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Diploma in Spa Therapies
New Zealand's most comprehensive NZQA-Approved spa therapies course
Our spa therapies course offers you spa therapy training through the Diploma in Spa Therapies. Learn spa therapy in a spa therapies context. Spa therapies treatments include hydrotherapy, Indian head massage, lymphatic drainage massage, on-site massage, Reiki, spa aromatherapy, spa reflexology, Shiatsu massage, Thai massage and more.
Not sure what spa therapies is about? See our Introduction to Spa Therapies.
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Do you have the required qualifications to enrol in this qualification?
You must be a beauty therapist or massage therapist.
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Quick Facts: Diploma in Spa Therapies
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Award type: |
Diploma |
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A credit is the equivalent of approximately 10 directed and self-directed learning hours. |
120 (1 EFTS) to 156 |
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A level is how difficult course is and to which level of standard you are expected to complete. |
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Duration: |
40 weeks plus holidays and international exams (120 credit version) |
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Prospectus Code: |
PC9780 |
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Students per class: |
12 |
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Attendance: |
Full-time |
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Inside class: |
20 hours per week |
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Outside class: |
10 hours per week (you can complete this on campus) |
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Usual intakes: |
Late January/early February |
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2012 domestic cost*: |
120 credits with RPL: $7,738 120 credits without RPL: $9,951 |
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2012 international cost*: |
120 credits with RPL: $16,513 120 credits without RPL: $18,790 |
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* Extra expenses apply. |
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Structure of the Diploma in Spa Therapies Course
As a professional development course, you will be expected to complete a large amount of your study through self-directed study. You must complete case studies, projects and other homework as well as practice treatments during self-directed study time.
About the Diploma in Spa Therapies
Here is some more in-depth information about this course:
- The Diploma in Spa Therapies deals with the theory and practical areas of various spa therapies in a spa therapies context.
- This is the most comprehensive, "purest", internationally-integrated and longest-running spa therapies qualification in the South Island, and one of the most comprehensive spa therapies qualifications in New Zealand. This qualification is also the most comprehensive professional development qualification we offer.
- This course includes the Statement of Achievement in Indian Head Massage, Statement of Achievement in Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Statement of Achievement in Spa Aromatherapy, Statement of Achievement in Spa Reflexology and many other areas not included in any other certificate or diploma in our organisation.
- Graduates successfully completing this course become a fully- and internationally-qualified spa therapist as recognised in New Zealand and most countries throughout the world.
- Students who did not complete their beautician or beauty therapy qualification through us (or ITEC, CIBTAC, and/or CIDESCO) may have to undergo Recognition of Prior Learning assessments prior to being accepted to this qualification.
This course is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education Act 1989, and the National School of Aesthetics is accredited to teach it.
Pre-Requisite Qualifications You Must Hold to Attend the Diploma in Spa Therapies Course
For Qualified Body Therapists
In order to be considered for enrolment into the 120 credit version of the Diploma in Spa Therapies (spa therapies components only), the student must hold one of the following qualifications or equivalent (as determined by the school):
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The National School of Aesthetics |
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International Therapy Examination Council |
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Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology |
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NZQA New Zealand Qualifications Authority |
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NZQA-Approved Body Therapy Qualification |
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You will also be expected to hold a current Workplace First Aid Certificate.
For Qualified Beauty Therapists or Massage Therapists
In order to be considered for enrolment into the 120 credit version of the Diploma in Spa Therapies (spa therapies components only), the student must hold one of the following qualifications or equivalent (as determined by the school):
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The National School of Aesthetics |
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International Therapy Examination Council |
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Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology |
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Comite International d'Esthetique et de Cosmetologie |
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NZQA New Zealand Qualifications Authority |
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NZQA-Approved Beauty Therapy Qualification |
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NZQA-Approved Massage Therapy Qualification |
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You will also be expected to hold a current Workplace First Aid Certificate.
Outcome Statement for the Diploma in Spa Therapies
Outcome statement: Spa Therapies graduates should hold the necessary practical skills and theoretical knowledge to safely perform massage, hydrotherapy and other spa therapy treatments independently and competently in an international commercial environment.
Subjects in the Diploma in Spa Therapies
Students attending the Diploma in Spa Therapies will engage in the following components (click on each name for more information):
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Credits A credit is the equivalent of approximately 10 directed and self-directed learning hours. |
Level A level is how difficult course is and to which level of standard you are expected to complete. |
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Diploma in Spa Therapies |
120 |
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All subjects are required. None are optional.
Further information on the above sections can be found by clicking on their names. The information should appear below the name.
Recognised Awards Available
Upon successful completion of the course requirements and final examination, the candidate may be eligible for the following awards. No extra expenses, applications or requirements apply to sit the National School of Aesthetics qualifying examinations in the first instance.
An award is the certificate or diploma one receives for successfully completing a course of study.
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The National School of Aesthetics |
Diploma in Spa Therapies |
You are also welcome to apply to sit international qualifying examinations. Extra expenses and requirements apply. Awards you may gain as a result are:
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International Therapy Examination Council |
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Comite International d'Esthetique et de Cosmetologie |
You must attend our course to sit ITEC and/or CIDESCO examinations through us.
Your Further Study Options
Upon successful completion of the course requirements, you may be eligible to study further with us. Options include:
- Diploma in Beauty Therapy and Applied Aesthetics
- If you are a beautician or massage therapist and wish to complete beauty therapy
- Brazilian Waxing
- You must be a qualified beautician or beauty therapist
- Red Vein Treatment
- You must hold an electrology qualification and have 2 years experience
Dates, Times, Costs and More Details
Please find below the dates, times, costs and other details about this course.
2012
2012 dates and costs are tentative at the moment. 2012 information will not be finalised until late 2011.
| Intake | Start | Finish | Days | Hours | Domestic Fees | International Fees | Classes |
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| 1 | 30 Jan 2012 | 21 Dec 2012 | M - F | Compulsory on-campus class 9 AM - 1 PM |
120 credits with RPL $7,738 |
120 credits with RPL $16,513 |
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| Optional on-campus study 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
120 credits without RPL $9,951 |
120 credits without RPL $18,790 |
Notes
Domestic students enrolling in this course may be eligible for student loans and student allowances.
The RPL version listed is for 2011 graduates of our Diploma in Beauty Therapy only and is only available in 2012 at this time.
See Special Notes for some terms and conditions.
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Special Notes
- All prices include 15% GST and are in New Zealand dollars.
- See Application and Enrolment Dates for further information. To avoid disappointment, the school highly suggests applying for your course as soon as the enrolment opens.
- For this course, we require at least 4 students to be enrolled a week-and-a-half prior to the course starting date in order for it to proceed.
- **/*** You must pay a deposit when you enrol. You cannot pay them, or get them reimbursed by, student loan.
- ** Domestic students must pay $500 deposit on enrolment.
- This $500 goes towards your total fees.
- International Students: Please see the International Students section.
- International students must pay their entire course fee on enrolment.
- We are only offering the 120 credit option in 2012, and the prices listed above reflect this price. You must already have the equivalent of the Statement of Achievement in Anatomy, Physiology and Massage units in order to enrol.
- The National School of Aesthetics reserves the right to alter or change details, prices, dates, et cetera, on the courses at the school.
- This information was correct and accurate (and in some cases, forecasted) at the time of Web publication (11/11).
- Extra expenses apply.
- Payment plans are not available.
- See The Physiotherapy Act Disclaimer for further information on the Physiotherapy Act and the National School of Aesthetics.
The National School of Aesthetics is a training establishment established in terms of the Education Act 1989. It is not authorised by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand to give instruction in, or to train persons in physiotherapy or massage under the Physiotherapy Act 1949. Any reference to the expression "therapeutic" and/or "sports massage" and/or "massage" in the curriculum or any other documentation relating to courses or components therein, of any course NaSA offers are not intended to suggest NaSA is authorised to teach any aspect of physiotherapy or that students undertake physiotherapy training in therapeutic massage.
In addition, the teaching staff involved in the course(s) are not qualified to teach physiotherapy and are not authorised by the Physiotherapy Board to give instruction in, or train persons in physiotherapy or massage, under the Physiotherapy Act 1949.
