VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage

Price:  £3,345

Deposit:  £875

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

This VTCT NVQ advanced course is designed for people wanting to enter the professional beauty industry. This qualification will provide basic knowledge and skills for learners to work at a higher level in a salon. This condensed course provides the learner with the advantage of qualifying within a short period, gaining employment within the marketplace, and earning sooner. This course offers flexible study whilst achieving a worldwide recognised qualification.

Massage is used in a number of treatments such as manicure, pedicure and in facials and is very popular in salons. Body massage allows you to relax your client and provide holistic treatments for their wellbeing. These specialised treatments can reduce tension and fatigue and can be good for circulation and skin tone

COURSE CONTENT

B20 – Provide Body Massage

Understanding the skills involved in providing head and body massage treatments, covering manual massage of the head and body as well as mechanical body massage.

Includes:

• 4 Assessments
• 1 Assignment
• 2 Exam

B23 – Provide Indian Head Massage

Understanding the ability to adapt massage techniques to suit individual client needs, performing Indian head massages with or without oils.

Includes:

• 3 Assessments
• 1 Assignment
• 2 Exam

B24 – Provide Aromatherapy Treatments

Understanding the ability to adapt the use of pre-blended oils and massage techniques to suit individual client needs, including preparation of client before treatment takes place.

Includes:

• 4 Assessments
• 1 Assignment
• 1 Exam

B14 – Provide Facial Electrical Treatments

This unit is about improving face and skin condition using direct high frequency, galvanic, EMS, micro-current, lymphatic drainage and micro-dermabrasion equipment. It covers the skills involved in providing a thorough consultation with the client to formulate a specific course of treatment tailored to individual client needs. The ability to provide relevant aftercare advice is also required.

Includes:

• 5 Assessments
• 6 Assignments
• 2 Exams

B28 – Provide Stone Therapy Treatments 

Understanding the skills involved in providing hot and cold stone therapy treatments, covering both the massage and the placing of stones on the head, face and body, by tapping into the chakra energy systems.

Includes:

• 4 Assessments
• 1 Assignment
• 2 Exams

G22 – Develop and Maintain Effectiveness at Work

Identifying hazards, evaluating, reporting, reducing risks and how to deal with them, extending beyond salon staff to those entering the business, clients, suppliers, contract cleaners etc. Ensuring statutory and workplace instructions are carried out.

Evidenced throughout qualification and by completing workbook

Includes:

• 2 Assessments

H32 – Contribute to the Planning and Implementation of Promotional Activities

Keeping pace with new developments and encouraging clients to take an interest in them. Having the ability to competently present information and interact with the public whilst demonstrating skills. Making clients aware of what is available and helping a salon to survive and thrive in a competitive marketplace.

Evidenced throughout qualification and by completing workbook as well as organising, take part in a spa day event

Includes:

• 1 Assessment

THIS QUALIFICATION WILL ALSO COVER:

• Contra-indications and contra-actions
• Benefits of products, disposal of waste products
• Observation of hygiene and safety practices
• Anatomy and Physiology of the body (14 Body Systems)
• Swedish Massage Routine
• Pre-treatment and aftercare advice, client consultation
• Organisational and legal requirements and record keeping
• Educational visits related to the Beauty Industry
• Workshops in Customer Service, Study Skills and Planning your Career Path

HOW IWLL MY NVQ BE ASSESSSED?

• Through a range of classroom work activities
• Through completion of theory tasks and work study packs
• Through completion of practical treatment assessments
• Through completion of written assignments
• Through multiple choice exams
• Group work activities

WHAT ELSE WILL I BE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE?

Arrange your own work experience at a local salon (approximately 30 hours to be completed over the course program) 

WILL I NEED TO STUDY AT HOME?

Yes, it is very important to make sure that you are practising your practical treatments and working on your assignments or workbooks every week to be able to pass your exams and observations.

WHAT COULD I DO ONCE I QUALIFY?

• Study an additional Level 3 course in a different area in beauty or progress onto an advanced Level 4 course (such as Salon Management, Sports Therapy or Physiotherapy)
• Progress into a work based apprenticeship studying a further level 3 qualification
• Potential self-employment as a beauty therapist
• Potential employment within a salon as a Senior Therapist or Manager
• Employment as a therapist on a cruise liner, health spa or leisure centre
• Employment as a Beauty Assessor (Tutor), completing Level 3 Certificate in Assessing