MASSAGE THERAPIST

ANZSCO 411611 - Registered Migration Australia

Description

A massage therapist performs therapeutic massage and administers body treatments for relaxation, health, fitness and remedial purposes. In Australia a massage therapist is a Skill Level 2 occupation.

  

 

Specialisations

 

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

 

 

Massage Therapist Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skill list:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skills list:

 

• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)

 

 

 

Group: 4116 Massage Therapists

 

 

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of a massage therapist in Australia is to 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

Most occupations in the massage therapist unit group (Group 416) have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 

In Australia: 
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) 

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 within the Massage Therapist Group

 

• 411611 Massage Therapist

 

English Requirement

 

• IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
• OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
• PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

• Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
• Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
• Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

• Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

• Massage Therapist is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Visa Caveat

 

• The following caveats apply for the Subclass 457 visa or ENS (Subclass 186) Direct Entry Stream application:

   

  Caveat 12

  The position:

  (a) is not a full time position; or

  (b) is not based in a therapeutic setting; or

  (c) involves the provision of non medical relaxation massage; or

  (d) is not in a retail setting.

 

 

Please contact us if you would like assistance with your Massage Therapist skilled visa application. Registered Migration Australia is a licensed migration company. We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated.