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Free Level 3 Swedish Massage Course in Brighton

CostFREE
Duration11 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Swedish Massage Certificate Course in Brighton. Classes run at Brighton MET Central Campus, one day a week over 11 weeks. The course runs from January to April 2026. You'll develop practical skills in Swedish massage techniques, learning how to deliver relaxing and stress-relieving body massage treatments safely and professionally. There are no formal prerequisite qualifications, though you'll need English at Level 2 or above. An assessment may be required to confirm your English level before you start.

Who this course is for

This course will run from January 5th to March 24th 2027 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2 x days per week)

Introduction

The Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in how to provide the relaxing and stress-relieving treatment of body massage. Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety, and client care and communication.

Entry requirements

Prerequisite

There are no formal prerequisite qualifications that you must have prior to undertaking this qualification.

You must have English (reading, writing & speaking) at Level 2 or above (an assessment may be required)

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles and effects of Swedish massage on the body
  • You'll practise core massage techniques including effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, and friction
  • You'll develop skills in client consultation and health screening
  • You'll learn how to adapt treatments to suit individual client needs
  • You'll understand contraindications and when it is safe to treat
  • You'll practise professional standards for hygiene, draping, and client care

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom at Brighton MET Central Campus. Teaching covers both the theory behind Swedish massage and the practical techniques you'll use with clients. Assessment is through practical demonstrations and written or oral theory assessment, as required by the VTCT qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brighton MET Central Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Massage therapist: work in spas, salons, or clinics
  • Holistic therapist: offer a range of complementary treatments
  • Beauty therapist: add massage to a broader treatment menu
  • Sports massage assistant: support athletes in gyms or sports centres
  • Wellness centre therapist: work in health and wellbeing settings
  • Self-employed massage practitioner: build your own client base

What you could study next

  • VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: broadens your skills across a wider range of massage and holistic treatments, strengthening your employability.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage: adds sports and remedial massage to your practice.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology: deepens your underpinning knowledge for more advanced therapy work.
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