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Ara Institute of Canterbury

Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand

New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5)

Relaxation massage uses soothing techniques to calm the mind and stimulate the body to release positive hormones such as dopamine and endorphins.

This qualification will equip you to provide wellness and relaxation massage therapy services within the health sector and massage therapy industry.

You’ll learn about the anatomical, physiological and basic chemical concepts of the body and application methods to perform a full body massage treatment. You’ll also learn a range of professional, self-management and communication skill required to meet client and industry needs. In addition, you’ll gain an understanding of the psychological effects of massage and the health, activity and nutritional aspects of professional massage treatments.

Learning takes place in a real-world industry environment and includes clinical practice hours during which you’ll apply and refine your massage techniques.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional / Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Our Careers & Employment team provides free advice to current and prospective students, as well as our graduates. We can help you with:

  • Exploring your career options
  • Developing your employ-ability
  • Job search, CVs, interviews and more

PSW Opportunity

Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree)

  • Duration: Equal to length of study (typically up to 3 years)
  • Requirement: minimum 30 weeks full time study in NZ

Level 7 (Graduate Diploma)
Eligible for PSWV
Conditions:

  • Must also hold a Bachelor’s degree (NZ or overseas)
  • Duration: Up to length of study (typically 1 year)

Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma)

  • Duration: Equal to length of study, OR
  • Up to 3 years in some cases (if part of higher qualification pathway)

Level 9 and 10 (Master’s degree and Doctoral degree)

  • Duration: 3 years
  • Condition: Must study at least 30 weeks in New Zealand

- Most eligible international students can work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled breaks, only if their student visa includes work rights.

- Foundation, pathway and short courses have different rules.

- Not allowed for part time students.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Certificate at Level 3= General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 

Certificate at Level 4= General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 

Certificate or Diploma at Level 5= General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 

Certificate or Diploma at Level 6= General or Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5

Diploma or degree at Level 7= General or Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5

Graduate Certificate or IDiploma at Level 7= General or Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5

Post-graduate Diploma or Post- graduate Certificate at Level 8= General or Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0

Bachelor Honours Degree at Level 8= General or Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0

Master's Degree at Level 9= General or Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0

Doctoral !,}egree at Level 10= General or Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0

Disclaimer: GR updates the information on this page from time to time; however, there may have been more recent updates. Please refer to the university website for the latest information.