New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Gaining this qualification will provide the health sector industry and massage therapy profession with people who can provide wellness and relaxation massage services. Graduates will be able to work within the Massage New Zealand Scope of Practice Wellness and Relaxation MassageGraduates will communicate with and refer to remedial massage therapists, allied health professionals, wellness and medical professional for those specialist servicesGraduates will be able to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary setting. This course is taught using a mix of online classes for the theoretical papers, and face-to-face classes on the Invercargill campus for the practical components.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.You will learn:Human functioning and be to apply the relevant knowledge to wellness and relaxation massage therapy practise.How to apply and evaluate the effectiveness of wellness and relaxation massage therapy for individual client needs.How to select and apply a range of professional, self-management, communication and client service skills to meet client and industry needs.To work within the scope of practice for a Level 5 Wellness and Relaxation Massage Therapist.
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, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
We also have a specialised faculty in rural education at Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.