VTCT Skills
Level 3
QN: 500/8967/5
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VTCT Skills Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 450 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
450 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Apply stone therapy massage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for stone therapy massage
- Be able to carry out stone therapy massage
2
Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate and behave in a professional manner when dealing with clients
- Be able to manage client expectations
3
Explore the origins of massage and principles of complementary and alternative medicine
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand the development and diversity of massage
- Be able to distinguish the popularity, scope and availability of complementary and alternative medicine in their local area
- Be able to understand the differences between complementary, alternative and allopathic medicine
- Be able to understand the progression routes when working in complementary and alternative medicine
4
Maintaining Personal Health and Well being
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain personal health and wellbeing
- Be able to monitor weight management
5
Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out a risk assessment
- Be able to monitor health and safety in the salon
6
Provide Body Massage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a body massage treatment
- Be able to provide for a body massage treatment
7
Provide Indian head massage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for Indian head massage
- Be able to provide Indian head massage
8
Provide Massage using Pre-blended Aromatherapy Oils
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
- Be able to carry out massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/8967/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2010