Part Time Holistic Therapies (Various L3 Qualifications)

Holistic Therapies (Various L3 Qualifications) (Sept '09)

This course information relates to courses starting in September 2009.

Course code: B0587

Course category: Part-time

End Qualification: Health and Safety Certificate, Anatomy & Physiology Level 3 Diploma, Body Massage Level 3 Certificate, Aromatherapy Level 3 Diploma, Reflexology Level 3 Diploma

Starting and ending month: September to June

Starting year: 2009

Days of the week: Wednesday, Thursday

Course duration: 1 year

Formal assessment: Formal assessment required

Course location: Pelham Campus

Course aims:
This course will enable you to work within holistic therapy practices, at home or overseas such as leisure centres, health clubs, spas, salons, cruise liners, hotels or in a self-employed capacity.
You may also wish to continue study in associated therapies such as Sports Massage, Advanced Reflexology or Indian Head Massage, which are also offered as part-time courses.

Course content:
The course consists of the following units:

• Health and Safety in the work place & Support employment standards
• Body Massage
• Aromatherapy
• Reflexology
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Assessment of clients for Holistic Treatments

A variety of teaching and learning methods are used including lecture, demonstration, individual project work group work and discussion.

Facilities for students:
The college has excellent facilities for both theory and practical work.
These include 3 large well-equipped and recently modernised Beauty/Holistic salons and a large reception area that serves both Hair and Beauty.

Tutors:
The Beauty and Holistic Department is managed by Georgia Christoforou, a highly skilled Beauty and Holistic Therapist and an enthusiastic and experienced teacher.
The Beauty and Holistic team is staffed by highly motivated tutors that are passionate about their subjects and have excellent links with employers.

Assessment: Written Assignments, Written and Practical Assessments, Case Studies Portfolios & Research work.

Awarding Body: VTCT

Interview for entry: Interview required

Progression and links:
Various other PT Holistic courses such as Advanced Massage, Advanced Reflexology & Indian Head Massage.
This qualification enables the therapist to work in industry as a therapist, a manager or clinic owner.

Academic Centre:
Centre for Technology and Service Industries

Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:

• Tuition Fees
• College registration
• Awarding Body registration
• Resource Fee
• Exam / Assessment Fees

Tuition fees

How much will the Tuition Fees cost?

Below are the fees for 09/10.

Home/EU students tuition fees (per year) : 612

International tuition fees (per year) : 6,953

If you are under 19 on 31st August 2009 you do not have to pay Tuition Fees, the College Registration, Awarding Body Registration or Exam/Assessment Fees. However, you will have to pay any Resource Fees. Under 19s entering Higher Education will have to pay full costs.
Once you know your tuition fee, please look at the 'Additional Costs'. This will tell you all the extra costs you will have to pay in order to begin or complete your course.
Additional costsPayment dueTotal
Registration Fee 44

Total for 19 and over : 656
Total for international students : 6,997