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Level 3 Massage Therapy Course in Barnsley

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Duration156 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact The White Rose School of Beauty and Complementary Therapies for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Massage Therapy Course in Barnsley. Classes run at The White Rose School of Beauty Barnsley, daytime on a flexible schedule. Various funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. Entry is via a Level 2 qualification in complementary or massage therapy, or through a skills test and interview. The course covers all the skills and knowledge needed to work as a beauty massage therapist. It runs for 156 hours in total.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 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 requirements

Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 2 qualification in complementary or massage therapy and/or a successful skills test and interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop hands-on massage techniques including Swedish and holistic massage.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and carry out health and lifestyle assessments.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as it applies to massage therapy.
  • You'll practise safe and hygienic working practices in a therapy setting.
  • You'll learn how to adapt treatments to suit individual client needs.
  • You'll develop knowledge of contraindications and when to refer clients to other professionals.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre, combining practical hands-on massage practice with underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes practical demonstrations, written assessments, and client consultation work. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out treatments safely and to a professional standard. The centre will confirm the full assessment breakdown before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The White Rose School of Beauty Barnsley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist. Work in salons, spas, or clinics offering massage and beauty treatments.
  • Massage therapist. Provide therapeutic massage in health, wellness, or sports settings.
  • Holistic therapist. Offer a range of complementary therapies to clients.
  • Spa therapist. Deliver treatments in hotel spas or dedicated wellness centres.
  • Mobile massage therapist. Work independently visiting clients at home or at events.
  • Sports massage therapist. Support athletes and active clients with recovery treatments (further training may be needed).

What you could study next

A Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Holistic Therapies would broaden your treatment range and open more senior roles. If you want to work in sports massage, a specialist sports massage qualification builds directly on this. You could also work toward a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training if you'd like to teach massage therapy in the future.

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