New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5)
Relaxation massage uses soothing techniques to calm the mind and stimulate the body to release positive hormones such as dopamine and endorphins.
This qualification will equip you to provide wellness and relaxation massage therapy services within the health sector and massage therapy industry.
You’ll learn about the anatomical, physiological and basic chemical concepts of the body and application methods to perform a full body massage treatment. You’ll also learn a range of professional, self-management and communication skill required to meet client and industry needs. In addition, you’ll gain an understanding of the psychological effects of massage and the health, activity and nutritional aspects of professional massage treatments.
Learning takes place in a real-world industry environment and includes clinical practice hours during which you’ll apply and refine your massage techniques.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Our Careers & Employment team provides free advice to current and prospective students, as well as our graduates. We can help you with:
- Exploring your career options
- Developing your employ-ability
- Job search, CVs, interviews and more
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Certificate at Level 3= General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5
Certificate at Level 4= General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
Certificate or Diploma at Level 5= General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
Certificate or Diploma at Level 6= General or Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
Diploma or degree at Level 7= General or Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
Graduate Certificate or IDiploma at Level 7= General or Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
Post-graduate Diploma or Post- graduate Certificate at Level 8= General or Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
Bachelor Honours Degree at Level 8= General or Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
Master's Degree at Level 9= General or Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
Doctoral !,}egree at Level 10= General or Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
- Course Code: NZ2740
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
25000 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: 100 NZD
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