VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish massage (VRQ) course

Ofqual / government regulated qualification

Exam board: VTCT (Vocational training & charitable trust)

VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish massage (VRQ) course

The Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in how to provide the relaxing and stress relieving treatment of body massage. Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety, and client care and communication. You will also develop a knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification, such as anatomy and physiology. The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in providing body massage treatments to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to provide your own services for clients.

This qualification is completed through the exam board - The VTCT (Vocational training and charitable trust); and is Ofqual regulated.

Course information

Venue & course dates:

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Pre-requisite / Entry level:

Optional - VTCT/ITEC Level 2 award in infection prevention for complementary therapies & sports massage

Course format:

5 practical (classroom) training / assessment / exam days + online learning modules + case studies

+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)

Course content:

Unit UV30491 – Monitor & maintain health & safety practice in the salon
Unit UV30468 – Client care and communication I beauty-related industries
Unit UV30424 – Provide Body Massage

Duration:

GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 141. (GLH incl’s. practical, coursework, case studies, assessments, research/reading, revision, written exams)
Home study (Coursework): This is completed in your own time
Practical Training: Please check out our current course dates on our website for the practical training element, additional dates can be supplied.

Attendance:

5 classroom days (ALL dates must be attended)

+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)

Model required:

Yes, you will be required to work on models to carry out your case studies at home.
You may be required to bring a model for one to one training, and for your assessments

Case Studies:

You must carry out and document evidence of a minimum of 4 treatments

Exam board:

VTCT - Vocational training & charitable trust

(Ofqual / government regulated - www.vtct.org.uk)

Career potential:

Massage therapist - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist.

How this could benefit your clients:

Help clients with common ailments such as muscle tension & aches, to provide a relaxation, stress relief, uplifting or balancing massage tailored to your clients needs.

You will learn a full body massage.

Additional Costs:

You will need to purchase your own products and oils to bring to the training & in order to carry out your case studies, ie massage medium such as grapeseed oil

Qualification gained:

VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish massage (VRQ)

Qualification reference:

VTCT code: AM30136

Qulaification no: 500/9043/4

This qualification is mapped to the relevant NOS (National Occupational Standards), where applicable. This qualification is accredited on the qualifications and credit framework (QCF). This qualification is a VRQ (Vocationally Related Qualification.)

Insurance:

Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)

Check out our Insurance page, if you are looking for insurance.

Course dates & venues

This course is available at the following venues:

Venue:

Bideford, Devon

Course Dates (5 days):

ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED

Jan '25 - Tues 7th, Tues 14th;

Feb '25 - Thurs 13th;

March '25 - Thurs 13th;

April '25 - Fri 25th;

+ monthly live zoom video coursework support lessons (dates tbc)

View our course calendar here

Course calendar

DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

Course Fee

£847

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Course curriculum

1

Section 1 - Welcome to the course
- Copyright
- Module 1 - Welcome to the course
- Module 2 - Course format
- Module 3 - Practical training & assessment days
- Module 4 - Course Introduction
- Module 5 - Preparing your E-Portfolio
- Module 6 - VTCT Assessment logbook
- Module 7 - Knowledge assignment questions (coursework)
- Module 8 - Case studies
- Module 9 - Assessments
- Module 10 - Exams
- Module 11 - Induction
- Module 12 - Checklist
2

Section 2 - Routine, audio lesson (s) and case studies (downloadable)
- Module 1 - The routine - body massage routine
- Module 1A - Extended facial massage routine
- Module 1B - Extended foot massage routine
- Module 2 - Case studies (downloadable consultation form)
- Module 3 - Audio lesson - Massage
- Module 4 - Audio lesson - Treatment preparation
- Module 5 - Audio lesson - Contra-indications
- Module 6 - Audio lesson - Contra-actions
- Module 7 - Audio lesson - Aftercare
- Module 8 - Audio lesson - Evaluating & completing a treatment
- Module 9 - slide lesson - massage
- Module 10 - slide lesson - massage techniques
3

Section 2A - Preparing for assessments (observations)
- Preparing for assessments (observations)
4

Section 3 - Unit UV30491 - Monitor & maintain health & safety unit
- Introduction
- Access to health & safety modules (10 modules)
- Module 1 - Assignment 1 - Be able to carry out a risk assessment
- Module 2 - Assignment 2 - Be able to monitor health and safety in the salon
5

Section 4 - Unit UV30468 - Client care unit
- Module 1 - Introduction to Unit UV30468
- Access to client care and communications modules (8 modules)
- Module 2 - Assignment 1 - Be able to communicate and behave in a professional manner when dealing with clients
- Module 3 - Assignment 2 - Be able to manage client expectations
6

Section 5 - Unit UV30424 - Provide body massage unit
- Module 1 - Introduction to Unit UV30424
- Module 2 - Assignment 1 - Be able to prepare for a body massage treatment
- Module 3 - Assignment 2 - Be able to provide a body massage treatment
7

Section 6 - Revision for exams
- Introduction to revision
- Revision notes for paper 1
- Revision questions for exam paper 1
- Revision notes for paper 2 - + access to A&P revision (12 modules)
- Revision questions for exam paper 2

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