Full Qualifications

HLT42015 CERTIFICATE IV IN MASSAGE THERAPY

Passionate about helping others? Interested in how the body works? A career in massage can be incredibly rewarding and provide you with a flexible work/ life balance. During this nationally recognised training you will receive a wealth of theoretical knowledge covering anatomy, physiology, communication, and business skills. You will also gain invaluable practical experience in therapeutic massage techniques through our in-house student massage clinic. Upon course completion you will be ready to start your career as a massage therapist in a wide range of settings such as a private massage practice, spa/salon, sports or aged care facility. Tue and Wed - Term 2, Mon, Tue, Wed – Term 3 & 4 (includes clinic day) 26 Apr – 14 Dec 2022 l 9 am – 4 pm *Fee free places available for most NSW residents, see p.4 or website for details

Courses: (2018) Certificate III in Individual Support (2020) Introduction to Massage & Certificate IV in Massage Therapy (2021) Level 1 and 2 Lomi Lomi

After running my cleaning business for 12 years and going through the stages of becoming a single mother, I needed something more from life that I would feel inspired to do every day and would show my children that you can still develop yourself professionally when you are older.

I had not studied for 18 years, since living in my birth country, Spain. With English as my second language, it did feel daunting at first to study in Australia. I also didn’t know if I was going to be able to run my business, study, do work placement and raise my children all at the same time. But I knew that my love of community and desire to help people was driving me to do something more.

So, I enrolled to study Individual Support in Age Care and Disability, which reignited my love of learning so much that I went on to study Introduction to Massage followed by Certificate IV in Massage Therapy, and finally Level 1 and 2 in Lomi Lomi Massage.

In every course I did, the teachers were amazing and there was so much support from student services. There was never any pressure and lots of flexibility made sure I could meet my responsibilities in my daily life and still gain my qualifications.

Now that I am qualified and able to help people, it feels empowering to have achieved what I have. I am able to work in a career that I love so much, which now includes running a small private practise and working in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. It doesn’t feel like work because I’m being paid to do something that gives me so much joy. I have met so many new people and made so many new friends who I continue to network with as we now try to develop community massage clinics.

The government subsidies that covered my course fees meant I was financially able to study at the College and I would encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity that will only enhance and benefit your life.

The course was really informative. It related to everyday life and to relationships with your family and friends. Each person in the course was different but the common thing we all shared was that we had some degree of life experience. People in the course could connect to some form of suffering. They want to help others because of personal things that have helped them.

I see things in a different way now. Interactions and communication. Struggles. Things we all go through. The course, in essence, teaches you how to help people and that includes yourself. You are learning life skills. NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING