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Free Level 3 Swedish Massage Certificate Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start17 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Swedish Massage Certificate Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside One, part-time during the day.

You'll learn the core techniques of Swedish massage, including how to plan and deliver treatments safely. The course covers health and safety, client consultation, and hands-on massage skills. You'll also develop the professional knowledge needed to work with clients in a therapy setting. The course takes around one year to complete. Entry requires a Level 2 qualification or equivalent in English.

You'll finish with a VTCT Certificate in Swedish Massage at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Gain a professional, industry-recognised qualification with our VTCT Swedish Massage course, designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to begin a career in holistic therapy. Throughout the programme, you will develop practical expertise in Swedish massage techniques, learning how to deliver effective treatments that promote relaxation and wellbeing.

The course also covers key units in health and safety, ensuring you understand how to work safely and professionally in a salon or clinical environment, as well as client care, where you will build the communication and consultation skills needed to meet individual client needs.

By the end of the course, you will be fully qualified and confident in providing Swedish massage treatments, opening the door to employment or self-employment within the beauty and wellness industry.

Course?Content & Format

This?course?covers everything you need to know to become a skilled massage therapist. You'll explore a broad range of topics, including:

Swedish massage

Client care

Health and safety

The?course?is structured around a combination of?theory?and?practical?assessments, including exams, assignments, and hands-on practical exams. All assessments are designed and led by our expert subject-specialist teachers.

You'll need to invest in a salon uniform, which is required to start your?course, but dont worry - financial support is available to help with these costs if you're eligible.

Entry requirements

We're looking for individuals who have a passion for the massage industry and a desire to learn.

Successful candidates will possess:

  • A genuine interest in massage therapy
  • Level 2 qualification or equivalent in English
  • Strong communication skills
  • Stamina and an enthusiasm for working with clients
  • Good dexterity skills for hands-on tasks
  • Personal commitment to succeed
  • Reliability and punctuality

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the key techniques of Swedish massage, including effleurage, petrissage, and tapotement.
  • You'll develop skills in client consultation and treatment planning.
  • You'll understand health and safety practices for a professional therapy environment.
  • You'll learn how to adapt treatments to suit individual client needs.
  • You'll build knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to massage therapy.
  • You'll practise delivering full massage treatments in a supervised setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom. Assessment includes observed practical treatments, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to plan and carry out Swedish massage treatments to a professional standard. A specialist teacher will guide you through each stage of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside One will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Massage therapist, providing Swedish and holistic massage treatments to clients.
  • Beauty therapist, working in a salon or spa offering a range of treatments.
  • Holistic therapist, delivering relaxation and wellbeing therapies.
  • Self-employed massage practitioner, running your own mobile or studio practice.
  • Spa therapist, working in a hotel or wellness centre.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy, covers a wider range of massage techniques and deepens your clinical knowledge.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Therapies, broadens your skills to include aromatherapy, reflexology, and other complementary treatments.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology, useful if you want to move into sports therapy or advanced bodywork.
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