Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage (QCF)
Potential job occupations: Massage Therapist
Qualification ref no: 500/9043/4
Registration end date: 31/01/2015
Certification end date: 31/01/2018
VTCT course code: AM30136
Guided Learning Hours: 157
Course duration: Practical elements are covered over 4 days attendance at our centre 9.30am – 5.30pm. Theory elements are covered by homestudy, typically over 3 to 12 months plus 3 final assessments to be carried out at our centre.
Course description: Swedish body massage is the original massage technique involving a sequence of movements working superficially and deeper into the tissue layers. Movements such as effleurage work over the skin with the palm of the hand producing relaxation, whereas movements like petrissage work deeply. Petrissage movements such as wringing and kneading will help to relieve tension promoting deep relaxation in the tissues and muscles.
The VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage (QCF) is a specialist vocationally related qualification. This qualification will enable learners at a minimum to gain skills, knowledge and understanding required in order to perform Swedish massage treatments for clients. Learners will gain skills and knowledge and the understanding needed to perform professional Swedish massage treatments for clients via employment or self employment in the beauty therapy or complementary therapy industry. This qualification is most suited to learners who wish to advance in their profession.
What will I learn? The Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage (QCF) is a course that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; how to provide the relaxing and stress relieving treatment of body massage. Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of Health and Safety, client care and communication. You will also develop a knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification, such as anatomy and physiology. The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in providing body massage treatments to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to provide your own services for clients.
This qualification will enable students to gain skills; knowledge and understanding required in order to perform Swedish Massage treatments for clients in a safe and effective manner for stress relief, lymphatic drainage and reduced muscle tension. It is suitable for those employed in beauty therapy, health and fitness therapies, and holistic therapies and in association with a wide range of other treatments designed to relieve stress. Swedish massage is one of the most popular types of massage courses in the UK.
National Occupational Standards (NOS): Units in this qualification have been mapped to the relevant NOS (where applicable). This qualification is accredited on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). This qualification is approved and supported by the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA), the standard setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spa qualifications.
Mandatory Units
R/600/8780 – Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
D/601/3559 – Provide Body Massage
T/601/4457 – Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
What are the course requirements? It is recommended that you have a level of general education comparable to GCSEs. You should have a caring disposition and be committed to fulfilling the in-class and guided home study components of the course. To enrol on this course you must attend an enrolment interview either in person meeting the course tutor, or via telephone/Skype. You must meet the required Guided learning Hours (GLH) by attending our centre and by attending classes in our Virtual Learning Environment, online meetings and reviews with your tutor and assessor via Moodle.
How will I be assessed? This qualification requires the student to provide evidence of competence in the form of case studies or individual treatments to cover range statements, demonstrate sufficient knowledge to be able to explain Swedish Massage and provide it safely, effectively and consistently.
Independent study is an essential part of this course and you will be required to complete both practical and theoretical assignments at home. Assessments will take place during the course and again when all your case studies and Portfolio of Evidence is completed.
Unit assessment methods: Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstrations and Assignments
Case studies – you must carry out and document evidence for at least twenty treatments on a minimum of four clients.
Course tutor: Cindy Vernon
Career progression: The VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage (QCF) provides learners with the necessary understanding and skills to provide Swedish massage treatments for clients. Candidates can progress into other areas of the beauty therapy industry or complementary therapy industry and or directly into employment or self employment with this qualification.
What are the costs?
Basic course costs including VTCT Registration, Certificate & Assessment Fees: £499
VTCT Lifetime Registration Fee: £16
Our next available course will be held on:
- Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th, Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd May 2012
*Other course dates are available subject to availability
What do I do now? If you would like to book a place on this course simply add to cart and follow the checkout procedure. Once we have received your order we will contact you to arrange an enrollment interview either in person meeting the course tutor, or via telephone/Skype to complete a booking form. Alternatively you can call 0845 833 7036, text 07939 225 273 or send an email to enquiries@chrysalistherapytraining.co.uk to book a place.
Places are offered on a first come, first served basis and as we have a maximum of 4 places available for each VTCT course and in some cases only 2, we recommend that you contact us as soon as possible if you would like to enroll on this course to avoid disappointment.
How do I pay? A 35% deposit and all appropriate VTCT fees must be received by Chrysalis Therapy Training to secure a place on all of our courses and workshops. The balance is required in full, 31 days prior to the first day of the course or workshop. We offer a 10% discount for payments made in full at time of booking. Alternatively you can choose our Personalised Study Plan which allows you to pay a 35% deposit and then pay the balance by monthly payments over 3, 6, 12, 18 or 24 months. *Terms and conditions apply.
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Options:
35% Deposit & VTCT Lifetime Registration Fee - If you are not already registered with VTCT please choose this option and add to cart. The remaining balance is required in full, 31 days prior to the first day of the course or workshop.
Full payment & VTCT Lifetime Registration Fee - We offer a 10% discount for payments made in full at time of booking. If you would like to take advantage of this offer and you are not already registered with VTCT please choose this option and add to cart.
35% Deposit - If you are already registered with VTCT please choose this option and add to cart. The remaining balance is required in full, 31 days prior to the first day of the course or workshop.
Full payment - We offer a 10% discount for payments made in full at time of booking. If you would like to take advantage of this offer and you are already registered with VTCT please choose this option and add to cart.
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology QCF Diploma at a Special rate of 50% off – We are offering students the option of studying for our new QCF Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology course alongside this qualification at a special rate of 50% off. We recommend all students take up this special offer, click here to find out why.
Private Tuition - If you would prefer to attend one of our courses or workshops on a one to one basis with our tutors rather than attend a scheduled course in a group of 4 sudents then we can arrange private tuition for you. Private tuition is also a good option for students who are unable to attend our scheduled course dates due to conflicting work schedules or personal commitments. The cost of private tuition is £50 per day in addition to basic course costs, VTCT Registration, Assessment and Certification fees and VTCT Lifetime Registrations fees. If you would like private tuition please choose this option and add to cart.