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Course Overview
Full Title

VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy

Level

Level 3 (Advanced Level)

Duration

6-9 months

Attendance

One day per week in the classroom, plus additional salon time and independent study.

Start Date

Flexible start dates available

Location

Bradford


The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy is an Ofqual-regulated qualification, based on the National Occupational Standards for beauty therapy and is recognised by the UK's leading professional association BABTAC (the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology), all major Beauty Therapy membership bodies and insurance companies. This qualification allows you to gather evidence in a realistic working environment or real working environment without the need for fee paying clients.
What you'll learn

The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy is a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a Massage Therapist. It includes all the required elements to work effectively as a Massage Therapist, including developing your understanding and skills in:

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Body Massage

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Massage using Pre-Blended Aromatherapy Oils

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Indian Head Massage

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Stone Therapy Massage

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Health & Safety in the Salon

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Personal Health and Wellbeing

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The Origins of Massage & Principles of Complementary & Alternative Medicine

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Client Care & Communication

Underpinning all the above, you will learn anatomy and physiology and about a wide range of massage therapy products and equipment. You will also develop a range of technical skills enabling you to provide a variety of massage treatments using different techniques.

Everything you need to know
How this course is assessed, course entry requirements and all the related fees and funding options available.
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Assessment
Method

You will be assessed on an ongoing basis. Assessments will comprise of assessment of practical skills (through observation) and assessment of knowledge (through assignments and multiple-choice exams).
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Entry
Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. This course is open to learners of any age (19+) and background. You don’t need any prior qualifications or experience although you are expected to be familiar with using a computer or device to browse websites, send emails etc. You are also expected to be confident in your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in English.

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Fees &
Funding

Most EMD Beauty learners fund their programme of learning with an Advanced Learner Loan.

Course cost

£3345
Career opportunities
Career opportunities following successful completion of a Massage Therapy course exist in a variety of contexts, including:
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Working in, or owning a commercial Spa or Salon

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Independent / Self Employed / Mobile / Home-based settings

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Working on Cruise Ships

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Therapy Blogger / Vlogger

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Becoming a Holistic Therapy Educator

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Furthering skills to specialise in areas such as Sports Therapy Massage or Pregnancy Massage

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Work abroad with opportunities working at holistic retreats or in hotels

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Work within a hospice providing complementary therapies to patients

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Phone

01274 945 595

Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm
Sat/Sun: Closed

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