RPL | Diploma of Remedial Massage

Do you have prior qualifications and/or experience gained through years of work in skilled and challenging jobs? Gaining recognition of these skills is sometimes not easy and can hold you back in progressing your career to the next step. If this is your situation, you can unlock your full potential by having your skills recognised by ACFB! To apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) follow the instructions below and complete all relevant forms.

Step 1 - Select the course you wish to gain RPL for below and then download and complete the applicable course RPL Instruction form.
Step 2 - Download and complete the clustered course section form(s), ALONG WITH all relevant unit of competency forms you would like to gain Recognition for.
Step 3 - Attach all relevant evidence as indicated on the Course RPL Instruction form
Step 4 - Submit all above forms and evidence via [email protected] or mail: Suite 4/333 Mitcham Rd, Mitcham, Victoria, 3132 to: Att: RPL Application

An RPL application may take between 10-21 business days to process from when we receive your completed forms and supporting evidence. We will then map out your RPL, and email you with details of:

Any RPL you may be entitled to,
Any further evidence we may require (this may also include practical demonstrations)*
Any units you may still have to complete
(If applicable) The amended course price (which will include the RPL) fee.

You must then approve and sign your RPL summary if you wish to enrol. Please note: All RPL applications will be processed and agreed PRIOR to your enrolment being approved. *Please note: a course deposit may be required if your RPL application includes practical demonstrations.

Step 1

Download the Course cover-sheet and fill in your details.

Course Cover-Sheet

Step 2

Select the clustered course section(s) you would like to gain RPL for and complete the applicable forms

Fundamentals of Health Practice

Provide Massage Treatment

Physical Assessment

Anatomy & Physiology

First Aid

Marketing

Safe Practice Principles

Anatomy & Physiology 2

Remedial Massage for Athletes

Remedial Massage Treatment

Physical Assessment 2

Specialised Remedial Massage

Engage with Health Professionals

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Practical course requirements

Please note that the majority of clusters and units of competency are linked to the practical requirements of the course. To gain RPL for a WHOLE unit of competency, you will also need to satisfy the practical requirements.

Step 3

The forms above list each applicable unit of competency relevant to that cluster. Download and complete all relevant unit of competency forms below.

BSBSMB403 – Market the small business

CHCCOM006 – Establish and manage client relationships

CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people

CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice

CHCPRP005 – Engage with health professionals and the health system

CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance

HLTAAP002 – Confirm Physical Health Status

HLTAAP003 – Analyse and respond to client health information

SISFFIT031 – Advise on injury prevention and management

HLTINF004 – Manage the control of

HLTMSG001 – Develop massage practice

HLTMSG002 – Assess client massage needs

HLTMSG003 – Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments

HLTMSG004 – Provide massage treatment

HLTMSG005 – Provide remedial massage treatments

HLTMSG006 – Adapt remedial massage practice to meet

HLTMSG007 – Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes

HLTMSG008 – Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments

HLTREF002 – Provide reflexology for relaxation

HLTWHS004 – Manage work health and safety

Step 4