Field: Massage

Change report for the review of Massage New Zealand Qualifications

 

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

Email: education@massagenewzealand.org.nz

Any additional information