Introduction to Massage

Are you fascinated by the human body? Like to learn more about human anatomy and develop the skills to treat your friends and family to the ancient healing art of massage?

This four week Introduction to Massage course will open your eyes to the fascinating world just under your skin. This introductory course is designed to give you the basic skills to provide massage for friends and family at home.

Who knows though, it may just ignite your curiosity enough to go on to join us for further study in the industry recognised HLT42015 - Certificate IV in Massage Therapy course commencing in 2023.

You will learn:

• How to work with muscles, bones and fascia to evoke deep comfort and relaxation
• How to give the gift of relaxation to your loved ones
• Simple and effective ways to calm the nervous system

This training is subsidised by the NSW government

Entry Requirements

• There are no formal entry requirements for this course

Desirable Requirements

• It is strongly recommended that you are able to bend, lift and stand for long periods, partially squat, weight bear on a single leg, have moderate grip and postural strength.

Course Duration & Hours

• Classes are delivered face to face, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• 8 day/s of classroom onsite learning 9:00am – 4:00pm
• 4 week duration
• Delivery location: Byron Campus

Course Fees

Course Fees are fully subsidised for eligible students, a resource fee applies to all enrolments.

ACE Program Fee: $0* (plus resource fee of $50) - most NSW residents are eligible for this subsidised fee!
Full Fee: $250 

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

*Student eligibility for ACE Program Fee

To be eligible for government subsidised training through the ACE Program, you must:

Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder, or a New Zealand Citizen; and
Live or work in New South Wales; and
Be aged 15 years or older;
No longer be at school or equivalent; and
Provide the College with your USI at the time of enrolment (admin staff can assist you in obtaining a USI);

For more information or to find out if your are eligible for the $0 fee call our office on 02 6684 3374.

What to bring

• Pen and paper
• Own lunch and refreshments

USI

From the 1st of January 2015, any student enrolling in an Accredited Training course will be required to obtain a USI. The USI helps to keep your training records and results together in an online account which is controlled by you. You can logon to the "USI website":http://usi.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx and follow the simple instructions online to create your USI. This then needs to be provided to the College at the time of enrolment.