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Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage

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HLT52115

You have spent years mastering the intricate frameworks of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Tui Na to support client health. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for this Diploma. Register your interest today to be notified when we can help you guide your clinical expertise into a formal qualification.

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About This Qualification

This qualification reflects the role of massage therapists who provide therapeutic remedial massages according to the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage framework. Practitioners may be self-employed as independent practitioners or work in a larger health service. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Qualification Code

HLT52115

Training Package

HLT — Health

AQF Level

Diploma

Total Units

20 (14 core + 6 elective)

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements

National Register

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Career Outcomes

According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:

Role	Responsibilities
TCM Remedial Massage Therapist	Applying Traditional Chinese Medicine frameworks to harmonise vital energies through therapeutic massage.
Tui Na Practitioner	Utilising specialised Chinese massage techniques alongside heat, moisture, and herbs to ensure correct energy distribution.
Chinese Remedial Massage Practitioner	Providing specialist skills in traumatology and tailored treatments for women and children within health services.

Work Placement

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This qualification requires the completion of at least 200 hours of clinical work. For those seeking recognition, your existing clinical practice and documented treatment hours are assessed to ensure they meet the rigorous standards of the TCM remedial massage framework.

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Could RPL Be Right for You?

Experience can be evidence.

RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.

RPL typically involves:

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A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements

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Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency

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Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation

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If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise

ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice

RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.

Our approach:

“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”

What Kind of Experience Counts?

If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:

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Work History & Roles

✓Comprehensive CV detailing TCM clinic experience
✓Position descriptions for remedial massage roles
✓Records of professional development in TCM frameworks

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Clinical Assessment

✓Client health assessment records and case notes
✓Evidence of TCM diagnostic techniques (pulse and tongue)
✓Documentation of vital energy harmonisation strategies

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Treatment Evidence

✓Remedial massage treatment plans and logs
✓Evidence of Tui Na techniques and adjunct therapies
✓Records of treatments for women, children, or traumatology

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Regulatory & Safety

✓Infection control and clinical hygiene protocols
✓Work health and safety management plans
✓Current First Aid and CPR certification

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Professional Engagement

✓Referral letters to or from other health professionals
✓Evidence of managing diverse client relationships
✓Records of reflective practice and clinical improvement

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This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this qualification and RPL.

Is the Diploma of TCM Remedial Massage currently available via RPL?▾

We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) for this specific qualification. While not immediately available for enrolment, we are actively seeking pathways for experienced TCM practitioners.

Why should I register my interest now?▾

By registering your interest, you ensure you are the first to be notified once a suitable RTO partner is secured. It also helps us demonstrate the demand for this qualification to our partners, potentially accelerating the availability of the RPL pathway.

Is RPL the same as studying for the Diploma?▾

No. Recognition of Prior Learning is an assessment-only pathway that acknowledges the expertise you have already acquired. It is a process of presenting evidence of your existing competency rather than learning new skills from scratch.

How do the 200 required work hours affect my RPL application?▾

To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate at least 200 hours of clinical work. Through RPL, your existing work history and clinical logs are assessed to ensure your experience meets these specific assessment requirements.

What happens if my evidence doesn't cover all the units?▾

If the RTO's assessor identifies areas where your evidence is insufficient, you may be offered gap training. This is targeted learning designed to build on your existing foundation rather than requiring you to repeat what you already know.

Will my experience with Tui Na be recognised?▾

Yes, Tui Na is a core component of the TCM remedial massage framework. Your experience in applying these techniques, along with heat and moisture therapies, forms a critical part of the evidence portfolio for this qualification.

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