Diploma in Massage Therapy

This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years or over and will support you to gain employment as a beauty massage therapist, as the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role.

Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 2 qualification in complementary or massage therapy and/or a successful skills test and interview.

This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a massage therapist including the mandatory units covering the following: body massage, pre-blended aromatherapy, client care, stone therapy, health and safety, Indian head massage. Throughout this qualification, you develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology, health and safety, and client care. You will also develop a range of technical skills enabling you to provide a variety of relaxing massage treatments using a variety of different techniques. You will also develop interpersonal skills that will assist you to communicate effectively with clients.

Both theory and practical of each unit should be taught together to ensure the underpinning knowledge is being delivered at the same time as the practical skills. This will help to ensure that learners understand the structures they are working on as a result of combining delivery with the practical application of treatments

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To ensure that you have developed the right level of skills to pass the course, your tutor will help and guide you in how to produce sufficient evidence to fulfil a portfolio of evidence. Your tutor will test your knowledge, understanding and practical competence through a variety of assessment methods including observations and online tests. This qualification allows you to gather evidence in a realistic working environment or real working environment without the need for fee paying clients.

This qualification will confirm your competence for employment as a beauty massage therapist. You will also be eligible to join a professional association and gain insurance as a beauty massage therapist. Career opportunities as a massage therapist exist in a variety of contexts, including Working in commercial a complementary therapy clinic, beauty salon or spa, working independently, self-employed, mobile or home-based settings.

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