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Massage skill set

Massage skill set

State ID GAE11
Get your start as a massage therapist in the booming health and wellness industry

This beginner-friendly course introduces essential massage theory and techniques, giving you a practical foundation in professional massage. 

You'll gain hands-on skills, industry knowledge and a pathway to begin or further develop your career in this rewarding field. 

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Instructor teaching student massage techniques.

Overview

Where Murdoch

When Semester 2, 2026

How On Campus

A career as a professional massage therapist can be both rewarding and fulfilling. 

This course provides a strong foundation in professional massage, teaching practical whole-body massage techniques while developing your skills in client care and professional practice.

Designed using accredited course content, this program introduces complete beginners to essential theoretical knowledge alongside hands-on practical training.  You will build the core skills and confidence needed to begin your massage training journey.

Throughout this short course, you will learn foundational massage techniques along with essential workplace health and safety and infection control practices. These skills will help you create a safe professional environment and support progression into further training or employment within the remedial massage industry.

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Semester 2, 2026

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2026
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Course fees

Tuition Resource Total fee*
General $585.60 $108.75 $694.35
Concession $176.40 $108.75 $285.15

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
HLTMSG011 Provide massage treatments $585.60 $176.40 $108.75

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. 

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2026
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Course fees

Tuition Resource Total fee*
General $585.60 $108.75 $694.35
Concession $176.40 $108.75 $285.15

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
HLTMSG011 Provide massage treatments $585.60 $176.40 $108.75

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. 

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