South Regional TAFE
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) 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.Delivery mode
South Regional TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 5 Anson Rd, Albany
- Robertson Drive, Bunbury
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
School Leaver: Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent
Non-School Leaver: Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades)
AQF: Certificate III
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Remedial Massage will prepare you for the following roles.
Remedial Massage Therapist
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Neuromuscular Therapist
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Sports Therapist
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Myotherapist
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Allied Health Assistant
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About South Regional TAFE
South Regional TAFE delivers high-quality, accredited vocational education and training that is flexible enough to meet clients' workplace and lifestyle commitments. Our extensive facilities and workshops allow us to offer training that is responsive and relevant due to the professional relationships we have across commercial sectors to ensure that training is benchmarked to industry standard.
