Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Remedial Massage & Alternative Therapies)

Course Code
HLT32507
Course Type
Accredited Course
Course Level
Skills Building
Department
Sport Recreation and Fitness
Course Location
Morwell
Course Duration
Part Time: VET in School qualifications are undertaken over a two (2) year period with students attending one (1) day per week To successfully obtain Nationally Accredited Qualifications students will usually be required to attend over a two year period during their VCE or VCAL studies
Course Cost
Students should consult with their Careers Advisor or VETiS Coordinator to obtain further information on program costs.
Downloads
course_info.pdf (pdf)
Study Modes
On Campus; Part Time (Day)
Enquiries

Enquiries should be directed to the prospective student's school Career Advisor or VETiS Coordinator

Course Overview

This program aims to provide participants with foundation skills to seek work or further training in the remedial massage or alternative therapies industry. This course is also suitable for students wishing to pursue careers or further training in sports management, the fitness industry or nursing

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Remedial Massage & Alternative Therapies).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

  • Aromatherapist
  • Chiropractor
  • Herbalist
  • Homeopath
  • Massage Therapist
  • Myotherapist
  • Natural Therapist
  • Naturopath
  • Nurse
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Osteopath
  • Physiotherapist
  • Podiatrist
  • Rehabilitation Worker
  • Remedial Masseur
  • Remedial Therapist
  • Sports Masseur
  • Sports Therapist

Entry Requirements

To undertake a VETiS Program with GippsTAFE participants must be enrolled with a secondary education provider or school

Assessment

This is NOT a VCE VET accredited course

VCE Students may be eligible to apply for Block Credit while VCAL Students may be eligible for Credit

Opportunities For Further Study

  • Certificate IV in Massage - Therapy Practice
  • Certificate IV in Nuring
  • Certificate IV in Complementary and Alternative Health Care
  • Diploma of Remedial Massage
  • Diploma of Myotherapy
  • Diploma of Naturopathy
  • Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
  • Advanced Diploma of Nautropathy
  • Bachelor of Nursing

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

No.