Enrolling into a massage course
On-Campus Courses
If you are enrolling to study with us on-campus, you will need to make an appointment with a Careers Specialist to enrol. This is your chance to ask any questions about the delivery, outcomes and finance options. The Career Specialist will inform you which documents you’ll need to bring with you, if you’re applying for either a VET Student Loan or a Higher Level Skills (HLS) Subsidy. You can book an enrolment with your chosen Q Academy campuses below.
Online Courses
If you’re applying for an online course, this will be managed by the online team. You will need to complete and sign both an application and enrolment form. If you are applying for a VET Student Loan, you will need to get you identification and documents witnessed by a JP, and then emailed through. You are welcome to book a phone call with the online team if you have any questions or need help.
Things to Consider Before Enrolling
The Qualification
Nationally Recognised Qualification
Nationally Recognised Training means that your training programme will be recognised across Australia. Before you enrol, please ensure that the course you intend to study is Nationally Accredited. All nationally recognised courses are listed on the Government’s training.gov.au website. Q Academy’s HLT42021 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy, HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage and 22316VIC Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy courses are all Nationally Accredited Qualifications.
Association Membership
Associations are the primary regulators the Massage Industry and set the code of conduct and professional recommendations for their members. They consult with Government organisations and other professional organisations on behalf of Massage Therapists to increase recognition of massage as a complementary and allied service. Associations also offer support and guidance to therapists, to keep them up-to-date with industry changes and regulations, assist with employment advice, limited legal advice, and can offer therapists discounts on obtaining insurance. Please ensure that the qualification you intend to study will allow you to join your preferred Association. Q Academy recommends ANTA, AMT and MMA, with whom you will be eligible to become a member if you have one of our qualifications.
Private Provider Numbers
Association membership is also a requirement in order to obtain Private Provider Numbers, which are needed to offer rebates to clients with private health insurance. If being able to offer rebates for private health insurance is important to you and your career goals, please ensure your course meets the minimum eligibility requirements. Q Academy’s HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage qualification with 200 hours of on-site clinical practice will give you full eligibility for your Private Provider Numbers.
The Finances
Fee Visibility
Enrolling in a new course is a big investment of both your time and your money, which is why you should have all the information available to make sure it is the best decision for you and your circumstances. Transparency and honesty are crucial to building trust and respect, which is why we don’t shy away from publishing our course fees. We happily share our fees across our website, our emails, our course guides – everywhere. Please note that reputable training organisations such as TAFE, make it easy to discover their course fees and associated costs. If a training organisation does not publish their fees then contacting them is definitely worth re-considering.
VET Student Loans
The VET Student Loan (VSL) is a loan from the Australian Government to help students cover fees for vocational education and training (VET) courses. Please note that not all Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are approved to offer the VET Student Loan. You can search for all the courses and training organisations that are eligible for VSL on the myskills.gov.au website. Q Academy’s HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage course is eligible for the VET Student Loan. Please note that if you are eligible for the loan, a once-off 20% loan interest fee is applied. This is paid off as a percentage of your income, once you earn over the minimum repayment threshold.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
This is a very common request and is most times misunderstood by people seeking RPL. The first thing to understand about RPL is that it is not a simple process, and can often be costly. Generally, we would encourage individuals to complete a similar or same unit included in the course as a chance to refresh one’s knowledge of the subject.
If you would still like to go ahead with RPL, the first step is to consult our hand RPL flowchart. This will help you self-assess your eligibility and the best way forward.
You may also wish to review our RPL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Guide here. Or our RPL Policy, here. Once you have read all of the documents and think you qualify for DCT or RPL, please contact your nearest campus on 1300 20 40 80.
The Careers Specialist will require that you email through copies of your transcripts or qualifications in order to begin the RPL or DCT process.
FAQs
Can I enrol online or do I need to do that through a Q Academy campus?
All enrolments need to be completed in person (with the exception of our online courses). We would advise booking in for a chat about the courses first so that we can give you a tour of the campus and see some classes in actions, before enrolment.
Are there minimum age, numeracy and literacy standards or other requirements to be able enrol and work in the massage industry
Q Academy will only enrol from 16 years plus. However, this is based on the individual and up to the Campus Captains discretion for acceptance this young.
Should we need to confirm the level of English, we may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test before enrolling.
Meeting the college requirements, meets the industry requirements.
If you are using government funding for the course, an LLN may be required for you.
What information do I need to provide to enrol?
- Proof of Citizenship (Passport/ Birth Certificate/ Citizenship Certificate)
- Proof of Study (Cert IV or higher Qualification/ Year 12 Certificate of LLN)
- Drivers Licence
What information do I need to provide to request Vet Student Loan funding?
How can I determine which course is right for me to enrol into?
Book in a chat at our campus. Our experienced Careers Specialists will be able to guide you to the course that will suit your current needs as well as your future goals. You will also be able to have a tour of the campus at that time and see some classes in action.
Can I see and experience what it would be like studying at one of Q Academy’s campuses before I commit?
Absolutely. Book in a chat at our campus. Our experienced Careers Specialists will be able to guide you to the course that will suit your current needs as well as your future goals. You will also be able to have a tour of the campus at that time and see some classes in action.
Will I need a Blue Card or other evidence to be eligible to join a Massage Industry Association to work in the Industry?
Most Associations will require a blue card when joining them.
You will also need to provide information about any criminal offences that you may have had in the past.
What is the average age of students coming through Q Academy - A Lot of mature aged students feel a bit awkward coming back into a learning environment?
It depends on the time of year as to which intake has which age group in it. However the majority of our students are mature aged students looking for a career change. Should we get any younger students, they tend to be in our February intakes.
The average age will be 25-45
What education or qualifications do I need to enrol into a Diploma of Remedial Massage course?
There are no Qualification entry requirements for the Diploma of Remedial Massage, unless you are accessing a Government loan for the fees or should the college require further evidence around English level.
What language or numeracy skills do I need to be able to enrol into a Diploma course?
Should Language, Literacy and Numeracy tests be required for your enrolment, we can provide this test for you at no cost. If you have already completed one elsewhere, we can accept certain programs providing they were completed within the past 2 years.
This test is only required should you be accessing a government loan and not have previous study evidence to provide to us. Or if the college wants to ensure the level of English is sufficient to complete the course.
What language or numeracy skills do I need to be eligible for VSL funding?
To access the loan, you need to prove previous study. This can be either a Certificate IV or higher qualification, a Year 12 Certificate, or a valid LLN with a result of exit level 3 or higher. We can provide this test to you at no extra charge.
Is there a minimum age limit to be able to enrol?
Absolute minimum age is 16 at Captains digressions. Parental/guardian consent will be required at the time of enrolment. Especially If accessing the student loan.
Is there a maximum age limit to be able to enrol?
We have no maximum age limit. Providing you are physically and mentally capable of study, we will happily help you achieve your goals.