Aromatherapy - ACE (Adult Continuing Education)

Aromatherapy - ACE (Adult Continuing Education)

Course ID:
PC30066

Academy:
Hair, Beauty & Related Therapies

Introduction:
Our Adult Continuing Education (ACE) programmes are short leisure courses. They are ideal if you want to learn new skills, pursue an interest, have fun, and find out more about a particular subject without the stress of exams.

This introductory course explains exactly what Aromatherapy is and looks at essential oils, their properties and how they work. Demonstrations on hand, arm, neck and shoulder massage will be given with the opportunity for you to practice on yourself and fellow students.

ACE courses are funded by Lancashire Adult Learning.

Study Mode & Location:
This 10 week part-time evening course will last for 2 hours per week. It will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
The course aims to develop your understanding of basic aromatherapy techniques, offering advice and support for personal development. It will involve repeating aromatherapy massages, following demonstrations and practice. You will also learn to:

• Appreciate the difference between the properties of essential oils and their uses.
• Name the bones and muscles of the back, neck and arm.
• Create a safe environment for giving and receiving massages.

Assessment:
There is no formal examination for this subject so a variety of assessment methods will be used.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
This course can lead to a Health & Social or Holistic Therapy course; other ACE courses; or to OCNW (Open College of the North West) START or A unit courses.

How To Apply
You can enrol on any of our ACE (Adult Continuing Education) courses by phone or in person. Simply phone or call into the Preston College Advice Centre. We accept SOLO and major credit cards (eg Access, Visa, Switch, Delta) EXCEPT American Express. Many courses have limited places so please enquire as soon as possible.

Money Matters
Depending upon your circumstances, you may be able to study an ACE course at a reduced price. For more details, contact the Preston College Advice Centre.

Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:

Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.