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Free Level 3 Massage Therapy Course in Southport

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Massage Therapy Course in Southport. Classes run at Southport Academy, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over six months, you'll develop practical skills in body massage, aromatherapy massage using pre-blended oils, Indian head massage, and stone therapy massage. You'll also cover health and safety in a salon environment and client care and communication. No formal prior qualifications are needed; you'll need good written skills and the ability to work to deadlines.

Who this course is for

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.

Entry requirements

There are no formal prerequisite qualifications that you must have prior to undertaking this qualification however you will need good written skills and the ability to work to deadlines.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to carry out body massage treatments safely and effectively.
  • You'll develop skills in massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils.
  • You'll practise Indian head massage techniques.
  • You'll learn stone therapy massage.
  • You'll understand how to monitor and maintain health and safety in a salon environment.
  • You'll develop client care and communication skills relevant to beauty-related industries.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom at Southport Academy. Assessment is carried out by VTCT and covers both practical skills and underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed on your ability to perform each massage treatment to the required standard, alongside your understanding of health and safety and client care.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southport Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: provide massage and beauty treatments in salons or spas.
  • Massage therapist: work independently or in a clinic setting.
  • Spa therapist: deliver treatments in hotel spas or wellness centres.
  • Mobile massage therapist: offer treatments at clients' homes or workplaces.
  • Holistic therapist: combine massage with other complementary therapies.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: broadens your skills across a wider range of beauty treatments, strengthening your employability in salons and spas.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Massage Therapy: takes your massage knowledge to a higher level, useful if you want to specialise or move into teaching.
  • Self-employment or business training: if you plan to work for yourself, a short course in salon management or small business skills can help you get started.
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