Qualification Framework - Competencies

 

In order to complete this qualification, the student must be competent in all of the following units as deemed by the Training Manager and trainers.

• 15 competency units are required for award of this qualification, including:
• 15 compulsory units, comprising 10 common units and 5 specialisation units - see chart below

 

Compulsory Units

 

 

Common Units

BSBCMN204A	Work effectively with others	Common unit
HLTCOM404B	Communicate effectively with clients	Common unit
HLTCOM405B	Administer a practice	Common unit
HLTCOM406B	Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate	Common unit
HLTCOM408B	Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively	Common unit
HLTFA301B	Apply First Aid	Common unit
HLTHIR301A	Communicate and work effectively in health	Common unit
HLTOHS300A	Contribute to  OHS processes	Common unit
HLTIN301A	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work	Common unit
HLTAP401A	Confirm physical health status	Common unit

 

 

Specialisation Units

HLTREM401B	Work within a massage framework	Specialisation
HLTREM406B	Provide the massage treatment	Specialisation
HLTREM407B	Plan the massage treatment	Specialisation
HLTREM408B	Apply massage assessment framework	Specialisation
HLTREM409B	Perform massage health assessment	Specialisation

 

 

This qualification covers workers who work as basic level massage therapists. It provides skills in therapeutic relaxation massage including basic health assessment and treatment and may be used by people working:

 

within a clinic or in their own clinic

in an aged care facility

in a health service

in a spa facility or

in a palliative care facility or hospital.

 

The intent and application of this qualification is defined within the content of the units themselves. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.

 

Occupational titles for these workers may include:

Massage Therapist

Massage Therapy Practitioner