Academic Requirement

(1) Successful completion of Australian Year 10 or the Australian/overseas equivalent is mandatory. Students must be 18 years old and above.

English Requirement

• English language tests: Students must achieve an English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with no score lower than 5.0 for all courses.
  * For equivalent English language tests see https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility
  or refer to the following English Language Test Equivalency Table; or
• MIA Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN): The student is required to complete the MIA Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test to ensure that the student has the ability to complete the course;

Additional Entry Requirements:

• Meet Student Visa requirements

English Language Test Equivalency Table

*On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from tests taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes.

**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge English C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based formats received prior to 12 February 2024 are also accepted.

The program comprises of the following 21 units of competency:

Core Units

• CHCPRP005 – Engage with health professionals and the health system
• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance
• HLTWHS004 – Manage work health and safety
• HLTINFC004 – Manage the prevention and control of infection
• HLTAAP002 – Confirm physical health status
• HLTAAP003 – Analyse and respond to client health information
• CHCPOL003 – Research and apply evidence to practice
• HLTMSG009 – Develop massage practice
• CHCCOM006 – Establish and manage client relationships
• HLTMSG010 – Assess client massage needs
• HLTMSG011 – Provide massage treatments
• HLTMSG016 – Apply principles of pain neuroscience
• HLTMSG013 – Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
• HLTMSG014 – Provide remedial massage treatments
• HLTMSG015 – Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs
• HLTMSG017 – Apply remedial massage clinical practice
• BSBESB401 – Research and develop business plans

Elective Units

• HLTREF002 – Provide reflexology for relaxation
• HLTAID011 – Provide first aid #
• BSBESB404 – Market new business ventures

#MIA doesn’t offer HLTAID011 training internally. Students can complete it with other RTOs, apply for credit transfer with a valid certificate, and submit their first aid certificate before starting work placement. However, students are responsible for covering the costs associated with this Unit of Competency.

On successful completion of the program, learners will be awarded with
HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage.

• 20 hours face to face delivery Per Week

Supervised Activities (Face-to-face, classroom)

The delivery is classroom-based with students completing in-class activities, presentations, discussion, and assessment tasks which include:

• practice exercises that reinforce the required practical skills.
• learning activities in the training environment in small groups and pairs.
• using textbooks, reference material and handouts to support learning.
• independent reading, preparation, and learning exercises.
• assessment tasks.

Learning styles are catered to by using whiteboard illustrations, multimedia presentations, oral instructions with handouts and interactive learning through role plays, case studies and supervising the practical implementation of skills.

Delivery had been timetabled to ensure students develop theoretical skills and knowledge and demonstrate practical skills in a class situation before commencing project assessment tasks.

The institute’s assessment methods include:

• Written assignments,
• Written and Oral questioning,
• Observation,
• Work-based projects.
• RPL

An application can be made for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) when the student believes that they have already attained the necessary skills and competencies elsewhere (work, other study etc.) or have an equivalent qualification or part of a qualification. MIA recognises the AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other RTOs and grants credit for these towards an award where applicable. The application for RPL and/or Credit Transfer should be lodged prior to or immediately after the enrolment.

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The following academic and employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:

• Students can enrol in Australian Universities to continue and pursue this career path. They can apply their knowledge and skills gained whilst in Australia to make a difference in their home country or seek to live and work anywhere in the world. In addition, international students who work in the complementary/alternative health fields can formalise their work experience with a recognised Australian training certification, so they can tap into the jobs that are available in the industry.
• Job opportunities for international students for professional roles such as – Remedial Massage Therapist, Massage Therapist.

In summary, the completion of this qualification can allow students to work in complementary/alternative health fields for a diversity of employers across Remedial Massage Therapist, Massage Therapist.

Note:
(i) The institute does NOT guarantee a successful education assessment outcome for the student or intending student.
(ii) The institute does NOT guarantee a successful employment outcome for the student or intending student.
(iii) The institute does NOT guarantee a migration outcome from undertaking any course offered by the registered provider.

The following information may also assist you to know further information on VET Student Loans:

• MIA’s Website, Click here
• Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business: https://www.employment.gov.au/vet-student-loans
• Please contact MIA staff for eligibility of applying for VET Student Loans