Provide body massage treatments | NOS Standard

Week 1-2: Stakeholder mapping techniques (Criterion 1) through case studies
Week 3-4: Communication and rapport-building (Criterion 2) through role-play
Week 5-6: Strategic understanding development (Criterion 3) through Socratic dialogue
Week 7-8: Engagement planning (Criterion 4) through real-world application
Ongoing: Spaced repetition to reinforce all competencies

Overview & Purpose

What This Standard Covers

This standard outlines the skills necessary for providing head and body massage treatments, encompassing both manual and mechanical techniques. It emphasizes the importance of adapting to individual client needs while maintaining health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Performance Criteria

Maintain health and safety during treatments
Prepare clients according to legal and organizational requirements
Ensure client comfort and privacy
Adapt massage techniques to client needs
Perform both manual and mechanical massage treatments
Monitor client wellbeing throughout the treatment
Complete treatment within a commercially viable timeframe

Knowledge & Understanding Requirements

Health and safety legislation and responsibilities
Client protection and preparation requirements
Safe positioning and support techniques
Contra-indications and remedial actions
Environmental conditions essential for treatment
Hygiene practices and waste disposal regulations
Effective communication and consultation techniques
Anatomy, physiology, and effects of body massage

Relevent Roles

Beauty Therapist
Spa Therapist
Massage Therapist