College Policies

Enrolment Process

Enrolments are processed in the order they are received. You can enrol online or by phone, fax & mail. Substantial discounts apply for upfront payment of full course fees.

Admission Requirements

Students must be 16 years of age or over on commencement of their studies.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

If applying for Recognition of Prior Learning students must use the RPL Application Form provided by the College.

If the RPL Application is successful the student will be given a credit for the subject without attendance or assessment.

The RPL application form must be adhered to when making an application to the RPL assessor. The assessment will be based on formal training in a University Course or training in a similar course at a similar College/Institution and/or evidence of relevant industry experience.

For more information or to download an RPL Form click here.

Academic Staff

The Australian College of Massage ensures excellence in teaching standards through its selection of highly qualified and experienced teaching staff who are committed to raising the standards of massage therapy.

All lecturers have extensive clinical experience as well as teaching qualifications.

Student Support

The Student Services department is responsible for the care of students and helps with all aspects of their welfare, including career advice, study skills counselling, academic issues such as course planning, Austudy details, and other study-related issues.

Assessment

Assessment for all subjects is compulsory
Subjects are assessed by way of assessment tasks. Details of assessment procedures are provided with your course material. Practical skills are assessed at the Massage Practice Program.
If you fail an assessment task you will be permitted to revise and re-submit your assessment task. If failure in a practical assessment occurs, you may re-sit the assessment, should this occur, a fee will be applicable.
You are permitted 3 attempts at achieving a satisfactory grade in assessment tasks. Failure on the 3rd attempt requires re-enrolment in the subject.
If a student fails to submit an assessment task for a period of six months, their Student Status may be revoked if no attempt is made to give reasons in writing. Should a student lose his/her Student Status for any reason and wishes to be re-instated a fee will be applicable.
A Certificate and an official Statement of Results will be awarded on successful completion of all subjects within a course.

Massage Practice Program

Students are required to achieve clinical competence before being awarded their certificate. To achieve this the College has established a network of Massage Practices. While the College does everything possible to provide a Massage Practice as close as possible to you, it is the student´s responsibility to attain the practical expertise from the Massage Practices which may involve some travel commitment.

Clinical Practice

Students should not charge money for their services before obtaining the minimum qualification of Certificate IV in Massage. Students should be aware that if they charge money while practicing skills before completion of the course they may be risking claims for damages against them if complications arise and should this eventuate they will incur the entire liability personally.

Tax Deductible Fees

The course fees are tax deductible as self education expenses provided the education for which the expenses is incurred are directly relevant to your current employment position. You should consult your tax adviser to determine deductibility of your expenses.

Fee Policy

Fees are payable on enrolment.
Fees include an administration fee of $100 per subject and is included in the subject fee.
The administration fee is non-refundable.
The Australian College of Massage reserves the right to cancel a subject or course and should this occur l will receive a full refund.
Enrolments are processed in the order they are received. The College will supply a letter /email as confirmation of enrolment.
Students must advise the College Administration of their intention to defer. Recommencement of studies requires payment of an administration fee of $100.
Any fees held in credit are non-refundable and non-transferable to another person.
There is a ten day money-back guarantee (minus the administration fee) from the date the College sends your Confirmation of Registration Letter /Email , providing all goods received are returned to the College in original condition. This guarantee is not applicable when an enrolment is received within 10 days of commencement of an on-campus class.

Appeals or Complaints

ACM deals with any appeal or complaint promptly and systematically. Each appeal or complaint is recorded in writing with details of the process undertaken to resolve the case and its outcome. Appeals and complaints must be made using the relevant form available from the College.

Student Records

In compliance with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000, the information requested by ACM during the application process will be used for purposes associated with a student´s enrolment only. This information is entered into the College database and remains confidential. Any change of address, phone number or other relevant information must be given to the College secretary so that all student records remain up-to-date and accurate.

Course Material and Timetable

ACM reserves the right to substitute or credit any textbooks or course materials at any time, without notice, should they become unavailable, or go out of print.
ACM reserves the right to amend timetables where it would be advantageous for student learning.
ACM reserves the right to alter any aspect of the curriculum as the Academic Board sees fit. This is necessary if the College is to uphold its policy of quality up-to-date course information and would always be in line with the National Accreditation Board.

Government Accreditation

The College is registered to offer Nationally recognised courses. These courses are accredited by the Minister for Post compulsory Education, Training and Employment under the Tertiary Education Act 1993. Our Certificate and Diploma training confer eligibility for Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy.

Please Note: It is your responsibility to ensure all College Policies are clearly understood