VTCT Skills
Level 2
QN: 600/4847/5
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VTCT Skills Level 2 Diploma in Complementary Therapies
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 450 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
450 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Introduction to clinic services and business awareness for complementary therapies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to offer complementary therapies within a business environment
- Know how a complementary therapy business operates
- Know the key aspects of employment as a complementary therapist
2
Introduction to Healthy Eating and Well Being for the Complementary Therapy Client
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of healthy eating
- Be able to advise on healthy eating and well-being for the complementary therapy client
3
Introduction to principles and practice of complementary therapies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic theories of complementary therapies
- Know the process of offering clients basic treatments in complementary therapies
- Know how to present and provide services in a professional manner for complementary therapies
4
Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology for Complementary Therapies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the organisation of the body
- Know the structure, function and pathologies of the skin, hair and nail
- Know the structure, function and pathologies of the skeletal system
- Know the structure, function and pathologies of the muscular system
- Know the structure, function and pathologies of the nervous system
- Know the structure, function and pathologies of the endocrine system
- Know the structure, function and pathologies of the respiratory system
- Know the structure, function and pathologies of the cardiovascular system
- Know the structure, function and pathologies of the lymphatic system
- Know the structure, function and pathologies of the other systems of the body
5
Provide Basic Aromatherapy Techniques Using Pre-Blended Oils
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic Aromatherapy Techniques using pre-blended oils
- Be able to provide basic Aromatherapy techniques
6
Provide Basic Massage Therapy Techniques for Complementary Therapies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic massage therapy techniques
- Be able to provde basic massage therapy techniques
7
Provide Basic Reflexology Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic reflexology techniques
- Be able to provide basic reflexology techniques
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/4847/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2012