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 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 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. For international students, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:

●   Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (subject to conditions set by NZQA).
●   Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4 with any endorsement).
●   IELTS Academic score of 5.5, with no band score lower than 5, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment.
●   Accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores.

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/or RPL. If you think you may be awarded CC and/or RPL for a course or courses in this programme, please indicate this before you enrol in the programme, as CC and RPL cannot be awarded for a course you are already enrolled in.

For further information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact the School of Health and Sport Science Programme Secretary, Sue Jackson, on 06 830 1521.