The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy is a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a beauty massage therapist. 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.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a beauty massage therapist including mandatory units covering the following: body massage, pre-blended aromatherapy, client care, stone therapy, health and safety, Indian head massage.
Throughout this qualification you will develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology, health and safety, client care and massage medium products. You will develop a range of technical skills enabling you to provide a variety of relaxing massage treatments using different techniques. You will also develop interpersonal skills that will assist you to communicate effectively with clients.
Practical Summative assessment
Written work
Exams
Advanced Learning Loan to help with college fees on applicable course. Students won’t have to pay anything back until the end of their course and are earning £27,295 per year. Household income isn’t taken into account and there’s no credit check. Eligibility is dependent on course, nationality, and age to meet the ESFA funding eligibility criteria.
As a prerequisite learners must enrol on RGA10540 CL Introduction to Massage first. All students must also enrol on PGB40171 VTCT Award Infection Prevention (COVID-19) for Beauty Therapy and Nail Services (Level 2) alongside this course.
Upon completion of this course, you could work in any of the following:
- commercial salons
- destination/day spas
- massage clinics
- independent/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings
- cruise liners
- airlines or hotel chains
- care homes
Whilst the primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment, learners may choose to develop their knowledge and skills further by completing a specialist qualification at Level 4 in one or more of the following areas:
- salon management
- holistic therapies
- sports massage