Student Agreement

These terms and conditions are subject to any and all rights you may have under Australian Consumer Law (ACL).  For more information about your consumer rights visit the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission website at www.accc.gov.au or view the Competition and Consumer Act and the ACL via www.austliiedu.au.
 

Terms and conditions of enrolment and course participation – Please read carefully.

  1. Upon proceeding with your online enrolment you are offering to enrol in an Infant Massage Information Service IMIS course.  Your offer is subject to acceptance by IMIS and if accepted, you will be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 
  2. By proceeding with an enrolment application, if you are accepted into an IMIS course(s) you agree to be bound by its terms and conditions and pay the course fee(s) for the course(s) you have selected under this Agreement.  Upon acceptance IMIS agrees to:
     
    1. Supply to you all the materials listed by IMIS for your course(s)
    2. Mark and report on your assignment submission
    3. Answer queries about your course(s) and 
    4. Meet the cost of all return postage to you for assignment submissions and certification.
  1.  The course(s) fee(s) does not cover postage to IMIS, nor any materials that are not listed in the course(s) package you have selected.    Please note that you may be required to purchase additional equipment or materials, at your cost, as required for the course(s) you have selected.  Subject to successful completion of all assignments and examinations and the course(s) fee(s) being paid in full, IMIS will issue you with appropriate certification.
  2. Course materials will be sent to you from IMIS as per the conditions outlined in your personalised payment plan, or after receiving full course(s) fee(s) payment.  IMIS reserves the right to withhold provision of course materials in the event that you fail to pay any part of the course(s) fee(s) as and when it becomes payable. If you are paying by installments you must:

    a. pay all such installments on or before the due date; and

    b. in the event that the installments are to be paid by way of direct debit to a credit card, ensure that you maintain sufficient funds in your account to meet the installment payments.
  1. The course materials that IMIS provide to you shall become your property when paid for in full.  The content of the course materials, including copyright and all other such intellectual property rights contained therein, remain the property of IMIS. You may not reproduce any part of the course materials without the prior written consent of IMIS.
  2. The maximum duration of your enrolment is 3 months from day one of a group training or from the date of enrolment processing for correspondence students. In the event that you do not complete the course(s) within the given timeframe, your course(s) will be immediately cancelled without refund.  Extensions may be granted, but are strictly subject to availability and IMIS retains the right to refuse an extension in its absolute discretion.  Additional fees will apply if an extension is granted.  Applications for extensions must be made within 4 months of acceptance of your enrolment.
  3. If you fail for whatever reason to participate in or complete your course(s), there may be no refund or discount of fees.*
  4. If during the term of your course(s) you wish to transfer courses, you may do so subject to the following conditions:
     
    1. Your installment payments are fully paid up to date and there are no other overdue monies owing to IMIS
    2. You pay an additional fee of $100 per transfer
    3. You pay the difference between your original course(s) fee(s) and your new course(s) fee(s)
    4. Any credit to your account may not be refunded but you may use such credit for further IMIS courses provided that such credit is used prior to the expiration of your course(s) in accordance with the provisions of clause 7 of this Agreement.*
    5. Your request to transfer courses must be received by IMIS not less than 28 days prior to commencement of the training you were originally booked into (for group training students)
  1. Students are responsible for establishing their own eligibility for examinations and assessments and are responsible for making arrangements to attend all in class examinations.
  2. If you are under 18 years of age, IMIS will process this Agreement and the enrolment application attached hereto but only if it has been signed by your parent or guardian. By signing this Agreement, the parent or guardian agrees to be bound by the terms contained herein as if it was the student and shall become legally responsible for all payments to IMIS with respect to your course(s).
  3. Amounts remitted for enrolment applications are non-refundable.* Course fees received are transferable, to alternate trainings for a transfer fee of $100. This must be paid not less than 28 days prior to the course(s) taking place.
  4. IMIS reserves the right at its sole and absolute discretion to remove any student from the course in the following circumstances:
     
    1. A student physically or verbally abuses an IMIS staff member or another IMIS student;
    2. A student engages in conduct that is reasonably likely to disturb other students and prevent them from receiving adequate training or inhibit the students’ ability to otherwise obtain maximum benefit from course instruction;
    3. A student exhibits anti-social behaviour contrary to that reasonably expected of a student in a teaching/learning environment.
    4. In circumstances where a student is removed from a course pursuant to this clause, the student may not be entitled to a refund of any fees paid.* 
    5. A student removed from a course may apply to IMIS to complete the course as an external student.  Continuation as an external student shall be at the sole and absolute discretion of IMIS and where such application is granted, additional fees may apply.
  1. For group trainings IMIS reserves the right to alter training dates and locations at its absolute discretion.  Should this occur, all reasonable effort will be made to contact each student to advise of any changes prior to their course commencement date. All course fees are non-refundable notwithstanding that students may transfer to an alternate course if unable to attend the new location or attend on the new dates provided.*
  2. All sums of money referred to in this Agreement are expressed in Australian Dollars. 
  3. The student acknowledges that course material is the intellectual property of IMIS and the reproduction by any means (including recording of class presentations) of course material is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of IMIS.
  4. The student acknowledges and agrees that it has not relied upon or been induced by any representation by IMIS not set out in writing by IMIS.  Please be aware that on acceptance of your offer, you will have entered into a legally binding agreement with IMIS.  Should you not understand the legal or financial implications of this Agreement, IMIS suggests that you obtain independent legal or financial advice which will be at your cost.
  5. All risks including loss and damage are assumed by the student and IMIS shall be under no liability for any injury, loss or damage of whatsoever kind and howsoever caused to the student or the student’s property except where such injury, loss or damage is a direct and sole consequence of IMIS’ negligent act or omission.
  6. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the student and IMIS and supersedes and negatives all previous agreements.
  7. Each clause in this Agreement is severable from any other and if any clause or part thereof is found to be defective or unenforceable for any reason by any Court of competent jurisdiction, then the remaining clauses shall remain in full force and effect.
  8. All notices given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed to have been received:
     
    1. if posted by prepaid post two (2) days after the date of posting;
    2. if delivered by hand, on the date of the delivery;
    3. if sent by facsimile transmission, on receipt by the sender of the Activity Report as to the successful transmission;
    4. if given by email, on the date that the email was transmitted.
  1. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New South Wales as in force from time to time and the parties hereto irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of that State.

*except as provided for under Australian Consumer Law.

Eligibility and Course Prerequisites

No prior training or qualifications are required for the Certified Infant Massage Instructor(CIMI) qualification.

Wanting the Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) qualification and wondering if you meet the prerequisite requirements?

If your qualifications fall under the categories of health, allied health, natural therapies or education, you are guaranteed to meet the prerequisite requirements for the paediatric level qualification.

Some examples of qualifications that meet the prerequisite requirements for the PMC qualification are included below (please note, this is not a full list). 

Examples of health qualifications approved for PMC:

Nurse, midwife, aboriginal health worker, community health worker, retired nurse, child & family practitioner, paediatric nurse, maternal/child health nurse, neonatal nurse, paediatrician, medical doctor.

Examples of allied health qualifications approved for PMC:

Chiropractor, doula, childbirth educator, lactation consultant/educator, science degrees, mental health professional, social worker, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, psychologist. 

Examples of natural therapy qualifications approved for PMC:

Massage therapist, yoga instructor, nutritionist, Chinese medicine, kinesiology, myotherapist, naturopath.

Examples of educator qualifications approved for PMC:

Early childhood educator, early childhood teacher, other educator (e.g. B. ED Studies, diploma in primary teaching)

PMC students receive both qualifications, the Certificate in Infant Massage Instruction and the Paediatric Massage Consultant qualification. To obtain the paediatric qualification you need to meet the prerequisite requirements, complete your baby massage training through the Infant Massage Information Service and successfully complete 4 competency tasks. In addition to working with parents, and teaching them how to massage their babies, PMCs can provide theory presentations to other professionals, educating them on the researched benefits of massage for infants and children and ensuring they are aware of services available to families in this field. 

Course Fees and Variations

Course fees are the same regardless of your method of study (face-to-face or online).

Fees for the Certificate in Infant Massage Instruction range from $1125 - $1650, depending on the enrolment package (inclusions) selected. Interest-free payment plans are available and these are personalised for each student. 

Fees for the Paediatric Massage Consultant qualification range from $1485 - $2010, depending on the enrolment package (inclusions) selected. Interest-free payment plans are available and these are personalised for each student. 

The course fee table outlining the enrolment packages (inclusions) can be accessed here: Fee Structure | Baby Massage

Please note, the table automatically displays the fees for the Certified Infant Massage Instructor qualification. To view the fees and inclusions for the Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) qualification, be sure to click on the 'Paediatric Massage Consultant' box. 

Face-to-Face Course Details

Face-to-face training dates and locations can be found on our course dates and locations page: Locations | Baby Massage

The face-to-face training is completed over 3 days and courses are always held on a Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Career and Qualification Pathways

Infant Massage Information Service 3-day face-to-face courses have a mixture of both Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) and Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) students.

All students cover the same content/units of study.

The differences are:

- Our CIMI students are usually going into the industry as something new i.e. with no prior related background. There are no pre-requisite requirements they need to meet.

- CIMI students complete the 3-day course successfully and are then able to work with parents, teaching infant massage. All assessment work is completed within the 3 days of the course.

- Our PMC students have prior, related training and/or experience in health, allied health, natural therapies or early childhood education and care.

- After the 3 days in class, there is one additional assignment completed. The additional PMC task takes approximately 2 days to complete and does not need to be done in the 2 days directly following the course. PMC students can complete their additional assessment when convenient and follow the instructions provided to upload their submission for marking when they're ready. 

- Our PMC students receive both qualifications – the CIMI qualification and the PMC qualification. The CIMI level qualification is provided immediately after the 3-day face-to-face course and the PMC qualification is issued after the additional PMC assessment has been completed. 

- PMCs can work with parents, teaching infant massage in the same way that CIMIs can. What PMCs are also able to do is provide theory presentations to professional groups on infant massage. The presentations are fairly straightforward and usually follow the same format e.g. – Self-introduction, benefits of infant massage, research reviews, dispelling common myths relating to infant massage and information on services available to parents in this field. 

Various industry bodies request these types of presentations and PMCs are paid a presentation fee for this work directly by the organisation or body who has requested them. PMC presentations offer a unique opportunity to network with other professionals and potentially receive additional referrals for your infant massage work with parents.  
 

What if I'm completing the course via correspondence study?

Each correspondence intake period has a mix of both Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) and Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) students.

All students cover the same content/units of study.

The differences are:

- Our CIMI students are usually going into the industry as something new i.e. with no prior related background. There are no pre-requisite requirements they need to meet.

- CIMI students successfully complete 3 competency tasks at their own pace and are then able to work with parents, teaching infant massage. 

- Our PMC students have prior, related training and/or experience in health, allied health, natural therapies or early childhood education and care.

- There is one additional assignment completed for the PMC qualification.

- Our PMC students receive both qualifications – the CIMI qualification and the PMC qualification.

- PMCs can work with parents, teaching infant massage in the same way that CIMIs can. What PMCs are also able to do is provide theory presentations to professional groups on infant massage. The presentations are fairly straightforward and usually follow the same format e.g. – Self-introduction, benefits of infant massage, research reviews, dispelling common myths relating to infant massage and information on services available to parents in this field. 

Various industry bodies request these types of presentations and PMCs are paid a presentation fee for this work directly by the organisation or body who has requested them. PMC presentations offer a unique opportunity to network with other professionals and potentially receive additional referrals for your infant massage work with parents. 

Online Study

The correspondence program is thorough, easy to work through and offers a convenient way to study. 100% of the course requirements are completed from home, including all practical work meaning no travel or onsite attendance is needed.

Once your enrollment is complete and the course fees are paid, you will receive a welcome email providing you with full access to the course content. Your welcome email includes your pdf training manual with all of the course theory work and assessment instructions as well as links to the practical video files you need to watch. A training pack containing your demonstration doll and any other resources in your enrolment pack is sent via post.

There's no need to wait for your training pack to arrive via post before you begin studying. As soon as you receive your welcome email you can get started with the course theory work, then move on to the practical techniques once your demonstration doll arrives. 

You're welcome to study at your own pace to complete the course. Most students complete everything within the space of a few weeks. If students have a lot of other commitments and limited time, they might finish the course over a few months instead. Whatever study period you need is ok, there are no enforced deadlines you need to meet. 

There are 3 or 4 assessment tasks to complete depending on the qualification level you enrol in. The tasks are easy to complete and personalised assistance is available throughout the course if you need help with questions or clarifications. 

Your theory assessment is an open book, multiple-choice exam which ensures you've worked through the training manual. You're provided with an answer sheet to complete which can be emailed as an attachment or uploaded for marking. Practical tasks are recorded using any device (most students use their phone). The recordings are uploaded for the trainers to view and report on. Practical reports are extremely detailed to ensure you're confident in practical techniques prior to certification. 

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