Description:The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage is a preparation for work qualification that has been designed to prepare you for a career as a massage therapist/practitioner.
This qualification will develop your knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice and business practice for complementary therapies. Furthermore, you will learn about anatomy, physiology and pathology for complementary therapies.
You will also develop your understanding and practical skills to competently provide massage services. You may also choose to complete an additional unit which will develop your knowledge and understanding of healthy eating and wellbeing for the complementary therapy client.
This is a practitioner level qualification.
During the course you will learn a full body massage as well as a seated back massage, to include the massage techniques - effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, vibration, friction, passive joint movements and neuromuscular techniques.
Entry level:
You are required to undertake the following qualification (this can be studied alongside this course, but must be completed prior to practical assessments)
- Infection Prevention (Covid-19) for complementary therapies & sports massage VTCT Level 2
Course format:
Coursework: Home study and portfolio of evidence containing questions and assignment work
Written Exam: 2 papers
Training material is accessed via our online portal
Course content:
Unit UC31268 – Principles & Practice for complementary therapies.
Unit UC31267 – Business Practice for Complementary Therapies.
Unit UC31299 – Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology for complementary therapies.
Unit UC31300 – Provide body massage for complementary therapies
Optional Unit UC31303 – Healthy eating and well-being for the complementary
therapy client (additional costs apply).
Duration:
GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 266 – 296. (GLH incl’s. practical, coursework, case
studies, assessments, written exams)
Home study (Coursework): This can be started at anytime,
Practical Training: Please check out our current course dates on our website for the practical training element, additional dates can be supplied.
Model required?:
Group training = No, students will work on each other.
One to one training = Yes, you will be required to bring a model along to the practical
training to practice your routine on.
Case studies = Yes, you will be required to work on models for your case studies.
Assessments = Yes, you will be required to bring a model along to assessments to practice your routine on.
Case Studies:
You must carry out and document evidence for at least 30 treatments.
Exam Board:
VTCT – Vocational Training & Charitable Trust
Career Opportunities:
Self-Employment or Employment as a Complementary Therapist or massage therapist .
What’s included:
Training material accessed through our online portal. A coursework tutor is assigned to you for full support throughout the course. Fully qualified tutor for the practical training. A VTCT qualification is posted to you on successful completion of the course.
Additional Costs:
You will need to purchase your own products, equipment (e.g. massage couch/chair) and massage oils in order to carry out your case studies. We recommend you purchase a text book to support your learning, See our reading list by signing up to our FREE student and therapists resources section - https://holistic-therapies-training.teachable.com/p/student-resources-free
Qualification gained:
A VRQ – VTCT Level 3 diploma in Massage (QCF)
This qualification is mapped to the relevant NOS (National Occupational Standards),
where applicable. This qualification is accredited on the qualifications and credit
framework (QCF). This qualification is a VRQ (Vocationally Related Qualification.)
Event Venue
Holistic Therapies Training Academy - Karen Ashton, Unit 1 The Old Reservoir, Buckland Road,Bideford, United Kingdom
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