New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Discover a rewarding career in massage therapy, a path to enriching others' wellbeing.
This course is designed to provide flexibility while maintaining the practical, hands-on learning essential for becoming a massage therapist. Students complete online learning alongside regular practical teaching and supervised clinical experience.
Our expert tutors cover anatomy, physiology, therapeutic massage, and sports massage. This qualification also includes vital business skills, connecting you with the industry and providing opportunities to work in supervised massage clinics to gain real world experience.
Explore specialised courses, such as Te Hīriri (Cultural Competence), where you'll learn about the cultural context of massage therapy in Aotearoa, and so much more.
Whether you want to run your own massage business or gain employment, you'll have what you need to plan a bright future. You can study either full-time or part-time with a blend of in-class and online learning.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5)
Entry requirements
To be admitted to this course, applicants must meet the following general admission requirements:
- NCEA Level 2 with 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits
About the provider
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest tertiary provider in the Bay of Plenty and the third largest institute of technology in New Zealand. We are home to more than 14,000 students, more than 1,000 staff, and we offer more than 150 study options ranging from certificate to post-graduate level.