VTCT Level 3 Swedish Massage

Price:  £941

Deposit:  £275

Accreditation: VTCT

Prerequisites: No entry Level

Time: Approximately 6 months at one day per week

Dress code: Please wear professional attire

Location: Blackfen, Sidcup

COURSE OVERVIEW

The VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage is a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a beauty (Swedish massage) therapist. This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years or over and will support you to gain employment as a beauty (Swedish massage) therapist as the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role. Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 2 qualification in beauty therapy and/or a successful skills test and interview.

This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a beauty massage therapist including, units covering the following: providing body massage, health and safety, anatomy and physiology and client care.

Throughout this qualification you will develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology, health and safety, and client care. You will develop a range of technical skills enabling you to provide relaxing massage treatments using classical Swedish massage movements. You will also develop interpersonal skills that will assist you to communicate effectively with clients.

COURSE CONTENT

UV30424 – Provide body massage

This unit is about the skills involved in providing body massage treatments. You will learn about the classical Swedish massage movements and will be required to adapt massage techniques to suit individual client needs. You will also learn about health, safety, hygiene and client care.

UV30468 – Client care and communication in beauty-related industries

This is a preparation for work unit which is based on capability and knowledge. This unit is about client care and communication in beauty-related industries. You will develop your ability to adapt the provision of client care and your communication skills, to the needs of different clients, as well as learn how to manage client expectations.

UV30491 – Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon

Through this unit you will develop your skills in a supervisory role focusing on health and safety within your
salon. You will recognise salon hazards, carry out risk assessments and then implement the necessary actions. You will monitor and support your colleagues to ensure your salon complies with health and safety requirements. You will implement and supervise salon procedures for all aspects of salon safety and security including the need for insurance.

HOW WILL MY NVQ BE ASSESSED?

• Observed work
• Witness statements
• Audio-visual media
• Evidence of prior learning or attainment
• Written questions
• Oral questions
• Assignments
• Case studies

WHAT COULD I DOONCE I QUALIFY?

• Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy
• Level 3 Diploma in Spa and Body Treatments
• Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage
• Level 3 Certificate in Stone Therapy Massage
• Level 3 Certificate in Massage Using Pre Blended Aromatherapy Oils
• Level 3 Award in Spa Treatments
• Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies
• Level 3 Diploma in Body Massage
• Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology • Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy • Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy