Course details

New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage
NZQF Level 5

About the course

Graduates of The New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5) is the entry level qualification required to start your career in the massage industry or to progress to a higher qualification.You will develop a base knowledge and develop professional skills required. This qualification is well regarded by employers in the Massage Industry.Graduates will:Implement professional and ethical standards through effective client relationship skills to offer inclusive, culturally responsive, person centered, safe practiceApply knowledge of anatomy and physiology (human functioning) relevant to wellness and relaxation massage to meet client needsApply knowledge of wellness and relaxation massage and other methods within breadth of practice to develop and manage client specific sessions plansPerform wellness and relaxation massage and other methods within the breadth of practice to develop and manage client specific sessions plansApply a range of self-management and client service knowledge and skills to meet wellness and relaxation massage client and industry requirements

About the provider

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.

We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.

We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Christchurch, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.

We also have specialised faculties in music and rural education - MAINZ – Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (Christchurch) and Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.

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