The following is the RTO’s understanding of requirements; however, the RTO is not involved in decisions around membership or HICAPS provider numbers, and the details should be verified with a relevant massage association.
Face-to-Face Learners
The RTO’s understanding is that face-to-face learners should be able to apply for membership with a massage association, and also apply for a HICAPS provider number if the candidate meets the following requirements:
• They have undertaken training face-to-face, and an RTO campus
• They have undertaken their study over a period of 12 months or longer
• They have not achieved a greater portion of their competencies through RPL
• 50% of their practical assessment was done at an RTO campus
Check with the relevant massage association to verify these conditions prior to enrolling in a course, and to ensure that you make a fully informed decision.
External/Self-Paced Learners
The RTO’s understanding is that external/self-paced learners can apply for membership with a massage association, but would not be eligible to apply for a HICAPS provider number.
RPL Graduates
Depending on the number and type of competencies achieved through RPL, RPL graduates might not be eligible for membership in a massage association and would not be eligible to apply for a HICAPS provider number.
The RTO’s understanding is that this particularly applies to the massage-related units.
The following is what the RTO understands to be correct, but should be confirmed with the relevant massage association.
