Massage and myotherapy courses
The main way into this field is a diploma in remedial massage, which you can finish in under a year and go straight into work. Here's what the course covers, how you study it, what it costs and what the job pays.
- Quickest way to start
- 8 months
- Diploma, full time at TAFE NSW
- TAFE cost from
- $1,990
- subsidised Certificate IV, TAFE NSW
- What the jobs pay
- $49,300
- median pay across 1 job, some estimated
Which course do you need?
It depends on the job you want.
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Work as a remedial massage therapist
Assess soft tissue pain and restricted movement, then treat clients with hands-on techniques and a treatment plan.
Median pay$49,300 (estimate)
- How long it takes
- 8 to 18 months full time at TAFE NSW
- What it costs
- $13,490 at The Gordon if you're eligible for a subsidised place, or $24,198 full fee
- How you'll study
- Online or on campus
How much it costs at TAFE
If you're eligible for a government-subsidised place, you pay much less than the full fee, and in some states these courses can be free. Here's what each TAFE lists.
| TAFE | State | Certificate IV | Diploma | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsidised | Full fee | Subsidised | Full fee | ||
| TAFE NSW | NSW | $1,990 | $10,530 | Not listed | Not listed |
| Chisholm Institute | VIC | $5,555 | $11,915 | $14,165 | $24,923 |
| The Gordon | VIC | Not listed | Not listed | $13,490 | $24,198 |
| TAFE Queensland | QLD | Not listed | $8,830 | Not listed | $13,965 |
TAFE NSWNSW
- Certificate IV
- $1,990 subsidised
- $10,530 full fee
- Diploma
- Not listed
Chisholm InstituteVIC
- Certificate IV
- $5,555 subsidised
- $11,915 full fee
- Diploma
- $14,165 subsidised
- $24,923 full fee
The GordonVIC
- Certificate IV
- Not listed
- Diploma
- $13,490 subsidised
- $24,198 full fee
TAFE QueenslandQLD
- Certificate IV
- Not listed
- $8,830 full fee
- Diploma
- Not listed
- $13,965 full fee
Fees as each TAFE shows them on its website, checked 20 September 2026. “Not listed” means the TAFE doesn't show that fee online. Private colleges set their own fees.
Other university courses
Other certificates and diplomas
- Advanced Diploma of MyotherapyA further qualification for people who already hold a massage qualification and want to widen what they can treat.
- Certificate IV in Massage Therapy4 to 6 months. Trains you in general health maintenance massage rather than remedial work, and suits people heading for a clinic, spa or their own practice.
Jobs you can do with this study
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, not a starting salary.
“In demand” means the job is on the national skills shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure. Check the course and provider are approved for the work you want, as rules differ by state.
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