Full Time Diploma in Complementary Therapy (V.T.C.T.) - Level Three

Full Time Diploma in Complementary Therapy (V.T.C.T.) - Level Three

COURSE TITLE: Diploma in Complementary Therapy (V.T.C.T.) - Level Three
COURSE CODE: 3r110-09
DAYS & TIMES: Various times and dates

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
You will develop an in-depth knowledge of holistic concepts of health along with the practical skills such as those included in aromatherapy massage and reflexology techniques. You will also learn the necessary health and safety/employment standards to run your own business.

WHAT DO I NEED?
WHAT ARE MY COMMITMENTS?
You will need to attend classes for approximately 16-18 hours per week. The course includes a substantial ammount of practical work for which you may need to arrange clients. In addition you will need to spend approximately 20 hours per week on coursework at home or in college. Your assignments will need to be completed by the deadlines. You will need to produce a portfolio of work to be monitored by an internal and external verifier and you will need to sit external exams in Health & Safety, Anatomy and Physiology for each therapy.

The 2009 timetable is to be advised.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
You will qualify as a Holistic Therapist after completing one year of the course and you will gain insurance in order to work. You may wish to further your qualifications by enrolling onto year 2, or progress onto the level 3 Diploma courses in Aromatherapy and Reflexology. Therapists also work in many areas related to health such as hospitals, hospices and health practices

WHAT WILL I STUDY?
Employment and Business
Support Health, Safety a Security in the workplace
Prepare for and provide Swedish Body Massage
Aromatherapy Massage and research of oils
Reflexology treatment
Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology
First Aid

WHAT WILL IT COST ME?
3r101-09 Course fees 0 16-18 year olds, 600(200) 19 years and over

3r102-09 Course fees 0 16-18 year olds, 465(293) 19 years and over

3r110-09 Course fees 0 16-18 year olds, 600(200) 19 years and over

3r110-09 2nd year fees 0 16-18 year olds, 0(0) 19 years and over

Course fees are payable on enrolment. Costs shown in brackets are for those on income-based benefits. Refunds are not normally available.

WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE?
City and Guilds in Complementary and Alternative Therapies and City and Guilds Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology and a First Aid certificate.

WHAT ADDITIONAL COSTS ARE THERE?
Oils - 100
Therapy Couch - 120
Clothing - 70
Text books - 100

Prices are approximate. Financial assistance may be available to assist with course related costs subject to personal circumstances.

WHAT DO I NEED?
You will need to have achieved GCSE English at grade A-C or Functional Skills Level 2.
An IT qualification would be useful.
The minimum age for entry is 18 years old. A mature attitude towards others and work is required as this is year one of an intensive course designed to give you maximum qualifications in Holistic Therapies. You will need to be physically able to provide Massage and Reflexology treatments.