Hi there from USA
Subject: Hello, from U. S .A
Hello, I live in the U.S.A, I went to massage school for two years, and recevied my certifet, In most states in the U.S, You need to have state lincence as well. What are the requrements in Austrlia? I hhave a certifted completting over 700 hours ozf massage therpry. I would like to move to Austrila. Please let me know annd thatnk you for your time.
Hi there Jay
Thanks for your email. To practice as a massage therapist in Australia you need to be eligible for indemnity insurance. This is generally available to people who have completed a Diploma in Massage (level 5) and are eligible for recognition under a professional association. A diploma in terms of hours of training equates to approx 1000 hrs. A Certificate IV is around 600 hours. Look at the content for each on our website and compare this to the training you have received, then I suggest you contact VetAssess to determine if your qualification is equivalent. This does cost. Otherwise you are facing looking for work under the sponsorship of a practitioner for professional indemnity - not commonly found. The links to VETAssess are below. The only other alternative is when you arrive you can contact a vocational training institution such as TAFE to have your skills assessed and any gaps updated.
Have you visited the VETASSESS site that deals with your specific needs? http://www2.skillassess.com
