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Level 3 Swedish Massage Course in Winchester

Cost£941.00
Duration14 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Swedish Massage Course in Winchester. Classes run at Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus, part-time during the day over 14 weeks. You'll learn how to deliver a full Swedish body massage treatment, covering practical massage techniques, client care, health and safety, and industry regulations. The course prepares you to work in a salon, spa, or as a mobile therapist. An Advanced Learner Loan may be available to help with fees, with instalment plans also offered.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Body Massage is a qualification designed to teach you how to provide a relaxing and stress relieving body massage treatment. The course will prepare you for a career as a Swedish Massage Therapist, working in either a salon or spa environment, or as a self-employed/mobile therapist.

You will learn practical skills in each unit, gain experience in client care and learn how to operate within health and safety guidelines and industry regulations. Students will work on fee paying clients quite quickly to ensure they develop good communication skills and offer outstanding client care.

Entry requirements

There are no formal qualifications that you must have prior to undertaking this course, however, a good standard of English at GCSE grade A-C / 4-9 is preferred. If you are aged between 16-18 and do not already have English and Maths GCSEs (grade A-C /4-9) then you will be required to complete these alongside your course. Applicants should have good interpersonal and communication abilities, as they will be dealing with customers within the service industry.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the practical techniques used in a full Swedish body massage treatment.
  • You'll develop skills in client consultation and aftercare.
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements and industry regulations.
  • You'll gain experience in working with clients in a professional service environment.
  • You'll learn how to adapt treatments to suit individual client needs.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom. Assessment is through a combination of practical demonstrations and written work covering theory. You'll build up experience by working with clients during your training, putting your skills into practice under supervision.

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

  • Massage therapist, working in a salon or spa
  • Mobile massage therapist, visiting clients at home
  • Holistic therapist, offering massage as part of a wider treatment menu
  • Spa therapist, delivering treatments in a hotel or leisure spa
  • Self-employed therapist, running your own massage practice

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: covers a broader range of massage techniques and deepens your clinical knowledge.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Therapies: adds complementary treatments such as reflexology and aromatherapy to your skillset.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology: useful if you want to move into sports massage or more advanced therapy work.

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