
Useful information
Ages
19 or over
Sector
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Level
Level 3
Delivery Method
Classroom (face to face)
Breakdown of Hours
9.30am – 4.30pm (30 minutes lunch )
Course Length
2 days a week for 15 weeks
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Course Overview
The VTCT Skills Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; how to provide body massage, massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils, Indian head massage and stone therapy massage.
Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of how to monitor and maintain health and safety practices in a salon environment, how to promote client care and communications in beauty related industries, how to maintain personal health and wellbeing as well as exploring the origins of massage and the principles of complementary and alternative medicine. You will also develop an underpinning knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in beauty therapy to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to perform your own salon services.
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Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wishes to develop an in-depth knowledge of a range of massage therapy treatments, particularly in order to progress into related employment in beauty, spa or sports therapy settings. Anyone who currently works in the beauty, spa or sports therapy sectors would also benefit from the course, as well as anyone with a personal need for or interest in developing a more detailed understanding of Massage Therapy
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Course Benefits
- Gain a nationally recognise qualification.
- Study in a purpose built working salon environment.
- Highly experienced and qualified Subject Tutors are assigned to you to ensure you have the support needed to succeed.
- Develop industry current practical massage skills and equip yourself with a wide range of knowledge to prepare you to work in the Beauty Therapy, Spa or Sports Therapy Sector.
- Establish a long-standing career pathway within the Beauty, Spa or Sports Therapy sectors.
- Studying this course at Level 3 will enhance both your personal skills and professional development.
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Entry Requirements
- This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 or above
- There are no formal prerequisite qualifications that you must have prior to undertaking this qualification, however it as it is a Level 3 Diploma learners will be expected to have basic literacy skills to at least level 1.
- Learners will require good manual dexterity skills and should be physically able to provide the body massage treatment in order to be able to complete this course.
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Assessment Methods
You will be assessed by demonstrating you have knowledge and understanding of the units of the course. This will be completed by completing assignments, online multiple choice exams and practical assessments.
Mandatory units which will be covered are;
• Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
• Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
• Maintaining personal health and wellbeing
• Provide body massage
• Explore the origins of massage and principles of complementary and alternative medicine
• Apply stone therapy massage
• Provide Indian head massage
• Provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
There are no optional units for this Diploma.
You will need to compile a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate you have covered all practical and theory requirements for the course.
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Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy VTCT
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Career Opportunities and Further Study
When you have successfully completed this qualification you will have the opportunity to progress to the following VTCT Skills qualifications:
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Spa Therapy
Progression opportunities also exist in the form of specialist VTCT Skills vocationally related qualifications:
• Level 3 Award in Spa Treatments
• Level 3 Certificate in Face and Body Art
• Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments
• Level 3 Diploma in Make-up Artistry
This qualification may lead directly into employment in the therapy industry as a massage therapist in a salon or self-employment as a massage therapist.
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Location
Croydon. Face to face in the classroom/salon environment.
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Price and Funding
£3345
Funded via the Advanced Learner Loan. Available for learners who are:
- aged 19 years or over
- must have been living in the UK for a minimum 3 years.
- If the learner is not a British citizen, they must not have any restrictions on how long they may remain in the UK (unless exceptions apply, such as refugee status). Please email referrals to info@londonlc.org.uk or call the Recruitment Team on 0208 774 4040
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Age Requirements
People aged 19 or over.