Spa and Wellness Courses
Spa and Wellness Stream Courses
The Spa and Wellness stream is ideal for students who are interested in working in day spas, spa destinations or international resorts.
SHBBSPA001 Work in a spa therapies framework
In this unit, students will learn the skills and knowledge required to promote spa treatments and create and maintain a spa services environment.
You will prepare spa work areas, recommend suitable spa therapies to clients, monitor the spa environment, complete shutdown of treatment rooms and equipment, and promote environmentally sound spa practices.
SHBBSPA002 Provide spa therapies
This unit will prepare you with the skills and knowledge required to provide wet and dry spa therapies to meet client needs.
You will learn to consult with clients, and select, provide and review hydrotherapy, wraps, herbal packs, sauna and other signature spa treatments.
SHBBSPA003 Provide stone therapy massages
This unit will prepare students to conduct full body massages with hot and cold stones.
You will develop knowledge of anatomy and physiology, skin science and lifestyle factors to select pre-heated stones, design massage and provide the treatment.
SHBBSPA004 Provide Indian head massages for relaxation
You will learn how to conduct Indian head massages as part of a spa program.
You will learn how to consult with clients, plan massage routine and massage arms, neck, shoulders, scalp and face.
Course units
Core Units
CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
CHCDIV001: Work with diverse people
HLTMSG001: Develop massage practice
HLTINF004: Manage the control of infection
HLTWHS004: Manage work health and safety
CHCLEG003: Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTMSG002: Assess client massage needs
HLTMSG004: Provide massage treatment
CHCPRP003: Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRP005: Engage with health professionals and the health system
HLTMSG003: Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments
HLTAAP003: Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTMSG005: Provide remedial massage treatments
HLTAID003: Provide first aid
HLTMSG006: Adapt Remedial Massage practice to meet specific needs
HLTMSG008: Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments
BSBSMB404: Undertake small business planning
Sport & Nutrition Stream
SISSSTC301A Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
HLTMSG007 Adapt remedial massage practice for athletes
SISSSPT307A Conduct advanced taping
HLTHPS010 Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
Spa & Wellness Stream
SHBBSPA001 Work in a spa therapies framework
SHBBSPA002 Provide spa therapies
SHBBSPA003 Provide stone therapy massages
SHBBSPA004 Provide Indian head massages for relaxation
Upcoming start dates
| 2018 | 1st October | 2019 | 24th January |
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Entry Requirements
Completion of Year 12
Alternatively, candidates who have not completed Year 12, MUST complete a Language, Literacy & Numeracy test.
Fees
Domestic Student Fee: $10,000*
Additional fees for uniforms and textbook/s.
There are a number of course payment options available. Please click here to view your options.
*VET Student Loans approved course – for eligible students only. Please refer to the Information Page for further details
Duration
Full-time study load
2 days a week for 12 months
At least 16 hours per week of home study
Students will have to complete 200 hours in the student clinic performing treatments and other clinic duties. These hours will be in addition to the 2 days on-campus for theoretical and practical study.