Holistic Therapy Diploma Level 2

Holistic Therapy Diploma Level 2

Course Code: AL0003MQ/1
Category: Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Centre: Beaufort Road
Start Date: 07/09/2009
Times: Full-time
Duration: 1 year
Fee: £250
If you dont already hold a qualification equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, you can study a level 2 course for free. These courses may also be free for people on means-tested benefits.

Course Content: A full-time course covering:-

· Principles and Practices of the Complementary Therapist

· Introduction to Clinic Services and Business Awareness

· Health, Safety and Hygiene

· Anatomy and Physiology

· Basic Massage Techniques

· Basic Aromatherapy Techniques

· Basic Reflexology Techniques

· Head and Scalp Massage

· Healthy Eating and Well Being

Due to the sensitive nature of some aspects of the consultation technique, this programme is only available to mature students. This course is the pre requisite for the City and Guilds Level 3 Complementary Therapies course.

Special Features: Although this is a practical based course, time must be allowed for home-based study, research assignments and case studies.

Students will need the following equipment:

Salon Suit/Shoes: £60.00

Kit: £50.00

Course Format: This is a competency-based course with a high practical input. However there will also be a high number of written assignments and a computer based exam.

Progression: Immediate progression would be to Level 3 Complementary Therapies. Following this, students would be able to progress onto the Complementary Therapy degrees at The University of Salford or The University of Derby.