NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the health sector and massage therapy industry with people who can provide wellness and relaxation massage therapy services.
After graduating you will be able to work within the scope of practice defined by wellness and relaxation massage. You will communicate and refer with remedial massage therapists, allied health, wellness and medical professionals for those specialist services.
The NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage is a one year full-time or equivalent part-time programme, which offers you stimulating studies leading towards a qualification as a massage therapist.
This programme provides practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in massage and has close links with the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.
Campus Information
Hawke’s Bay
501 Gloucester Street Taradale, Napier 4112
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
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) | |
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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
Career Preparation
Make the most of your studies and talk to our careers counsellor. We can help with your career preparation, helping you to explore different career opportunities and choosing the right study options for you!
The following services are offered to all current and graduate students of EIT.
- Career Planning
- Career Preparation
- Course Advice
- CV & Cover Letter
- Job Search Strategies
- Interview Preparation
- Job Vacancies
Career planning and course advice is offered to prospective students and members of the public who are considering their future study and employment options. The Career Centre is located in the Information Centre ( J Block) which is situated at the front of the Taradale campus. To help you get started in understanding career opportunities an excellent resource is Career Services rapuara, this has extensive information relating to 700+ careers including entry requirements, personal profiles, market information plus tools to assist in identifying career opportunities that reflect your interests and skills.
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
Academic Criteria
- NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, or
- An NZQA recognized qualification in Massage Therapy, Level 4 or above, or
- An applicant who is over 20 can provide evidence of their ability to succeed.
Health and Professional Criteria
All applicants are required to:
- Complete a Police Vetting Service Request and Consent form.
- Sign a declaration that they are in good health (having no medical, physical or psychological conditions that would preclude working with vulnerable clients).
If the declaration identifies any issue that may impact on the applicant’s ability to complete the programme, the applicant can discuss this with the Programme Coordinator at an information session. EIT reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an applicant’s police record or health difficulties be such that they would be considered unsuitable for the type of work undertaken whilst on this programme or by graduates of this programme. The guidelines on which this decision will be based are the relevant professional association or industry requirements.
English Language Entry Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (any endorsement)
- IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0
- PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36
- International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
18600 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A
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