1. health and fitness
2. therapy

ISSUED DEC 2013
TO BE A TRUE AROMATHERAPY / MASSAGE PROFESSIONAL
MSQ MANUAL 2014
Massage Schools of Queensland
To nourish TRUE therapists
What we always bear in mind are;
1: FACE TO FACE TEACHING
All of our classes are on campus delivered face to face with no on-line components
2: EVERYBODY MUST UNDERSTAND OUR CLASSES
We have a lot of support for international students
3: CARE FOR BODY & MIND
Students will learn not only techniques, but also how to enhance the effect of
massage
Massage Schools of Queensland
TEL: +61 7 5576 6366
FAX: +61 7 5576 6398
EMAIL: [email protected]
ADD: Level 1, 36 Kortum Drive, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
MSQ MANUAL 2014 ~To Be a TRUE Aromatherapy / Massage Professional~
1. This is Massage Schools of Queensland (MSQ)
In 1988 Massage Schools of Queensland (MSQ) became a Registered Training Organisation. This
requires that the school maintains the highest teaching and professional standards set down by the
Australian Commonwealth and State Governments. All staff and the teaching curriculum is audited
and monitored by the government to ensure those standards.
Moreover, MSQ is affiliated with all massage associations in Australia. This means that Graduates are
able to join most major associations and arrange professional indemnity insurance.
Massage Schools of Queensland is the most experienced Massage School on the Gold Coast and
renowned in Australia and overseas for high academic standards and excellence in teaching, and
professionalism. Courses are designed to provide students with the practical and theoretical skills
required to enter the massage industry. All vocational courses can provide a student visa. We also
offer a variety of short courses from 1 day to 4 weeks.
1-1. MSQ PHILOSOPHY
 PLENTY of lessons and training!
Students normally have classes 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am
to 4pm. In addition to lessons, students have to do Student Clinic (on campus training) and
Logbook Hours (out of campus training). They are assessed if they understand the lesson by
workbook after every lesson as well as a final assessment and an assignment.
Therefore, our students have sound knowledge and skills and graduates have a strong
confidence as a therapist.
 GREAT SUPPORT for international students!
*Orientation for international: The day before commencement
*Supplementary instruction: Friday morning during Certificate IV course
*Counselling: MSQ staff is always open to students
 Develop Personality and CREATIVITY
MSQ does not provide stereotypical training. We encourage the student to be unique in the way
they perform their massage. This enhances their CREATIVITY and enables them to provide the
BEST possible treatment for the client.
Therefore, our graduated students can open their own business and maintain good consistent
patronage.
 Emotional & Physical WELLNESS!
MSQ teaches students how to maintain their own physical & emotional states. They can NOT
treat their clients or the treatment is not effective, if they are not healthy and grounded. Also,
students will learn how to establish faithful relationships with their clients so that the treatment
will be more effective.
1-2. SECURE MSQ
 MSQ have received audits from Australian Government
MSQ is monitored and received audits by the government, and confirmed that MSQ maintains the
highest teaching and professional standards set down by the Australian Commonwealth and State
Governments to accept international students.
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December 2010: CRICOS Queensland
August 2011: DEEWR / DIAC / DET Queensland
October 2011: DET Queensland
January 2014: ASQA
(Description of words)
ASQA: Australia Skills Quality Authority
CRICOS: the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students
DEEWR: Australian Government, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
DIAC: Australian Government, Department of Immigration and Citizenship
DET: Queensland Government, Department of Education and Training
 GOLD COAST Business Excellence Award
MSQ received an award of “Gold Coast Business Excellence Award” in August 2011.
This award commenced in 1996 and the committee chooses winners every month
from May to October annually.
 NO HIDDEN COST
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NO costs for taking resit of exams
NO extra costs during the course, such as extra material fee
You might pay for;
1. Personal Extra Massage Oil: New Bottle A$5.00 / Re-fill A$2.00
2. Personal photocopy: class note A$10.00 / other A$0.20 per sheet
3. Delay submission of assignment: A$50.00
NO cost to student who resit same units for better understanding
NO charge for instalment payment
1-3. MSQ ASSOCIATION
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ANTA: Australian Natural Therapists Association
AMT: Australian Massage Therapist
AAMT: Australian Association of Massage Therapists
IAAMA: International Aromatherapy and Aromatic Medicine Association
STAA: Shiatsu Therapist Association of Australia
RAA: Reflexology Association of Australia
1-4. MSQ LOCATION
MSQ are located in Burleigh Heads on Australia’s beautiful Gold Coast – a world renowned
surfing beach located on the southern end of the Gold Coast.
The Gold Coast offers glorious beaches, a tranquil hinterland, and abundant work opportunities
for the massage professional.
The School is conveniently located a short distance from beaches, international hotels,
restaurants, airports, medical facilities, public
transport and shopping centres.
In addition, the Gold Coast has a lot of
amusement parks, such as Sea World, Dream
World and Wildlife parks where people can
meet animals only found in Australia.
MSQ MANUAL 2014 ~To Be a TRUE Aromatherapy / Massage Professional~
2. MSQ STAFF (not all!)
Rhona McKay
Head of School
Mark Webster
Trainer & Assessor
Rhona takes care of everything at MSQ including our current / graduated
students. She will assess the international student at the interview allowing for
entrance at MSQ.
Students will get great care from her and find her easy to talk to.
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice, Diploma of Remedial Massage,
Diploma of Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies
Marc heads the oriental therapies team with 12 years at MSQ.
He is highly acclaimed in Martial Arts, Acupuncture and Shiatsu.
Maree Armitage
Trainer & Assessor / Former Graduate
Brendan Wong
Trainer & Assessor
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice, Diploma of Remedial Massage
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
Brendan has a lot of experience in teaching massage and working as a massage
therapist for professional sports team such as, Gold Coast Titans (NRL) and Gold
Coast Blaze (NBL). He is now a massage therapist coordinator at Titans.
Maree is a former graduate of MSQ and takes care of Swedish Massage which
is the very first practical class for new students.
She is really kind and soft.
Dean Monk
Trainer & Assessor
Masti Adler
Trainer & Assessor
Diploma of Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies
Diploma of Remedial Massage, Hot Stone Massage
Dean is an oriental therapies trainer, experienced in Shiatsu, Martial Arts and
Acupuncture. He is very gentle!
Masti has a broad experience in Natural Therapy both learning and teaching, and
has a lot of skills, such as Remedial Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Ayurvedic
Yoga Massage, Craniosacral Therapy and Gestalt Therapy.
Robert Fersterer
Trainer & Assessor / Former Graduate
Ilona Yasuda
Trainer & Assessor / Former Graduate
Certificate IV in Aromatherapy
WHS, Seated Massage, Indian Head Massage
Ilona is a former graduate of MSQ. She is also a spa therapist. Therefore she
has a lot of skills for relaxation massage. In addition, she is an interpreter and
translator between English and Japanese.
Rob has actually been at MSQ for many years. He is a former graduate and
became an assistant teacher and worked in administration. He is now a fully
qualified trainer and assessor in various modalities.
Vanessa Hunt
Trainer & Assessor
Jason Kronk
Trainer & Assessor / Former Graduate
Diploma of Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice, Diploma of Remedial Massage
Jason is a former graduate of MSQ and really gentle and looks after students
very well. He is the resident remedial therapist owning and running his
business as well.
Kitty Fletcher
Trainer & Assessor
Certificate IV and Diploma of Aromatherapy
Kitty has over 20 years’ experience in Aromatherapy both learning and
teaching in Australia, UK and Hong Kong. Therefore she is very
knowledgeable teaching international students.
Vanessa has an acupuncture qualification and very knowledgeable about TCM.
She also has a lot of experience in learning and teaching many kinds of YOGA.
Yumi Iwasaki
Trainer & Assessor / Former Graduate
Yumi is a former graduate of MSQ. She encountered many difficulties and solved
them as an international student at that time. She can understand the troubles
that international students may have. She now operates her own business and
also works at a day spa.
MSQ MANUAL 2014 ~To Be a TRUE Aromatherapy / Massage Professional~
3-1. Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
(CRICOS 078428E / HLT 40312)
3. MSQ COURSES
MSQ COURSE LIST
(Australian Dollar)
DURATION
TUITION
20
20
36
34
50
55
6,580.00
6,280.00
9,480.00
8,550.00
10,600.00
13,800.00
Australian Qualification – Student Visa
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
Certificate IV in Aromatherapy
Double Certificate IV in Massage & Aromatherapy
Diploma of Remedial Massage (Upgrade)
Diploma of Aromatherapy (Upgrade)
Diploma of Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies
weeks
weeks
weeks
weeks
weeks
weeks
Duration: 20 weeks (including 2 weeks holiday)
Australian Qualification– Working Holiday Visa
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
Certificate IV in Aromatherapy
16 weeks
16 weeks
5,880.00
5,830.00
4
4
4
4
1
1
1,050.00
650.00
800.00
800.00
300.00
300.00
INDIVIDUAL UNITS
Aromatherapy Massage
Relaxation Massage
Reflexology
Shiatsu
Hot Stone Massage
Indian Head Massage
weeks
weeks
weeks
weeks
day
day
SHORT COURSES
4 days Full-time Relaxation massage
1 day Massage training for Pairs
4 days
1 day
750.00
195.00
Other related fees (except for individual units & short courses)
Enrolment fee
Material fee
200.00
200.00
Please check more information from a link below
Overseas Student Health Cover - Frequently Asked Questions
Per month
Single
Couple
Family
Cost: A$6,580 (plus Enrolment & Material fees)
Student Clinic: 50 hours / Logbook hours: 50 hours
Unit Examples
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Functional Anatomy & Physiology: About human body
Swedish Massage: Relaxation oil massage technique
Client Physical Assessment: Conduct a gait and postural assessment
Reflexology
Shiatsu: Oriental dry massage
Deep Tissue Techniques: Deeper style of massage to relieve muscle tension
Example of Time table
MON
TUES
WED
THUR
FRI
Anatomy &
Physiology
LUNCH
Anatomy &
Physiology
LUNCH
Tutorial
LUNCH
Anatomy &
Physiology
LUNCH
Swedish
Massage
Swedish
Massage
Swedish
Massage
9am – 12pm
Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) – Student Visa
Students who apply for student visa must join OSHC for
the length of their stay. (not course length)
This course provides graduates with their first level of qualification required to enter the
massage industry. With a focus on therapeutic relaxation massage, the course provides
a broad range of skills and practical modalities, such as Swedish massage, Deep Tissue,
Shiatsu, Reflexology and a sound understanding of the principles of massage and the
use of health industry-specific terminology.
31-49
103-217
149-371
INTAKES
2014
Certificate IV
Diploma
Diploma of Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies
Individual Units/Short Courses
18 February / 20 May / 2 September
17 February / 26 May / 9 September
20 May
TBA
 Massage Schools of Queensland reserves the right to change without prior notice
 Enrolment Fee & Material Fee (AU$400) are Non-refundable (see “Cancellation Policy”)
 Material: school equipment, student notes, a bottle of oil, an aromatherapy kit (for Aroma course)
and clinic T-shirts, an anatomy textbook
 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice and Aromatherapy are pre-requisite to enter Diploma of
Remedial Massage and Aromatherapy respectively
12pm – 1pm
1pm – 4pm
LUNCH
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3-2. Certificate IV in Aromatherapy
(CRICOS 078429D / HLT 42712)
With a focus of aromatherapy based relaxation massage, this course provides a broad
range of knowledge, skills and practical modalities such as Aromatherapy Treatment and
Indian Head Massage. Twenty essential oils will be studied including the chemical
components which nature combines to make up the oils. Students will also make a
product with using Aroma oils.
Duration: 20 weeks (including 2 weeks holiday)
Cost: A$6,280 (plus Enrolment & Material fees)
Unit Examples
Functional Anatomy & Physiology: About human body
Aromatherapy I: Essential oils, Aromatherapy massage technique
Aromatherapy II: Chemistry & Blending
Aromatherapy III: Product making
Client Physical Assessment for Aromatherapy: Counselling, Skin condition
Indian Head Massage
12pm – 1pm
1pm – 4pm
Student who has completed this course can
upgrade to Diploma of Massage Therapy
Practice and Aromatherapy.
Duration: 36 weeks (including 4 weeks holiday)
Example of Time table
MON
TUES
WED
THUR
LUNCH
Anatomy &
Physiology
LUNCH
Anatomy &
Physiology
LUNCH
Anatomy &
Physiology
LUNCH
Aromathera
py I
Aromathera
py I
Aromathera
py I
9am – 12pm
In this Double Certificate IV in Massage &
Aromatherapy program, you will learn a
broad range of skills and practical
modalities
about
massage
and
aromatherapy.
During this course, the common units may
be reviewed and sat twice to ensure a
better
understanding
and
deeper
knowledge for free of charge
Student Clinic: 50 hours / Logbook hours: 50 hours
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3-3. Double Certificate IV in Massage &
Aromatherapy
(CRICOS 078428E & 078429D /
HLT 40312 & 42712)
FRI
Cost: A$9,480 (plus Enrolment & Material fees)
Student Clinic: 100 hours / Logbook hours: 100 hours
LUNCH
Unit Examples
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Functional Anatomy & Physiology: About human body
Swedish Massage: Relaxation oil massage technique
Shiatsu: Oriental dry massage
Deep Tissue Techniques: Deeper style of massage to relieve muscle tension
Aromatherapy I-III
Indian Head Massage
Example of Time table
MON
9am – 12pm
12pm – 1pm
1pm – 4pm
LUNCH
TUES
WED
THUR
FRI
Shiatsu I
Shiatsu I
Shiatsu I
Tutorial
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
Deep Tissue
I
Deep Tissue
I
Deep Tissue
I
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3-4. Diploma of Remedial Massage
(CRICOS 073457G / HLT 50307)
This is MSQ’s star course. This course is designed to integrate all methods of massage
into a holistic approach to provide a comprehensive treatment plan based on the
therapist’s ability to determine the underlying cause of many musculoskeletal problems.
To enter this course, students have to complete Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
Practice first.
Duration: 34 weeks (including 3 weeks holiday)
Cost: A$8,550 (plus Enrolment & Material fees)
Student Clinic: 100 hours / Logbook hours: 80 hours
Unit Examples
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Advanced Anatomy & Physiology
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Advanced Neuromuscular Techniques & Sports Massage
Strapping & Taping
Remedial Massage: Myofascial release, trigger point therapy and other
Mobilising
Example of Time table
MON
9am – 12pm
12pm – 1pm
1pm – 4pm
Lymphatic
Massage
LUNCH
TUES
WED
THUR
FRI
LUNCH
Lymphatic
Massage
LUNCH
Lymphatic
Massage
LUNCH
Clinical
Supervision
LUNCH
Lymphatic
Clinic
Remedial
Clinic
Clinical
Supervision
PACKAGE COURSE 1
“Certificate IV in Massage
Therapy Practice” & “Diploma
of Remedial Massage”
Special offer for students who
apply for these 2 courses at
the same time
Cost: A$14,600
*plus Enrolment & Material fees
FIELD WORK (Gold Coast SUNS)
Our students who have undertaken their Diploma of Remedial Massage have provided
recovery massage to pro-athletes.
The students have had a valuable experience learning to deal with elite athletes in a start
of the art facility.
In 2011-2012 seasons: to the GOLD COAST SUNS, AFL (Australian Football League)
professional team
In 2013 season: the GOLD COAST TITANS, NRL (National Rugby League) professional
team
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3-5. Diploma of Aromatherapy
(CRICOS 063926K / HLT 51407)
With an emphasis on the use of essential oils, students in this course will gain skills in a
wide variety of massage techniques for Spa treatment. For medical Aromatherapy, the
chemistry of essential oils and the art of blending for specific treatments will be
mastered. The course also offers specific treatment for different age groups including
palliative care.
To enter this course, Certificate IV in Aromatherapy is pre-requisite.
3-6. Diploma of Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies
(CRICOS 078430M / HLT 50212)
With a focus on the delivery of massage in a Traditional EastAsian medical framework, students will gain an understanding
of Traditional philosophy and diagnostic methods, as well as a
range of techniques and skills utilised by Shiatsu practitioners.
Students will gain an insight into the differences between
Eastern and Western medicine and massage.
Duration: 50 weeks (including 4 weeks holiday)
Duration: 55 weeks (including 5 weeks holiday)
Cost: A$10,600 (plus Enrolment & Material fees)
Cost: A$13,800 (plus Enrolment & Material fees)
Student Clinic: 100 hours / Logbook hours: 80 hours
Student Clinic: 120 hours / Logbook hours: 200 hours
Unit Examples
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Aromatherapy for Pregnancy & Infants
Aromatherapy for Aged & Palliative care
Aromatherapy Spa Treatment: Detox, Scrub, Facial, Hot Stone Massage
Nutrition & Basic Dietary Advice
Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics
Chakra Energy Massage
Example of Time table
MON
9am – 12pm
12pm – 1pm
1pm – 4pm
Chakra
Massage
LUNCH
TUES
WED
THUR
FRI
LUNCH
Pregnancy
& Infants
LUNCH
Pregnancy
& Infants
LUNCH
Holistic
Facials
LUNCH
Aromathera
py clinic
Aromathera
py clinic
Holistic
Facials
PACKAGE COURSE 2
“Certificate IV in
Aromatherapy” & “Diploma of
Aromatherapy”
Special offer for students who
apply for these 2 courses at
the same time
Cost: A$16,600
*excluding Enrolment & Material
fees
Unit Examples
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Anatomy & Physiology
Shiatsu I-III
Herbal Medicine
TUINA
Oriental Therapies
Diagnostic Techniques
Example of Time table
MON
TUES
WED
THUR
9am – 12pm
Research
Shiatsu II
Shiatsu II
Shiatsu II
12pm – 1pm
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
Shiatsu
Clinic
Shiatsu
Clinic
Shiatsu
Clinic
1pm – 4pm
FRI
LUNCH
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3-7. Working Holiday Program
DO A PROFOUND WORKING HOLIDAY LIFE!
3-7-1. Australian National Qualification Program
Massage Schools of Queensland
can provide Certificate IV to
Working Holiday makers.
Why don’t you study with the
most
experienced
massage
school on the Gold Coast and
work as a professional massage
therapist or aromatherapist?
3-7-2. Skilled Working Holiday Program
In this course, students will learn only practical units of Certificate IV courses. This
course is great for those who want to extend their massage techniques.
Students will be provided an official “Statement of Attendance”, if they pass an
assessment at last day. They can get a credit of each unit with this when you enter
Certificate IV.
COURSES (in random order)
Package 1: Full Skill Course
Swedish massage + Reflexology + Shiatsu + Aroma massage
Total Student Clinic hours: 23 hours
Package 2: Massage Therapist Course
Fees: A$3,400
Swedish massage + Reflexology + Shiatsu
Australian Qualification courses
 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
 Certificate IV in Aromatherapy
Study Weeks: 16 weeks
Cost (excluding Enrolment & Material fees):
 Massage Therapy Practice: A$5,880
 Aromatherapy: A$5,830
※Please refer 3-1 and 3-2 for course details
Course Features
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Get Certificate IV during a WH visa!
Plenty of Lessons to learn and practice!
You can improve your English skill!
Tutorial class for free of charge!
You will learn Emotional & Physical Wellness as well!
Resit units for free of charge after graduate!
Total Student Clinic hours: 13 hours
Package 3: Aroma & Massage Course
Fees: A$2,190
Aroma massage + Reflexology + Shiatsu
Total Student Clinic hours: 23 hours
Fees: A$2,770
COURSE OUTLINE
 Start Day: Once a month (see below)
 Lesson Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
 Lesson Time: 3 hours per day (9am-12pm / 1pm- 4pm)
*Lesson time depends on each unit
UNIT COMMENCEMENT MONTH
 Swedish Massage: FEB / MAY / SEP
 Aromatherapy massage: FEB / MAY / SEP
 Reflexology: MAR / JUN / OCT
 Shiatsu: APR / JUL / NOV
*Please ask for details
SPECIAL
Tutorial class
for free of charge!
MSQ MANUAL 2014 ~To Be a TRUE Aromatherapy / Massage Professional~
3-8. Individual Units
These units are from Certificate IV / Diploma courses. Therefore students learn with
other students who are taking Certificate IV / Diploma courses.
We recommend these short courses as Step-up option to Certificate IV, as a
hobby and for their health. Students who complete these courses gain a
“Statement of Attainment”, and they can get credits when they apply for any of
our Certificate IV or Diploma courses, if they pass assessment at the end of courses.
Unit Examples
Relaxation (Swedish) Massage
Aromatherapy Massage
Duration: 4 weeks / 12 lessons
Days: Tues, Wed, Thurs
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Cost: A$650.00
Duration: 4 weeks / 10 lessons
Days: Tues, Wed, Thurs
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Cost: A$1,050.00
Reflexology
Shiatsu
Duration: 4 weeks / 10 lessons
Days: Tues, Wed, Thurs
Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: A$800.00
Student Clinic: 3 hours
Duration: 4 weeks / 10 lessons
Days: Tues, Wed, Thurs
Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: A$800.00
Student Clinic: 10 hours
Hot Stone Massage
Indian Head Massage
Duration: 1 full day
Day: Friday
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: A$300.00
Duration: 1 full day
Day: Thursday
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: A$300.00
[NOTE]
*Student can take Tutorial classes with additional A$50
*MSQ has more advanced units as followings;
[Example of advanced units]
Deep Tissue Technique, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Aroma Product Making
3-9. Short Courses
3-9-1. 4 days Full-time Relaxation (Swedish) Massage
Students will learn about Effect of massage, Full body relaxation massage
technique, Basic Anatomy.
This course is a first step to enter massage industry in Australia and a unit of
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice (HLT 40307). You will be provided an
official “Statement of Attendance”, if you pass an exam at last day. You can get
a credit of Swedish massage with this when you enter Certificate IV. If NOT pass,
the Statement of MSQ will be provided.
Commencement: Please advise your suitable date & time!
Duration: 4 days
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: A$750 / person
Condition:
 Minimum number is 2 students
 Please bring 3 bath towels
3-9-2. 1 day Massage training for Pairs
In this course, students will learn relaxation oil massage technique on main parts of
body like back, neck and shoulders.
Commencement: Please advise your suitable date & time!
Cost: A$195 / person
Condition:
 Please apply for a pair
 Please advise your suitable date 2 weeks
in advance
 Please bring 3 bath towels
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4. APPLICATION for MSQ
4-1. PRE-REQUISITE to enter MSQ
Students are required to have one of the following skills to enter any vocational courses;
4-3. HOW TO MAKE PAYMENT
1) Money transfer to the account below
 Account Name: Massage Schools of Queensland
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IELTS (Academic Module) 4.5 or higher
 Bank Name: ANZ Banking Group
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TOEFL iBT 50 or higher
 Branch Name: Surfers Paradise
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PTE Academic 34 or higher
 Address: 3171 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 AUSTRALIA
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TOEIC 700 or higher
 Swift Code: ANZBAU3M
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Recommendation from an affiliated English language school
 BSB No.: 014 704
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MSQ English literacy exam & an interview with a head of school
 Account No.: 1997 47979
2) Credit Card
4-2. ENROLLING PROCEDURES
4-2-1. STUDENT VISA
1) Student: Submit documents below to MSQ
 MSQ Application for Enrolment (Student Visa)
 MSQ Student Agreement
 Copy of Passport
 Proof of English language proficiency
 Academic Qualification (in English)
3) EFTPOS
4) Bank Cheque / Money Order
5) Cash
*Please consent that students may have a duty to pay for service charge.
4-4. INSTALLMENT PLAN
According to ESOS regulation, MSQ makes an installment plan to students who are taking more
than 30 weeks (including holidays) course. However, MSQ accepts that students can pay by
instalment payment. MSQ never charges any service fee and interest.
2) MSQ: Issue a letter of offer and an invoice for deposit
Examples
3) Student: Pay for the deposit
1) Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
4) MSQ: Issue a COE and a welcome letter
1. Deposit: A$1,900 (including Enrolment & Material fees) + *OSHC
5) MSQ: Issue an invoice for the balance of fee or a Payment plan
2. Commencement day: A$1,700
 Please indicate your payment preference in an application form
4-2-2. OTHER VISAS
1) Student: Submit documents below to MSQ
 MSQ Application for Enrolment (Working Holiday Visa)
 Proof of English language proficiency
2) MSQ: Issue a letter of offer and an invoice for deposit
3) Student: Pay for the deposit
4) MSQ: Issue a welcome letter
5) MSQ: Issue an invoice for the balance of fee or a Payment plan
 Please indicate your payment preference in an application form
3. Every month (2 times): A$1,700x1 / A$1,680x1
2) Double Certificate IV in Massage & Aromatherapy
1. Deposit: A$2,900 (including Enrolment & Material fees) + *OSHC
2. Commencement day: A$1,000
3. Every month (6 times): A$1,000x5 / A$980x1
3) Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice & Diploma of Remedial Massage
1. Deposit: A$2,900 (including Enrolment & Material fee) + *OSHC
2. Commencement day: A$1,700
3. Every month (Certificate IV: 2 times): A$1,700x1 / A$1,680x1
4. Every month (Diploma: 8 times): A$880x6 / A$870x2
*Students don’t need to pay for OSHC to MSQ, if they apply for it by themselves
MSQ MANUAL 2014 ~To Be a TRUE Aromatherapy / Massage Professional~
PROCEDURE of PATHWAY
4-5. MSQ CANCELLATION POLICY
Applicants must advise Massage Schools of Queensland in writing of their intention to withdraw
from a course.
a. Massage Schools of Queensland cancels the
course or the commencement of the course is
postponed for more than four weeks, and
alternative courses do not suit the applicant.
All prepaid fees without deduction within 2
weeks
b. Student produces evidence where the application
made by the student for a visa was rejected by
the Australian Department of Immigration and
Citizenship (DIAC).
All fees paid without deduction within 4
weeks
c. For written cancellation received 3 or more weeks
prior to commencement of a course
Full refund of less A$400 as administration
costs
d. For written cancellation received less than 3
weeks prior to commencement of a course
Non refundable
e. For cancellation after the commencement of a
course.
Non refundable
f. For cancellation due to medical / emergency
reasons
Interview with the Head of School
g. The students’ enrolment is terminated due to
non-attendance, non-payment of fees and/or noncompliance with the school’s Code of Practice.
Main areas at the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences
Psychosocial Contexts of Health
Food and Nutrition in Health
Physiological Pathology
Counselling Theory and Practice
Introduction to Complementary Medicine
4-7. MSQ CERTIFICATE
MSQ provides a Certificate to students who successfully complete our courses.
The certificates issued are as follows: -
Short Courses: Statement of Attendance
Non refundable
4-6. FURTHER EDUCATION
4-6-1. MSQ UPGRADE POLICY
Students can be provided with a Statement of Attainment. However,
this is neither a degree nor a qualification. Therefore, they work as a
NON-QUALIFIED therapist in Australia. That means they cannot obtain
professional indemnity insurance.
Students can get credit and deduction when they enter our Certificate
IV or Diploma courses, if they pass assessment at the end of the
courses.
MSQ has following policy when students upgrade to Diploma course from Certificate IV courses.
Certificate IV
Start Upgrade Diploma immediately after
completed Certificate IV or start 1 semester later
No Enrolment, No
Material fees
Start Upgrade Diploma more than 2 semesters
later
Enrolment, material fees
required
Students are provided with a respected Certificate IV. They can work as a
QUALIFIED therapist. With the Certificate IV, students can register as a full member
with a National Massage Association, obtain professional indemnity insurance and
commence their own business as a Massage Therapist.
Diploma
4-6-2. PATHWAY PROGRAM with Southern Cross University (SCU)
Students who complete our Diploma of Remedial Massage can enter the Bachelor of Clinical
Sciences at SCU without English proficiency assessment and also are able to gain up to 8 units
advanced standing from SCU depending on the major. That means they can enter 2nd year at the
Bachelor of Clinical Sciences.
Students qualify with a respected Diploma. They can work as a
QUALIFIED Remedial therapist. They can obtain the insurance same as
Certificate IV. Moreover, The Diploma will allow you to apply to private
health funds for a provider number allowing clients to claim rebates.
MSQ MANUAL 2014 ~To Be a TRUE Aromatherapy / Massage Professional~
5-2. MSQ LIFE
5. MSQ STUDENTS
ORIENTATION
5-1. MSQ NATIONALITIES
50 - 60％ of our students is Local and other 40 - 50％ are international
MSQ Nationalities
LESSONS
Australia
Australia
Asia/Pacific
Europe
North America
South America
LESSONS OUTSIDE
MSQ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
North America (America, Canada) / South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru) /
Europe (Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Czech Republic, England, Finland, France, Germany,
Italy, Jamaica, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland) / Asia & Pacific (China, India, Iran, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Philippines,
Thailand, Taiwan, Vanuatu, Vietnam）
GRADUATION
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5-3. MSQ STUDENTS / GRADUATES
6. JOB in AUSTRALIA
6-1. EXAMPLES of WORKPLACE
Khaybulina Lyudmila – Russia
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
VERSACE S.P.A
MY GOAL
In the future, I would like to help children with infantile cerebral
paralysis and brain damage diseases with my knowledge and skills.
This SPA is located in Gold Coast’s luxury 5 star hotel
“Palazzo Versace”
Rita Slompo - Brazil
Certificate IV in Aromatherapy
MY GOAL
I would like to learn new things in an area that I like very much – the
therapies for health and harmony of our body to work in this area and
help people to find a better way of life for making it healthier!
Huang, Hsien-Ling - Taiwan
Double Certificate IV in Massage & Aromatherapy
TOUCH THERAPY
MY GOAL
I would like to be a professional massage therapist in Australia and
make my clients happy!
This Clinic is located in Gold Coast’s 5 star hotel and
Casino “Jupiters Hotel & Casino”
Nina Reingoldt - Finland
Diploma of Remedial Massage
MY GOAL
I’d like to learn the secrets of massage and grow as a person doing
that, as well as meet new people and get to know a new country. One
day I might have my own business 
Mina Mori - Japan
Diploma of Aromatherapy
MIRACLE MASSAGE
ABOUT MSQ
Every teacher and every staff was is kind and friendly, and I feel
closer each student than those at my previous college!
This Clinic is located in Gold Coast’s huge shopping centre
“Pacific Fair”.
The owner is also one of MSQ graduates.
Julien Mader - France
Diploma of Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies
MY GOAL
I would like to study many kinds of massage techniques for using my
knowledge to make people feel better.
MSQ MANUAL 2014 ~To Be a TRUE Aromatherapy / Massage Professional~
6-2. VOICE from INDUSTRY
VERSACE S.P.A - Spa at PALAZZO VERSACE
“We have been taking on graduates from the Massage School of Queensland for some years now.
Without question the students we have received present professionally and with particularly high
levels of skill. They have a good understanding of what is required in a five star Hotel setting. I will
continue to source quality therapists from Massage Schools of Queensland as we require new staff.”
CONTENTS
1. This is Massage Schools of Queensland (MSQ)
1-1. MSQ PHILOSOPHY
1-2. SECURE MSQ
1-3. MSQ ASSOCIATION (example)
Malou Arena
I am pleased to be associated with the Massage Schools of Queensland.
In 2003, I graduated "Dux of the School" with a Diploma of Remedial Massage.
Their invaluable education and guidance gave me the required knowledge and skills to practice as a
fully qualified Remedial Massage Therapist. Our instructors gave us confidence to face almost every
known condition we encounter.
I have been running a thriving practice at Salon Shiva at Bell Place Centre in Mudgeeraba for the last
4 years. Many doctors, physiotherapists and chiropractors are continually referring their patients to
me.
My clients feel comfortable that they are under my capable healing hands.
I would thoroughly recommend the Massage Schools of Queensland to be the best in this state.
1-4. MSQ LOCATION
2. MSQ STAFF (NOT ALL!)
3. MSQ COURSES
3-1. Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
3-2. Certificate IV in Aromatherapy
3-3. Double Certificate IV in Massage & Aromatherapy
3-4. Diploma of Remedial Massage
3-5. Diploma of Aromatherapy
Correct Body Maintenance
I, Heidi Edwards, finished my Diploma of Remedial Massage at Massage Schools of Queensland in
December 2005.
I found the courses at MSQ to be well structured and the faculty and teachers and lecturers are all
professional and ethical - traits that they also instill in their students. I have completed other courses
prior to attending Massage Schools of Queensland, so I know this from my own personal experience.
The wealth of experience and knowledge of the teachers and lecturers at MSQ made my learning
experience both easy and pleasurable as they shared in my passion for massage.
With the skills I have learnt, I now own my own business and employ two receptionists and four
other Remedial Massage Therapists (soon to be five or six). Three of these therapists come from
MSQ.
I have previously hired therapists from other colleges and have found the depth of knowledge limited
compared to therapists trained by MSQ. So it is with great pleasure that
I can recommend Massage Schools of Queensland to anyone who wants to learn more about
massage therapy or who wants to start in this wonderful profession.
3-6. Diploma of Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies
3-7. Working Holiday Program
3-7-1. Australian National Qualification Program
3-7-2. Skilled Working Holiday Program
3-8. Individual Units
3-9. Short Courses
3-9-1. 4 days Full-time Relaxation Massage
3-9-2. 1 day Massage training for Pairs
4. APPLICATION for MSQ
4-1. PRE-REQUISITE to enter MSQ
4-2. ENROLLING PROCEDURES
4-3. HOW TO MAKE PAYMENT
Allonge-M Academy Korea
"With deepest gratitude, we honor you and the Massage Schools of Queensland, which are giving us
a constant source of inspiration in the field of massage.
Word cannot express how thankful we are to you. On behalf of Ms. Sha Sha Kim and all the staff of
Allonge-M Academy, I really would like to express my thanks to you for your generosity in sharing
your expertise, your wide and extensive experience and your time about the field of massage for
many years"
4-4. INSTALLMENT PLAN
4-5. MSQ CANCELLATION POLICY
4-6. FURTHER EDUCATION
4-7. MSQ CERTIFICATE
5. MSQ STUDENTS / GRADUATES
5-1. MSQ NATIONALITIES
5-2. MSQ LIFE
5-3. MSQ STUDENTS / GRADUATES
6. JOB in AUSTRALIA
6-1. EXAMPLES of WORKPLACE
6-2. VOICE from INDUSTRY