Byron Region Community College has Student Support Officer who can assist you with literacy or other issues affecting your study. |
| Recognition of Prior Learning | You can apply for recognition of your prior learning and work experience – to do this contact the Student Support Officer or speak to the tutor once you start the course. |
| Appeals and Complaints Procedures | You have the right to appeal an assessment decision made by a tutor. Full information about how to appeal an assessment decision will be covered in the course Orientation (first class). The Byron Region Community College listens to students’ complaints and has a client friendly appeals and complaints procedure detailed in the Student Handbook. |
| Assessment Requirements | Students need to complete tasks set by the tutor. Assessments are designed to allow the student to exhibit competence in the course material and will be based on classroom activities, home assignments and project work. Information about assessment requirements will be given out in the first class and explained clearly by the teacher. You can appeal an assessment outcome |
Have any questions? Contact our friendly staff on 02 6684 3374 or admin@byroncollege.org.au
| Compulsory Units | |
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| BSBCMN204A | Work effectively with others |
| HLTCOM404B | Communicate effectively with clients |
| HLTCOM405B | Administer a practice |
| HLTCOM406B | Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate |
| HLTCOM408B | Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively |
| HLTFA301B | Apply First Aid |
| HLTHIR301A | Communicate and work effectively in health |
| HLTOHS300A | Contribute to OHS processes |
| HLTIN301A | Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work |
| HLTAP401A | Confirm physical health status |
| Elective Units | |
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| HLTREM401B | Work within in massage framework |
| HLTREM406B | Provide massage treatment |
| HLTREM408B | Apply massage assessment framework |
| HLTREM409B | Perform massage health assessment |
| HLTREM409B | Plan massage treatment |
