VTCT Skills
Level 3
QN: 600/4841/4
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VTCT Skills Level 3 Diploma in Massage
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 326 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
326 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Business practice for complementary therapies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key business criteria required for complementary therapies
- Be able to research a business concept
- Be able to prepare a business plan
2
Healthy Eating and Well Being for the Complementary Therapy Client
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role and sources of nutrients required for a balanced diet to maintain good health
- Be able to provide general information on healthy eating
3
Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the organisation of the body
- Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the skin, hair and nails
- Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the skeletal system
- Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the muscular system
- Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the nervous system
- Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the endocrine system
- Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the respiratory system
- Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the cardiovascular system
- Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the lymphatic system
- Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the digestive system
- Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the urinary system
- Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the reproductive system
4
Principles and practice of complementary therapies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key historical factors and theoretical background for complementary therapies
- Understand the main influences on working within the complementary therapy industry
- Understand the key aspects of good clinical practice
5
Provide Body Massage for Complementary Therapies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for body massage treatment
- Be able to provide body massage treatment
- Be able to reflect upon body massage treatment
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/4841/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2012