VTCT Certificate in Swedish Massage Level 3
Key Information
Subject Area
Hair, Beauty and Complementary Therapies
Level
3
Part Time Evening
Location
Crosskeys Campus
Fees
£369.00
Please note, all advertised fees are for one year only, unless otherwise stated in the additional information below
Start Date
02 September 2025
Tuesday
Start Time
18:00
End Time
21:00
Duration
34 weeks
In a nutshell
This course will give you essential skills and knowledge, together with an industry-recognised professional qualification in Swedish Body Massage, enabling you to gain insurance to work with clients and improving your employment prospects.
This course is for...
…anyone wanting to work in the beauty industry, especially in a spa environment offering a range of therapies.
Course content
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.
During this course you will study:
- Health and safety
- Client Care and Communication
- Anatomy and physiology
- Posture and common postural faults
- Swedish Massage movements and their applications
- Contra-indications to massage, and contra actions that may be experienced following a massage
- Aftercare and homecare advice
Initially, practical classes will allow you to develop your personal massage skills on other students; once you’ve gained some confidence, you’ll work on paying clients for case studies and assessment. You’ll undertake theory work and home study which is essential for some anatomy, physiology and project work, and be assessed on practical work and in theory lessons.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements just an interest in the subject.
Additional information
You’ll need to buy a clinic uniform which costs approximately £45.
After booking your course you have 14 days to change your mind and request a full refund. You can still request a refund after this date, but this will only be given if you meet the criteria from the college fee policy.
If your chosen course starts within 14 days of you booking your place, then the 14 day refund policy does not apply and any refund will be subject to the college fee policy.
All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.
Have any questions or are not sure if this is the right course for you?
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