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Massage Therapist - 411611

Description

Massage Therapists perform therapeutic massage and administers body treatments for relaxation, health, fitness, and remedial purposes.

Skill Level

2

Specialisations

  • Chinese (Tui-Na) Masseur
  • Remedial Masseur
  • Shiatsu Therapist
  • Sports Medicine Masseur
  • Thai Masseur
Skills Assessment Requirements

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Massage Therapist is Vocational Education and Training Assess (VETASSESS). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Qualification assessed at AQF Diploma level WITH a highly relevant field of study AND at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the past five years;

OR

  • Qualification assessed at AQF Diploma level WITH an additional qualification at AQF Certificate IV in a highly relevant field of study AND at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the past five years

OR

  • Qualification assessed at AQF Diploma WITHOUT a highly relevant field of study AND at least two years of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the past five years
  • Applicants must meet both the qualification and employment requirements to obtain a positive skills assessment
  • Highly relevant fields of study include:
    • Massage Therapy
    • Remedial Massage
    • Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Message
    • Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
    • Reflexology
    • Sports Massage
  • If the applicant is self-employed, they must provide:
    • Evidence of self-employment
    • Statutory declaration listing main duties
    • Payment evidence demonstrating regular income from self-employment
    • Supplementary evidence e.g., supplier contracts, client testimonials, evidence of completed projects

According to VETASSESS, your pre-qualification experience may be considered in the skills assessment if it meets the following requirements:

  • 3 years of relevant pre-qualification employment; and
  • 1 year of highly relevant employment within the past five years
Group Title 4116 Massage Therapists
Group Description

Perform therapeutic massage and administer body treatments for health, fitness and remedial purposes.

Tasks

  • Massaging the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons and ligaments, to assist healing
  • Utilising a range of massage techniques to enhance sports performance and prevent injury
  • Administering treatments to promote relaxation, improve circulation and relieve muscle tension
  • Assessing and treating specific soft tissue dysfunction and providing rehabilitation advice
  • Employing other techniques, such as acupressure or Shiatsu, and complementary aids, such as infra-red lamps, wet compresses, ice, essential oils and herbal and mineral therapies, to assist recovery
  • Assessing client’s physical condition and case history and advising on stretching exercises and relaxation techniques

Skill Level

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the following qualifications and experience:

  • Australia (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
    • AQF Associate Degree; or
    • AQF Advanced Diploma; or
    • AQF Diploma; or
  • New Zealand (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
    • NSQF Diploma; or

Please note at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Occupations in this Group

  • 411611 Massage Therapist

How to calculate your points (skilled visas)

To apply for a skilled visa, you must determine your points score. The minimum required to be eligible is 65 points. However, depending on your occupation, the demand, and the state you are applying to, you may need a higher score to receive an invitation.

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