HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage
Step into a rewarding, hands-on career that’s in high demand!
Our 12-month course combines expert-led training with real-world experience, guided by industry professionals who are passionate about healing and the musculoskeletal system. With a 3.5-day timetable, including a supervised student clinic, you’ll gain practical skills in a supportive, professional environment.
On completion, you’ll be a graduate with eligibility for provider numbers with all major private health funds, opening the door to exciting career opportunities in today's multidisciplinary healthcare system.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
This course is a VET Student Loan eligible course. A VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth and is only available to students who are eligible.
To find out if you are eligible or to see the list of eligible courses visit our Student Loans page.
Overview
Where Murdoch
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 1, 2026
How On Campus
Want a hands-on career? Massage therapy is now a vital part of today’s multidisciplinary healthcare system. Gain the knowledge, techniques, and confidence to make a lasting difference in your clients’ health and well-being.
Our Diploma of Remedial Massage students learn from industry experts who are passionate about the body, somatics, and pain science. Inspiring students' interest in the full spectrum of the musculoskeletal body and current treatment options to improve clients' health and well-being.
You will apply technical skills learnt in a supervised student massage clinic to meet the 200 hours of clinical practice, which is located in the Murdoch health precinct next to Fiona Stanley and St John of God Hospitals.
Once you graduate, you can work with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion. You will also learn pregnancy massage, how to work specifically with chronic disease and pre- and post-sporting events.
On completion, you’ll be eligible for provider numbers with all major private health funds (including Medibank) through nationally accredited massage associations.
- deep pressure massage
- myofascial release
- muscle energy technique (MET)
- integrative remedial massage
- trigger point therapy
- lymphatic massage
- identify signs of physical discomfort when treating a client and respond accordingly
- deal with physical demands of manual tasks
- be on your feet for extended periods of time, standing for long hours
- use own judgment and problem-solving skills to determine treatment needs
- demonstrate tolerance, patience, and willingness to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures
- understand client’s perspectives / opinions and respect their choices
Some of our courses have more specific informed choices information to give you the full details about the demands/requirements that you are likely to face in completing that course.
Our Informed Choices page lists the skills and attributes necessary to study and work in this field.
Important information
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2026
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships | $48.60 | $14.40 | $8.25 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.50 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $33.60 | $47.75 |
| HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status | $81.00 | $24.00 | $92.00 |
| HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information | $81.00 | $24.00 | $127.00 |
| HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection | $48.60 | $14.40 | $98.75 |
| HLTMSG009 Develop massage practice | $64.80 | $19.20 | $16.00 |
| HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs | $145.80 | $43.20 | $27.50 |
| HLTMSG011 Provide massage treatments | $194.40 | $57.60 | $106.00 |
| HLTMSG013 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments | $307.80 | $91.20 | $106.00 |
| HLTMSG014 Provide remedial massage treatments | $388.80 | $115.20 | $212.00 |
| HLTMSG017 Apply remedial massage clinical practice | $380.70 | $112.80 | $265.00 |
| HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $58.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $80.25 |
Semester 1, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $2,057.40 | $1,255.25 | $3,312.65 |
| Concession | $609.60 | $1,255.25 | $1,864.85 |
Semester 2, 2026
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans | $72.90 | $21.60 | $29.25 |
| CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice | $64.80 | $19.20 | $11.00 |
| CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system | $48.60 | $14.40 | $28.25 |
| HLTMSG015 Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs | $113.40 | $33.60 | $53.00 |
| HLTMSG016 Apply principles of pain neuroscience | $129.60 | $38.40 | $63.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $39.75 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $53.00 |
Semester 2, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $639.90 | $277.75 | $917.65 |
| Concession | $189.60 | $277.75 | $467.35 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships | $48.60 | $14.40 | $8.25 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.50 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $33.60 | $47.75 |
| HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status | $81.00 | $24.00 | $92.00 |
| HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information | $81.00 | $24.00 | $127.00 |
| HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection | $48.60 | $14.40 | $98.75 |
| HLTMSG009 Develop massage practice | $64.80 | $19.20 | $16.00 |
| HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs | $145.80 | $43.20 | $27.50 |
| HLTMSG011 Provide massage treatments | $194.40 | $57.60 | $106.00 |
| HLTMSG013 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments | $307.80 | $91.20 | $106.00 |
| HLTMSG014 Provide remedial massage treatments | $388.80 | $115.20 | $212.00 |
| HLTMSG017 Apply remedial massage clinical practice | $380.70 | $112.80 | $265.00 |
| HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $58.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $80.25 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $2,057.40 | $1,255.25 | $3,312.65 |
| Concession | $609.60 | $1,255.25 | $1,864.85 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans | $72.90 | $21.60 | $29.25 |
| CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice | $64.80 | $19.20 | $11.00 |
| CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system | $48.60 | $14.40 | $28.25 |
| HLTMSG015 Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs | $113.40 | $33.60 | $53.00 |
| HLTMSG016 Apply principles of pain neuroscience | $129.60 | $38.40 | $63.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $39.75 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $53.00 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $639.90 | $277.75 | $917.65 |
| Concession | $189.60 | $277.75 | $467.35 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships | $48.60 | $14.40 | $8.25 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.50 |
| CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | $113.40 | $33.60 | $47.75 |
| HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status | $81.00 | $24.00 | $92.00 |
| HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information | $81.00 | $24.00 | $127.00 |
| HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection | $48.60 | $14.40 | $98.75 |
| HLTMSG009 Develop massage practice | $64.80 | $19.20 | $16.00 |
| HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs | $145.80 | $43.20 | $27.50 |
| HLTMSG011 Provide massage treatments | $194.40 | $57.60 | $106.00 |
| HLTMSG013 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments | $307.80 | $91.20 | $106.00 |
| HLTMSG014 Provide remedial massage treatments | $388.80 | $115.20 | $212.00 |
| HLTMSG017 Apply remedial massage clinical practice | $380.70 | $112.80 | $265.00 |
| HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $58.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $80.25 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $2,057.40 | $1,255.25 | $3,312.65 |
| Concession | $609.60 | $1,255.25 | $1,864.85 |
Semester 1, 2026
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans | $72.90 | $21.60 | $29.25 |
| CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice | $64.80 | $19.20 | $11.00 |
| CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system | $48.60 | $14.40 | $28.25 |
| HLTMSG015 Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs | $113.40 | $33.60 | $53.00 |
| HLTMSG016 Apply principles of pain neuroscience | $129.60 | $38.40 | $63.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $39.75 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $53.00 |
Semester 1, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $639.90 | $277.75 | $917.65 |
| Concession | $189.60 | $277.75 | $467.35 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.