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Diploma of Remedial Massage
A remedial massage therapist works with clients who have soft tissue pain, joint restrictions or limited movement, and this diploma trains you to assess and treat those problems rather than simply give a relaxing massage.
- How long it takes
- 8 to 18 months
- full time at TAFE NSW
- What it costs
- From $13,490
- Subsidised at The Gordon, full fee up to $24,923
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Main job
- Massage Therapist
- $49,300 (estimate) median pay
- Taught by
- 15 providers
- 7 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Diploma of Remedial Massage asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in helping people manage pain and movement problems
- good communication skills for working with clients and health professionals
- a careful and ethical approach to client care
- the confidence to work with your hands in a clinical setting
Before you start
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Where this course can take you
Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.
Jobs you can do with it
Massage Therapist
Massage therapists use hands-on techniques to ease muscle tension, improve circulation and help clients manage pain, injury and everyday physical strain.
What else you need
Complete the qualification and its stated entry and workplace requirements; check employer-specific requirements.
Median pay$49,300 (estimate)
If you study further
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
What it costs
Subsidised place
From $13,490
at The Gordon. Whether you get a subsidised place depends on your state, residency, age and earlier study.
Paying the full fee
$13,965 to $24,923
across the TAFEs listed below. Private providers set their own fees.
| TAFE | State | Subsidised | Full fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Institute | VIC | $14,165 | $24,923 |
| The Gordon | VIC | $13,490 | $24,198 |
| TAFE Queensland | QLD | $13,965 |
Chisholm InstituteVIC
- Subsidised
- $14,165
- Full fee
- $24,923
The GordonVIC
- Subsidised
- $13,490
- Full fee
- $24,198
TAFE QueenslandQLD
- Full fee
- $13,965
Fees as each TAFE shows them on its website, read 20 September 2026. Private providers set their own fees.
Where you can study this course
There are 15 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for TAFE NSW (opens in a new tab)
TAFE NSW
8 campuses, NSW
4.0from 2,410 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- How long
- 8 to 18 months
What students like
- Teachers are supportive and ready to help
- Staff are helpful and friendly
- Course content is practical and industry relevant
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Some find front desk staff less helpful
- Website for Victoria University (opens in a new tab)
Victoria University
11 campuses, NSW, QLD, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly, supportive and approachable
- Studying one subject at a time through the block model
- Staff are welcoming and ready to help
What to weigh up
- Admin can be hard to reach after you finish
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable and care about learning
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course page for TAFE Queensland (opens in a new tab)
TAFE Queensland
4 campuses, QLD
4.1from 2,040 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
What students like
- Teachers are helpful and supportive
What to weigh up
- Poor communication from admin
- Course page for The Gordon (opens in a new tab)
The Gordon
Geelong City Campus, VIC
4.0from 168 Google reviews
- Fee
- From $13,490 subsidised
What students like
- Teaching staff are supportive and highly professional
- Staff are friendly and helpful
What to weigh up
- Courses can feel loosely organised
- Website for EQUALS International (opens in a new tab)
EQUALS International
EQUALS, SA
4.2from 317 Google reviews
What students like
- Trainers are supportive and explain things clearly
- Staff are helpful and friendly
- Placements are arranged on time
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for Evolve College Pty Ltd (opens in a new tab)
Evolve College Pty Ltd
17 campuses
4.8from 266 Google reviews
What students like
- Trainers are knowledgeable, supportive and make learning fun
- Hands-on practice builds confidence for real work
- Flexible study fits around work and life
What to weigh up
- Teaching quality varies between trainers
- Website for Mastery Institute Australia (opens in a new tab)
Mastery Institute Australia
Mastery Institute Australia, QLD
4.9from 543 Google reviews
What students like
- Teachers are friendly, patient and explain things clearly
- Staff are friendly, helpful and supportive
What you’ll learn
21 units: 18 that everyone takes and 3 you choose.
- Musculoskeletal assessment
- Remedial massage techniques
- Adapting treatments to needs
- Pain neuroscience basics
- Working with health professionals
- Practice management and compliance
See all 18 core units
Core units
Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This diploma prepares you to work as a remedial massage therapist with clients who have soft tissue pain, joint restrictions or limited movement. You will learn to assess and treat these problems, build treatment plans and use hands-on techniques. It leads to roles such as Massage Therapist or Myotherapist, and you may be self-employed or work in a larger health service.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.