Level 3 Indian Head Massage Course in Winchester. Evening indian head massage classes run at Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll learn how to deliver Indian head massage treatments to a high standard of occupational ability, preparing you to work as a specialist massage therapist in hairdressing, beauty, or complementary therapy settings. The course runs part-time over 5 months. There are no formal entry requirements, though many learners hold a related Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage (VTVT) is a vocational qualification that prepares students to enter the hairdressing; beauty and complementary therapy sector as a specialist massage therapist, with the specific skill of providing Indian head massage treatments. Students will learn how to provide Indian head massage treatments to a high level of occupational ability and enable learners to provide their own services for clients.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification although it is likely that learners will hold associated level 2 or 3 equivalent qualifications in similar subjects.
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles and techniques of Indian head massage
You'll develop the practical skills to deliver treatments safely and to a high standard
You'll understand the anatomy and physiology relevant to head, neck, and shoulder massage
You'll learn how to consult with clients and adapt treatments to individual needs
You'll practise maintaining a professional working environment and hygiene standards
You'll build the occupational skills needed to offer Indian head massage as a specialist service
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom, with a strong practical focus. You'll develop your technique through hands-on practice, working on real clients under supervision. Assessment for the VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage includes practical observation of your treatments and knowledge-based assessment to confirm your understanding of the subject.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mobile Indian head massage therapist - offer treatments independently to clients
Beauty therapist - work in a salon or spa setting
Complementary therapist - specialise in holistic and massage treatments
Spa therapist - deliver massage and wellness treatments at a spa
Salon assistant with massage specialism - support and deliver specialist treatments in a salon
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy - broaden your skills across a wider range of massage techniques and client groups
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy - add core beauty treatments to your complementary therapy skills
Level 4 Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology - deepen your underpinning knowledge for advanced therapy work
