Course Title: Provide remedial massage treatments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: REHA5012C
Course Title: Provide remedial massage treatments
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5426 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
Course Contact: Toby Glennon
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0320
Course Contact Email: toby.glennon@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Toby Glennon
Bianca Alivizatos
Christine O'Connor
christine.oconnor@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 220
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this unit
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide remedial massage treatments based on the outcomes of an existing health assessment and treatment plan.
This unit applies to remedial massage therapists working with clients presenting with musculoskeletal dysfunction, pain or injury, acute or chronic pain, and pathological conditions.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTMSG014 Provide remedial massage treatments |
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1. Prepare for client treatment. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Review available client information from intake form or records. 1.2. Prepare self, treatment area and equipment for providing treatment in accordance with organisational protocols. 1.3. Clearly outline how the remedial treatment will be provided and managed, based on assessment and agreed treatment approach. 1.4. Discuss with client the possible reactions to treatment and how to respond if any occur. 1.5. Follow work health and safety (WHS) standards and organisational protocols to physically prepare the client for treatment. 1.6. Confirm client informed consent for remedial treatment in accordance with legal and ethical considerations. |
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2. Use remedial massage treatment techniques. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Apply remedial treatment techniques according to treatment plan. 2.2. Continually monitor and adjust treatment according to client feedback and response. 2.3. Position client to optimise comfort and support while allowing for optimum application of techniques. 2.4. Maintain client dignity through use of draping. 2.5. Maintain efficient and effective use of own and client's body position and movements throughout treatment. 2.6. Maintain client-focused attention throughout treatment. 2.7. Reassess client post-treatment. |
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3. Provide advice and information to the client. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Provide information and practical techniques to client that support the remedial treatment plan. 3.2. Support client independence and discuss client's role in achieving treatment outcomes. 3.3. Respond to client enquiries using language the client understands. 3.4. Use honesty and integrity when explaining treatment options, schedules and recommendations to the client. 3.5. Document all treatment and findings including post-treatment recommendations. |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Elements of Competency above
Details of Learning Activities
This course is a practical unit where students will observe and then perform assessment processes and treatment techniques on their peers
Teaching Schedule
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HLTMSH013 - Provide remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments (2445) | ||
HLTMSG014 - Provide remedial massage treatments (2445) |
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SEMESTER 1 |
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Topics |
Assessments |
Week 1 |
AM Introduction to AxRx |
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AM Legal and ethical considerations |
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AM Scope of practice and referal templates |
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PM Subjective examination (LOOTRADIOPS) |
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PM 9 point flexibility test |
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Week 2 |
AM Global postural observation |
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PM Principles & Performing Active ROM (AROM) |
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Week 3 |
AM Principles & Performing Passive ROM (PROM) |
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PM Principles & Peforming Resisted ROM (RROM) |
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Week 4 |
AM Formulating a Clinical Impression |
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PM Review ROMs + Clinical Impression |
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Week 5 |
AM Modalities and practical application |
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PM Modalities and practical application |
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Week 6 |
AM Modalieis and practical application |
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PM Review Modalities |
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Online Quiz - In Class |
Online Quiz - Task 2a (Wednesday) |
Week 7 |
Cervical (Cx) region |
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AM Anatomy |
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AM Palpation - bony/muscles |
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PM Conditions |
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PM Subjective examination (LOOTRADIOPS) |
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Week 8 |
AM Postural examination |
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AM Active ROM (AROM) |
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PM Passive ROM (PROM) |
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PM Special Tests |
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Week 9 |
AM Treatment |
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AM Treatment |
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PM Stretches and correctives |
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PM Putting it all together |
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Online Quiz - In Class |
Online Quiz - Task 2b (Wednesday) |
Week 10 |
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Practical assessment - Task 1a AxRx Practical Cervical |
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Practical Assessment - Cx |
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Week 11 |
Thoracic & Lumbar (Tx & Lx) regions |
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AM Anatomy |
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AM Palpation - bony/muscles |
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PM Conditions |
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PM Subjective examination (LOOTRADIOPS) |
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Week 12 |
AM Postural examination |
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AM Active ROM (AROM) |
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AM Passive ROM (PROM) |
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PM Resisted ROM (RROM) |
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PM Special Tests |
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Week 13 |
AM Treatment |
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AM Treatment |
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PM Stretches and correctives |
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PM Putting it all together |
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Week 14 |
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Practical assessment - Task 1b AxRx - Practical Thoracic & Lumbar |
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Practical Assessment - Tx & Lx |
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Week 15 |
Nervous system |
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AM Spinal cord and peripheral nerves |
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AM Dermatomes and sensory testing |
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PM Myotomes and motor testing |
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PM Conditions |
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Online Quiz - In Class |
Online Quiz - Task 2c (Wednesday) |
Week 16 |
AM Neural tension tests |
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PM Treatment |
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Week 17 |
Assessment Weeks |
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Week 18 |
Assessment Weeks |
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SEMESTER 2 |
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Topics |
Assessments |
Week 1 |
Shoulder Region |
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AM Anatomy |
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AM Palpation & bony landmarks |
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PM Conditions |
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PM Subjective examination (LOOTRADIOPS) |
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Week 2 |
AM Postural examination |
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AM Active ROM (AROM) |
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AM Passive ROM (PROM) |
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PM Resisted ROM (RROM) |
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Week 3 |
AM Treatment |
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AM Treatment |
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PM Stretches and correctives |
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PM Putting it all together |
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Week 4 |
Online Quiz - In Class |
Online Quiz - Task 2d |
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Practical assessment - Task 1c AxRx - Practical Shoulder |
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Practical Assessment - Shoulder |
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Week 5 |
Elbow & Wrist Region |
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AM Anatomy |
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AM Palpation & bony landmarks |
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PM Conditions |
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PM Subjective examination (LOOTRADIOPS) |
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Week 6 |
AM Postural examination |
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AM Active ROM (AROM) |
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AM Passive ROM (PROM) |
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PM Resisted ROM (RROM) |
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Week 7 |
AM Treatment |
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AM Treatment |
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PM Stretches and correctives |
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PM Putting it all together |
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Week 8 |
Online Quiz - In Class |
Online Quiz - Task 2e |
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Practical assessment - Task 1d AxRx - Practical Elbow Wrist |
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Practical Assessment - Elbow & Wrist |
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Week 9 |
Hip Region |
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AM Anatomy |
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AM Palpation & bony landmarks |
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PM Conditions |
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PM Subjective examination (LOOTRADIOPS) |
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Week 10 |
AM Postural examination |
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AM Active ROM (AROM) |
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AM Passive ROM (PROM) |
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PM Resisted ROM (RROM) |
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Week 11 |
AM Treatment |
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AM Treatment |
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PM Stretches and correctives |
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PM Putting it all together |
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Week 12 |
Online Quiz - In Class |
Online Quiz - Task 2e |
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Practical assessment - Task 1e AxRx - Practical Hip |
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Practical Assessment - Hip |
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Week 13 |
Knee & Ankle Region |
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AM Anatomy |
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AM Palpation & bony landmarks |
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PM Conditions |
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PM Subjective examination (LOOTRADIOPS) |
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Week 14 |
AM Postural examination |
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AM Active ROM (AROM) |
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AM Passive ROM (PROM) |
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PM Resisted ROM (RROM) |
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Week 15 |
AM Treatment |
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AM Treatment |
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PM Stretches and correctives |
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PM Putting it all together |
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Week 16 |
Online Quiz - In Class |
Online Quiz - Task 2f |
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Practical assessment - Task 1f AxRx - Practical Knee Ankle |
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Practical Assessment - Knee & Ankle |
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Week 17 |
Assessment Weeks |
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Week 18 |
Assessment Weeks |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Donnelly, Joseph M., editor.; Fernandez-de-las-Penas, Cesar, editor.; 2019, Travell, Simons & Simons Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: the trigger point manual", Freeman, Jennifer L. editor.; Simons, David G |
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Biel, A, 2019, "Trail Guide to the Body", 2019, Dorn, Robbin Illustrator |
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Brukner, P & Khan, K, 2017, "Brukner & Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine", 5th edn, McGraw Hill Education, North Ryde, NSW |
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Magee, David J., author.; Manske, Robert C., 2021, "Orthopedic Physical Assessment", Elsevier |
Other Resources
Biel, A, 2019, "Trail Guide to the Body", 2019, Dorn, Robbin Illustrator
Brukner, P & Khan, K, 2017, "Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine", 5th edn, McGraw Hill Education, North Ryde, NSW
Magee, David J., author.; Manske, Robert C., 2021, "Orthopedic Physical Assessment", ElsevierDonnelly, Joseph M., editor.; Fernandez-de-las-Penas, Cesar, editor.; 2019, Travell, Simons & Simons Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: the trigger point manual", Freeman, Jennifer L. editor.; Simons, David G
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Overview of Assessment
Assessments may include any of the below :
- Case studies
- Quizzes
- Knowledge assessment
- Portfolio assessment
- Role play
- Clinical logbook
- Practical assessments
Assessment Tasks
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, and through the application of learned skills, knowledge and insights.
Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS. There are thirteen (13) summative assessments for this unit, listed below. Feedback will be provided via CANVAS
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Every task must be completed satisfactorily for competence to be achieved. Unless otherwise advised you must submit all work via the RMIT issued assessment tool which is located in Canvas for you to populate.Resubmissions are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator. Please see below statement under Resubmission
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
Assessment Task 1 - Practical regional assessment (6)
Task 1a - Cervical region
Task 1b - Thoracic and Lumbar
Task 1c - Shoulder region
Task 1d - Elbow region
Task 1e - Hip region
Task 1f - Knee and Ankle region
Assessment Task 2 - Online quizzes (7)
There are 7 online knowledge and theory quizzes (a-g)
Results
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Resubmissions
You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. If a student does not submit an assessment on the first date provided however submits on the resubmission date this submission will be the only attempt allowed. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the Program Coordinator and Program Manager after a
conversation is had by the teacher, Program Coordinator and Program Manager. A 3rd attempt consideration will take into account class attendance( 80-100% requirement), interaction within class and communication with the class teacher.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:
Each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once.
Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, after consultation with the teacher.
All students will be contacted with 7 days by their course coordinator in regards to resubmission completion dates.
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. It is strongly advised and expected that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.If you attend late to a lab/clinic/practical teaching session you must wait to be allowed entrance to the lab/clinic as this can pose a WHS issue, especially if specialised equipment is being used and demonstrated. Teachers are permitted to not allow you to use equipment if formal training has been missed, if this happens you must request a meeting with the teacher and program coordinator to discuss moving forward.
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If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 5 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
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Special consideration:
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
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