Course Overview
Study the New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6) and take your career to the next level! This qualification equips you with the skills and knowledge to work independently in the health and massage sector.
Learn to apply your skills with a focus on client-centred, culturally responsive, and ethical practices. You'll gain understanding in advanced anatomy and physiology to tailor treatments for specific client needs. You'll also be able to apply techniques to address health concerns, offering top-quality client services.
The flexible, blended learning model allows you to balance work and study. You’ll gain hands-on experience through block courses in Tauranga and Rotorua. These are supplemented by online tutorials, readings, and self-directed learning.
Start your journey towards a rewarding career in remedial massage today!
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6)
| Locations | Tauranga |
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| Next intake | Feb 2025 View more details |
| Study options |
40 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable) |
| Total credits | 120 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $6,992 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
Graduates of this qualification will be able to work as remedial massage therapists in a broad range of settings, including:
- Home-based massage therapy or mobile clinics
- Community-based massage therapy clinics
- Multi-disciplinary clinics
- Sports settings
- Spa-based massage therapy clinics
Topics you'll cover
- Functional Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
- Advanced Techniques 1 and 2
- Pathology for Massage Therapy
- Clinical Practice 1 and 2
- Massage for Physical Performance
- Research for Massage Practitioners
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $6,992 for domestic students |
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Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Help with fees
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Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
To be admitted to this course, applicants must hold one of the following:
- New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5), OR
- A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above, OR
- A recognised equivalent
In order to ensure that an applicant is able to fully participate in the course, including the clinical learning experience, the additional requirements specified below must be met in addition to academic admission requirements.
- Applicants must provide:
- A declaration indicating a level of health and abilities commensurate with achieving practice competencies in the programme; further reports may be requested with the consent of the applicant
- A declaration of all existing or pending criminal convictions
- Consent to undergo a Police Vet Check
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
English language requirements
All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the course.
International applicants are required to have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6 with no individual band lower than 5.5 from a single test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 24 Feb 2025 |
Study options
- 40 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
