Complementary Therapies Diploma Level 3 VTCT

Vocational qualification

In Skelmersdale

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Skelmersdale

  • Duration

    1 Year

The course is for those who wish to develop skills as a complementary therapist.

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Location

Start date

Skelmersdale (Lancashire)
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Yewdale, WN8 6JA

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About this course

4 GCSE†s at Grade C or above preferably including English, Human Biology (or another science subject) or equivalent qualifications. Students will be interviewed to assess their eligibility for the course and should also be able to demonstrate the enthusiasm and commitment to this area of work.
Students must be able to work effectively with others and be willing to carry out and receive all...

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Complementary Therapies Diploma Level 3 VTCT
Course Overview
The course is for those who wish to develop skills as a complementary therapist.
Start Date
Duration
Venue

06 September 2010
1 year
Westbank Campus, Skelmersdale

Who The Course is for
Students who are over 18 and seeking a professional training, in a complementary therapy profession.
Successful students tend to be:
- a good listener
- skilled at explaining complex issues in a simple manner
- interested in alternative and complementary approaches to health.
Course Content
- Support health, safety and security in the workplace.
- Principles and practice of complementary and Alternative Therapies
- Business practice for Complementary and Alternative Therapists
- Advanced Pathology
- Provide Body Massage Therapy
- Reflective Practice for Body Massage
- Provide Aromatherapy
- Reflective Practice for Aromatherapy
- Provide Reflexology
- Reflective Practice for Reflexology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Relevant work Placement
- Homework
- Key Skills
Optional enrichment courses and trips may be available to full time students at an additional cost. Details will be available from the course leader.
All students must purchase relevant kit from the therapy department. Costs will be discussed at enrolment. Students will be required to carry out treatments on the general public who book in as clients at our reception area. On occasion you will also need to provide a paying model for your practical assessments.
All students must wear the college uniform, which is:
- Long smart black trousers (Purchased by student)
- College tunic (Purchased from the department)
- Low heeled full black smart shoes (Purchased by student)
- Students will be required to remove all visible jewellery including facial piercing during all practical sessions (due to awarding body requirements) and have short nails with no nail polish.
Mobile phones must not be accessed in classrooms and salons unless permission has been sought from the course coordinator.
If the above is not adhered to you will be asked to leave the salons.
Entry RequirementsLearning & Assessment Methods
Assessment is by practical observation, oral questioning, case studies, written essential knowledge papers, end examinations set by the examination awarding body. An internal/external verifier will assess all portfolio evidence and practical skills.
Qualifications Gained
Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies VTCT
City & Guilds Award Contact Dermatitis Prevention
Progression Opportunities
Level 2 Beauty therapy programmes.
Specialist short course in complementary therapies.
Sports Massage Therapy.
City & Guilds Salon Management Level 4
If you successfully complete a level 3 course at Skelmersdale & Ormskirk College we will offer you a place on an appropriate Foundation Degree at Newcastle College (subject to satisfactory interview).
Career Opportunities
Employment in a range of venues including health clubs, hotels, hospitals and cruise ships.
Opportunities exist for self employed and freelance work.
Course Costs
If you are 16-18 years old you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.
This is NOT a First Full Level 3 qualification.
If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course.
*exam and registration fees will be paid by the college subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.

Complementary Therapies Diploma Level 3 VTCT

Price on request