VTCT Diploma In Indian Head Massage (I) (Thur 5.30-9.00)

VTCT Diploma In Indian Head Massage (I) (Thur 5.30-9.00) AAA0052

Course Type:

Evenings only

Location:
Baltic Campus / Main Site

Length:
13 weeks - 3 hours

Start date:
14/01/2010End date:
29/04/2010

Day of week:
ThursdayTimes:
17:30 - 21:00Fees:
£120.00

Is it for me?
Yes if you are thinking about a career involving Indian Head Massage or are already working in the beauty industry and would like to broaden your skills.

What do I need?
There are no formal qualifications, but you should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in this subject and be prepared to work hard.
VTCT Health and Safety qualification is a requirement of this course. If you have not achieved this qualification within the past 3 years, then you will be required to study this unit along side the Indian Head Massage course.
A uniform is required for this course. You will be given costs and order forms on commencement of the programme (grants and loans may be available to help with the cost of uniforms).

What will I study?
Course content includes:

• Theory of Indian Head Massage
• Assignment work
• Psychological and physiological effects
• Related anatomy and physiology
• Contra-indications
• Practical application of head massage techniques
• Case studies
• Practical assessments
• Legislative, health and safety standards

Where will I study?
Baltic Campus
You'll be based at our fantastic £39million Baltic campus on the quayside. The campus has a prime location on Gateshead quayside, and state-of-the-art facilities including a Jacuzzi, gym and sauna, a 200 seat theatre, state-of-the-art classrooms, training kitchen and restaurant, refectory, bistro and vending areas.

How will I be assessed?
You will be continually assessed in both practical and theory work and will be required to build up a portfolio containing several case studies.
(Please note that this is an intensive course with essential home study required).

How will I be taught?
You will develop your skills within a realistic environment provided through our superbly equipped salons, and will be taught by a very experienced team of lecturers.

What qualification will I get?
VTCT level 3 Diploma Indian Head Massage.

Can I go onto further study?
You could gain further related qualifications in subjects such as Body Massage, Reflexology or Aromatherapy.

What are the career opportunities?
Students with this qualification often go on to be self employed. Students may also study other therapies and some will specialise and gain experience working in the National Health Service or for Charities.

Financial information
If you are aged 16-18 and study on a full-time, further education programme then your course is free. Find out more about finance for 16-18 year olds.
If you are over 18, and your course is not free, then grants and loans may be available to help towards course fees. You can find out more information on financial support by visiting our finance pages.

How do I apply?
You can drop in to our Baltic Campus to complete an application form.
An interview is required for this course.