Reviewed qualifications
[Ref] |
Version |
Qualification title |
Level |
Credits |
2740 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage |
5 |
120 |
2741 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage |
6 |
120 |
Review information
Qualification Developer |
Massage New Zealand (MNZ) |
Reason for the review |
Scheduled review |
Review date |
December 2020 |
Outcome date |
April 2022 |
Next review date |
April 2027 |
Summary of review and consultation process |
This review was undertaken with the support of stakeholders. Consultation included Members of the MNZ Executive Committee – Education Sub-committee and a Working Group including representatives of Education Providers of Massage Therapy throughout New Zealand. The qualifications were updated to ensure they remain fit for purpose and reflect current qualification requirements. |
Main changes resulting from the review |
Summary of changes to both qualifications: · Graduate Profile updated, including additional qualification outcomes and credits allocated accordingly. No change to overall qualification credits. · General Conditions for programmes updated, including: o Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi. o Embracing cultural responsiveness and safety in remedial massage. o Reflecting knowledge of multicultural practice. o Breadth of Practice (within Massage New Zealand Scope of Practice): Specific changes to New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5) [Ref: 2740] · Addition of a graduate outcome Specific changes to New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6) [Ref: 2741] · General Conditions of Program updated to require inclusion of examples of Kaupapa Maori Research and Western-based Research models when exploring remedial massage that are used to inform a case-study. · Addition of a graduate outcome. |
Review outcome
Reference |
Version |
Reviewed qualification |
Outcome category |
New qualification details/version (if applicable) |
2740 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage |
B-New version of qualification |
2740-2 |
2741 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage |
B-New version of qualification |
2741-2 |
Qualification review outcome categories
Outcome |
Result |
Category |
No changes are identified to the qualification |
Qualification version number and NZQF ID remain the same. New review date is required. |
A |
Minor changes are identified to the qualification |
New version of qualification is required (NZQF ID remains the same).New review date is required. |
B |
Significant changes are required to the qualification |
New replacement qualification is required with a new NZQF ID. The existing qualification will expire. |
C |
The qualification is no longer required by industry |
The qualification will expire with no replacement. |
D |
Transition information
Reference |
Version |
Qualification title |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
2740 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage |
N/A |
30/04/2024 |
2741 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage |
N/A |
30/04/2024 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
It is the intention of that Massage New Zealand that no existing trainee should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to:
Massage New Zealand PO Box 4131 Hamilton 3247
Phone: 0800 367 669 |
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