How do I become a massage therapist?
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HLT42021
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 months
$4,900
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Q Academy
HLT52021
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 14 months
$15,600 - $16,717
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
HLT52515
Diploma of Reflexology
Blended, On Campus
17 - 18 months
$6,800 - $10,500
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
SHBBINF002
Maintain Infection Control Standards
Blended, On Campus
1 day
$0 - $692
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
SHBBBOS009
Provide Aromatherapy Massage
On Campus
2 - 5 days
$0 - $1,750
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
SHBBBOS008
Provide Body Massages
On Campus
5 months
$0 - $2,100
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
SHBBSPA007
Provide Stone Therapy Massages
On Campus
5 days
$500 - $1,900
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
SHBBBOS010
Use Reflexology Relaxation Techniques in Beauty Treatments
On Campus
2 days
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Australian Massage and Beauty Institute
HLTMSG005
Provide Remedial Massage Treatments
On Campus
5 days
$2,900
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Australian College of Beauty and Nail Technology
11207NAT
Advanced Diploma of Integrative Practice
Online
18 months
$12,000
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Australian Institute of Family Counselling
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Common questions
How much do Massage Therapists earn?
In Australia, a full time Massage Therapist generally earns $1,333 per week ($69,316 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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Industry expert
What are the job opportunities for Massage Therapists?
Opportunities for Massage Therapists in Australia are expected to grow over the next 5 years as more than 15,000 new jobs open up around the country. Massage Therapists usually work in massage clinics, sport medicine and fitness centres.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Courses.com.au Team
Industry expert
How do I become a Massage Therapist?
To work in Australia as a Massage Therapist you require a Certificate IV or a Diploma in Massage Therapy Practice, plus join an approved industry association. The qualifications take between 1-2 years to complete, including supervised clinic hours under a qualified massage therapist. Once qualified you can undertake VET courses in complimentary therapies.
Courses.com.au Team
Industry expert
Further reading
What does an Occupational Therapist do?
15th September 2022
