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Masseur

Aliases: Masseuse, Massage Therapist

Industry/Sector(s): Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Masseur is expected to perform include:

Massaging various parts of the body by hand or machines

Removing stiffness, sprains and pains with massage

Working towards toning up muscles by improving blood circulation and stimulating the nervous system

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is not a desk job

Need not supervise a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option maybe available

Working hours

Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Minimum – 12^thpass

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Skilled in therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints

Familiar with the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength

Skilled in proposing therapy plans to the client

Knowledge of all the principles and processes of various types of massages

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ⁴

Training in head massage and body massage

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁵

Government and private massage schools and colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://mhrd.gov.in/scholarships-education-loan-0

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCEQFjABahUKEwjnk4TfqvfIAhVDjSwKHX3PDBk&url=http%3A%

2F%2Fwww.massagetraining.co.uk%2Fcomponent%2Fphocadownload%2Fcategory%2F1-mti-downloads.html%3Fdownload%3D44%3Aindian-head-massage-course-syllabus&usg=AFQjCNHQm2mV7LDmccQ7MwHrItEJJf_gyA&bvm=bv.106379543,bs.1,d.bGg

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Trainee → Masseur→ Head Masseur

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience of 1 to 3 years - ₹ 10,000 to ₹ 12,000 per month

For candidates with experience of 2 to 5 years - ₹ 12,000 to ₹ 15,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Minimum experience of 5 years in the relevant field

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Health centres

Self-employed

Nursing homes

Clinics

Government and private hospitals

KEYWORDS

Masseur

Massage Therapist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2264.0400	Masseur
ISCO 2008	2264	Physiotherapists
NIC 2008	86905	Activities of independent diagnostic/pathological laboratories
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-3.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/pdf/dd3-group-c.pdf
3	http://work.chron.com/hazards-being-doctor-3645.html
4	http://www.placementindia.com/job-detail/required-massage-therapist-work-at-west-mambalam-jobs-in-chennai-for-411staff-328509.htm
5	http://www.a2zcolleges.com/Beauty/massage_Schools/India/Index.html
6	http://www.ibef.org/industry/healthcare-india.aspx
7	www.censusindia.gov.in

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