Learn the art and science of massage with the Cert 4 in Massage Therapy. Available in Brisbane, The Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast & Cairns.
Study a Certificate IV in Massage Therapy at our
Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast or Cairns Campuses
Q Academy offers the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy throughout our Queensland campuses including Brisbane, The Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast & Cairns. The Certificate IV course is priced from just $442 (if you’re eligible for the QLD Government’s Higher Learning Subsidy). Read on to learn more about the course or contact us now to speak with a careers specialist.
The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy is a great introduction to the world of massage. The course teaches Swedish, Thai, Sports, and Seated Massage techniques, so you can confidently provide a full-body relaxation treatment to clients. With this qualification you could work in a day spa, resort, beauty clinic, or start your own at-home massage clinic.
The Certificate IV is taught either full-time on campus as the first term of our full-time Remedial Diploma program or in our Self-Directed E-Classroom (SDEC) environment using our online course material if you need a more flexible and longer schedule.
If you’re looking for a long-term career in the industry, the HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage is widely considered to be the minimum qualification due to its extensive treatment skills and ability for clients with private healthcare insurance to claim a rebate and Myotherapy as the ultimate manual therapy qualification. But the good news is you can always upgrade to the Diploma after completing the Certificate IV in Massage!
Duration
6 months full-time,
12 months SDEC (part-time)
Delivery
2 days on-campus p/w full-time, or
1 day on-campus p/w SDEC
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Course Prices
$442 if eligible for HLS subsidy
$4,900 if not eligible for HLS subsidy
Campuses
Brisbane, Gold Coast,
Sunshine Coast or Cairns
Careers
Home clinic, corporate or mobile massage clinic
Course Description
Subsidy & Finance Options
Units of Competency
Jobs and Careers
Start Dates
Locations
Course Description
HLT42021 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
As a relaxation therapist you will be able to treat the soft tissue of the body, to help clients achieve improved circulation, pain relief, reduced stress and anxiety, assisted recovery from injury, aided sleep and relaxation, and enhanced flexibility.
You can study either full-time oncampus in class or, you can choose for self-directed online study but with on-campus support from our tutors in our E-classroom (SDEC mode) if you require a more flexible schedule of study.
Swedish Massage
Sports Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Seated Massage
Reflexology
Thai Massage
Subsidy & Finance Options
Units of Competency
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
| HLTINF004 | Manage the control of infection |
| HLTMSG009 | Develop massage practice |
| HLTMSG010 | Assess client massage needs |
| HLTMSG011 | Provide massage treatments |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
| CHCPRP005 | Engage with health professionals and the health system |
| HLTMSG012 | Apply relaxation massage clinical practice |
| HLTREF002 | Provide reflexology for relaxation |
Jobs and Careers
Become a Business Owner, like Jade
Jade is a busy mum of 3, who runs an at-home studio clinic. She recently won the Gold Coast Bulletin’s Massage Therapist of the year award. Hear from Jade on why she chose massage and what she enjoys about the career.
See Who is Hiring in the Industry
As a Q Academy graduate you will be highly sought after in the industry – you only need to check out our Jobs Board to see that. There we have hundreds of job ads where employers are looking to hire our graduates.
Start Dates
| Campus | Start Date |
|---|---|
| Brisbane | Every Month |
| Gold Coast | Every Month |
| Sunshine Coast | Every Month |
Locations
Learn About the Student Clinic Experience
Student Clinic is an important part of the journey towards becoming a massage therapist. When studying the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy you will have to complete 80 supervised training hours. Learn more in the video below.
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