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NZ Diploma in Remedial Massage [Level 6]
Put people's wellbeing in your hands
Develop your skills in remedial massage.
This Level 6 qualification will enable you to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate remedial massage therapy interventions to address musculoskeletal dysfunction. Upon graduating you will be well prepared to communicate and work with allied health, wellness and medical professionals in specialist services.
Prerequisite for entry is the NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage [Level 5] or equivalent.
PLEASE NOTE: This course will run subject to sufficient enrolments.
Dates
There is one entry date per year:
- February
Entry
Entry Requirements
Academic Criteria
- Successful completion of the NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage [Level 5] or equivalent.
Information Session
An information session is compulsory for those who do not meet the academic entry criteria and it is recommended for those who do meet the academic entry criteria. It will allow parties to exchange information about what the programme provides for students, and requires of students. Included will be discussion of possible career paths for the student, motivation, and physical and emotional requirements, and applicant’s abilities, background, experiences and interests. Attendance of whānau members and/or other support people is encouraged.
Alternative Academic Entry Assessment
The alternative academic entry assessment will measure applicants’ Literacy and Numeracy ability to ensure that it is of a level to cope with the demands of the programme
Health and Professional Criteria
All applicants are required to:
- Complete a NZ 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 | Te Pūkenga 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 Requirement
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. For international students, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:
- Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4 with Academic endorsement).
IELTS Academic score of 6, with no band score lower than 5.5, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment. - Accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores.
Entry with Credit
You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
- RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.
You must be accepted in this programme before applying for CC and RPL. CC and RPL cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course so please DO NOT ENROL IN IT. If you think you may be awarded CC and/or RPL for a course or courses in this programme, please indicate this when you enrol.
For further information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact the Programme Administrator, Sue Jackson, on 06 830 1521.
Outline
The NZ Diploma in Remedial Massage is a one year full-time, or equivalent part-time programme, which offers you stimulating studies leading towards a qualification as a remedial massage therapist.
This programme provides practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in massage.
What you will learn:
- Clinical assessment
- Pathology for massage therapy
- Neuromuscular therapy
- Massage for physical performance
- Applied clinical practice
- Informed massage practice
- Psychology of health and sport
You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff and to view our facilities.
Your Future Career & Study Opportunitie
Graduates of this diploma can go on to study the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science [Level 7].
Update your current massage skills and/or gain entry to work as a remedial massage therapist in a broad range of remedial massage settings such as home-based massage therapy or mobile clinic, community based massage therapy clinics, multi-disciplinary clinics and sports teams.
Academic Learning Services
Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT | Te Pūkenga. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.
We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.
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Scholarships
EIT | Te Pūkenga offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT | Te Pūkenga scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT | Te Pūkenga or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT | Te Pūkenga to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.