Massage Therapist
OSCA 441231·ANZSCO 411611
10,200
76.1%
81.9%
43 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Massage Therapist is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Massage Therapy, Diploma of Remedial Massage, Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage, and Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies.
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About this career
Performs therapeutic massage and administers body treatments for relaxation, health and general wellbeing.
What they typically do
- Assesses clients' needs and preferences for massage therapy
- Consults with clients to determine the most appropriate massage therapies
- Massages the soft tissues of the body such as muscles, tendons and ligaments, to assist healing
- Applies therapeutic massages to the soft tissues of the body to promote relaxation, relieve muscle tension and improve circulation
- Provides advice to clients on relaxation techniques and stretching exercises
- May perform other techniques to augment therapies, such as acupressure, infrared therapy, wet and heat compresses, essential oils, and herbal and mineral therapies
- May administer body treatments such as exfoliation, wraps and hydrotherapy
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Massage Therapist.
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Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
HLT42021 · AQF 4 · 35 providers
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Diploma of Remedial Massage
HLT52021 · AQF 5 · 62 providers
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Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage
HLT52115 · AQF 5 · 5 providers
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Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
HLT52215 · AQF 5 · 3 providers