Applicants trained by an A.R.M. Accredited Teacher may be eligible for automatic* entry to the Association if their application is endorses by their teacher

Have satisfactorily completed a Certificate IV in Massage HLT40302 or Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT50302 Therapy in accordance to the current NTIS- National Training Package and has been trained by an RTO (Registered Training Organisation). For a list of current RTO’s go to www.ntis.gov.au

Must hold a current First Aid Certificate (Level 2 or Senior) or national equivalent.

Must complete the A.R.M. application form with a statutory declaration forwarded with payment.

Allocated of 5 points for the obligatory article* (3,000 words) or a project on a health-related subject. The remaining 15 points are achieved by additional training and study to the amount of 300 hours, through approved courses and workshops (including volunteer work) each 100 hours accruing 5 points;

All Accredited Members Level 2 must hold a Public Liability and Professional of Indemnity Insurance certificate of currency (minimum of $1,000,000);

Because of the diverse nature of the massage and bodywork industry, the Association Executive individually assesses each application for Accredited Membership Level 2. A.R.M. uses this points system to assess the applications, awarding points for approved training and experience in massage and health-related areas, substantiated by documentation. Medical or paramedical training or training in complementary therapies accrues points towards accreditation proportional to the extent and relevance of the training.