Study Massage Therapy from our Brisbane, Gold Coast, or Sunshine Coast campuses
Study the Diploma of Remedial Massage and after graduating, work on luxury cruise ships and resorts anywhere in the world plus, after the first 4 months study, earn double the casual hourly rate as a student therapist.
Why study the Australian HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage:
The AQTF Level 5 Diploma of Remedial Massage qualification is equivalent to 1st Year University level training with credits for some University courses.
Students can enrol into 12 and up to 30 month programs that include the Advance Diploma of Myotherapy qualification, which is equivalent to an Associate Degree.
While studying students can join Industry Associations as a Student Therapist and obtain insurance cover so they can start to work professionally in the industry and earn $30 – $40 an hour, which is double the average casual hourly rate.
International cruise ships and resorts are seeking highly qualified therapist to meet their clients exacting demands
Why study at Q Academy;
Over 20 years experience in training Remedial Massage Therapist and Myotherapists.
Over 50% of all Diploma of Remedial Massage graduates in Queensland each year come from Q Academy
Over 80% of our students are domestic Australian students so International students will receive the same high quality training with them.
Specialised campuses in Brisbane City, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast in the beautiful state of Queensland, the home of the 2032 Olympics
International students can apply directly or through an agent and be confident they will receive the same high quality training our Australian students receive.
Many local clinics employ our student therapist part time while they are still studying so they can earn $30 – $40 an hour, which is almost double the minimum wage rate in Australia
WHAT IS REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPY
In Australia, Remedial Massage and Myotherapy treatments are generally seen as filling the need for more hands-on and advanced manual therapy treatments than what can be provided by relaxation massage therapists and before seeking physiotherapy treatments.
Remedial Therapists’ treat clients for muscle pain, musculoskeletal imbalance and movement restrictions.
It is similar to what other countries call “Medical Massage, ChiroMassage or Muscle Therapy”.
Graduating with the Diploma of Remedial Massage can also be an effective pathway to nursing and other allied health professions and can be a fantastic way to support yourself by earning $40 – $80 an hour as a qualified remedial therapist if doing further study.
Studying in Australia News
NEW – Master of Myotherapy Program
- 3 Qualifications included
- Diploma of Remedial Massage
- Diploma of Practice Management
- Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
- Duration: 30 Months
WHY STUDY REMEDIAL MASSAGE WITH Q ACADEMY
Free to Relocate. Enjoy all 3 Campuses
Free to relocate between our modern Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast campuses at any time during your course.
You can easily change where you want to live, study, work and have fun, at no cost.
Experience the multicultural and bustling Brisbane metropolis as well as the sun and fun of our beach city campuses while you study, so you are not locked in to just one campus or city during your course.
World Class Courses & Trainers
22656 Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
- Live Classroom – 56 weeks
- Prerequisite – Diploma of Remedial Massage
HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage versions
- Core Skills (E-Classroom) – 50 wks or 105 wks
- Rehab (Live Classroom) – 50 wks
- Advanced Rehab (Live Classroom) – 52 wks
HLT42021 Certificate IV in Massage
- Core Skills (E-Classroom) – 42 wks
- Core Skills (E-Classroom) – 24 wks
HLT57715 Diploma Practice Management
- E-Classroom – 30 wks with RPL credits for HLT52021 graduates
Easy To Do Schedules
Course Durations & Visas Required
- 30 Months – Master of Myotherapy program
- 18 Months – Upgrade to Master of Myotherapy
- 13 Months – Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
- 12 Months – Diploma of Remedial Massage
- 7 Months – Diploma of Practice Management
E-Classroom International Schedule
- Start every month, in every campus
- Term is 7 wks (5 Study & 2 Holiday)
- Study wk is 2 days/wk oncampus + Online
- Mixed delivery in class with teacher
Live Classroom course Schedule
- 2 days/wk oncampus + online study
- 1 wk holiday every 3 months
- Adv Rehab starts every 3 months
- popular with Australian students
JOIN THE GLOBAL ALLIED HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY AND EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
Work as a Student Therapist
After completing your 1st Term you can be registered and insured to work in Professional Clinics and earn $30 – $40 an hour.
Earn far more in the growing Health & Massage sector than in the Hospitality or Food & Delivery Industries
Work as a Remedial Therapist
Graduate and you can work anywhere in the world and possibly in Australia and earn $40 – $80 an hour
See the hundreds of massage jobs advertised on our website https://qacademy.com.au/careers/jobs/
International Student Fees
Please contact your preferred campus and advise if you are enrolling through an agent or directly without an agent for our latest International Course fees.
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Q Academy Information
RTO teaching Massage Therapy for nearly 20 years with over 3000 graduates,
Over half of all massage therapy graduates in QLD, each year, graduate from our college.
Very experienced multinational team of teachers.
What English ability is required?
To meet Q Academy’s English language proficiency requirements, international applicants must demonstrate English language ability equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (overall score)
Arranging Accommodation
The cost of accommodation in Australia varies from state to state and the cost of renting accommodation while studying can be high. Many international students choose to share accommodation to keep costs down. Most international students choose to rent a home with friends or find people to share with through websites. It is important to stay safe when searching for accommodation or people to share online.
Where to look, accommodation websites:
For information on renting in Queensland refer to the RTA website www.rta.qld.gov.au
Living expenses
Starting from 1 October 2023, a single international student requires a minimum of AU$24,505 to cover living expenses for 12 months of study. In their visa application, students are required by the Department of Home Affairs to declare they have enough money to pay for travel, tuition, and living expenses for the duration of their stay in Australia.
Application Information
Application Process
Entry & Attendance Requirements
Application Process
Q Academy recommends that you apply as soon as possible to allow enough time to secure your student visa, flights and accommodation. As a general guide the process is as follows:
STEP 1:
Read across our website and courses page, then make an application to Q Academy as an International Student
STEP 2:
Complete all the enrolment documents including supplying documents to prove your English language proficiency
STEP 3:
Wait for Q Academy to send through an acceptance letter and Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
STEP 4:
Apply for your student visa online via eVisa or directly through an Immigration department office
STEP 5:
Once you have your visa, start making travel and accommodation arrangements at your chosen location.
Entry & Attendance Requirements
To meet Q Academy’s English language proficiency requirements, international applicants must demonstrate one of
the following:
Students must provide certified copies of documentation that show evidence the appropriate level of IELTS or equivalent testing has been achieved or evidence of successful completion of previous qualifications as proof of English language ability. This information is kept on student files.
• IELTS 6.0 (overall score), no less than 5.0 in each band
• Pearson (PTE) Academic Score of 50 (overall score)
• Paper-based (PBT) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 537
English test results must be no more than 2 years old. After provision of scores above, if it is identified that a students’
If english language skills are not proficient, the student may be required to undertake a further test at the students’ cost.
Q Academy encourages the attendance of all classes. Every class and the content within it is important and required for competency within study. All international students must maintain at least an 80% attendance rate for the full duration of the course, otherwise, their student visa may be subject to review and subsequently cancelled.
Q Academy maintains attendance rolls for all international students studying on a student visa are kept on record and makes them available for inspection by regulatory bodies. Any subject-specific attendance requirements are clearly stated in the Subject Outlines.
If at any time it becomes impossible for a VET student studying on an Australian student visa to achieve an attendance rate of 80% for the entire course, they will be issued an intention to report letter which sets out that Q Academy intends to report the student’s unsatisfactory attendance as required through PRISMS. This is a requirement of the National Code 2018 for VET students and a condition of the student visa for VET students.
There is no discretion for Q Academy not to report a student, even if the student has a genuine reason for all absences (such as an illness) and supporting documentation (such as a medical certificate). In these cases, however, Q Academy may choose to provide documentation in order to support the student’s continuation of study.