Level 3 Massage Therapy Course in Swindon

Cost£3,345.00
Duration12 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Massage Therapy Course in Swindon. Classes run at Green Labyrinth Beauty Centre. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers the skills and knowledge needed to work as a beauty massage therapist, running over 12 days of daytime massage therapy classes. This is a VTCT level 3 massage therapy qualification, covering practical massage techniques alongside the underpinning theory.

Who this course is for

The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy (QCF) is a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a beauty massage therapist. Available through 19+ Advanced Learner Loans, this massage therapy qualification is designed for learners aged 19 years or over and will support you to gain employment as a beauty massage therapist, as the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role.

Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 2 qualification in beauty therapy and/or a successful skills test and interview. This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a beauty massage therapist including mandatory units covering the following: body massage, pre-blended aromatherapy, client care, stone therapy, health and safety, Indian head massage.

Throughout this qualification you will develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology, health and safety, client care and massage medium products. You will develop a range of technical skills enabling you to provide a variety of relaxing massage treatments using different techniques. You will also develop interpersonal skills that will assist you to communicate effectively with clients.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the theory and practice of massage therapy techniques
  • You'll develop knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to massage
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and plan treatments
  • You'll practise safe and hygienic working methods
  • You'll learn how to adapt massage treatments to individual client needs
  • You'll develop the professional skills needed to work in a beauty therapy setting

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions at Green Labyrinth Beauty Centre, combined with theory study in the classroom. Assessment includes practical observations of your massage technique, written or online theory assessments, and a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your skills and knowledge across the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Green Labyrinth Beauty Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty Therapist: provide massage and beauty treatments in a salon or spa
  • Massage Therapist: offer specialist massage services independently or in a clinic
  • Spa Therapist: deliver treatments in hotel spas or wellness centres
  • Mobile Beauty Therapist: work with clients in their own homes
  • Holistic Therapist: combine massage with complementary therapies

What you could study next

  • VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: broadens your skills across a wider range of beauty treatments, strengthening your employability in salons and spas.
  • VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology: deepens your clinical knowledge, useful if you want to move into sports massage or remedial therapy.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach massage therapy in the future.