
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in reflexology (VRQ) course
Ofqual / government regulated qualification
Exam board: VTCT (Vocational training & charitable trust)
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in reflexology (VRQ) course
This reflexology course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice and business practice for complementary therapies. Furthermore, you will learn about anatomy, physiology and pathology for complementary therapies.
You will also develop your understanding and practical skills to competently provide reflexology services. You may also choose to complete an additional unit which will develop your knowledge and understanding of healthy eating and wellbeing for the complementary therapy client.
During this course you will learn a foot and hand reflexology routine.
This is a practitioner level qualification.
This qualification is completed through the exam board - The VTCT (Vocational training and charitable trust); and is Ofqual regulated.

Course information
Venue & course dates:
Scroll down the page for details of venue, course dates and to book the course
Pre-requisite / Entry level:
Optional - VTCT/ITEC Level 2 award in infection prevention for complementary therapies & sports massage
Course format:
7 practical (classroom) training / assessment / exam days + online learning modules + case studies
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
Course content:
- Unit UV31268 – Principles & Practices of complementary therapy
- Unit UV31267 – Business practice for complementary therapy
- Unit UV31299 – Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology for complementary therapies
- Unit UV31302 – Provide reflexology for complementary therapies
- Optional Unit: Unit V31303 – Healthy eating and wellbeing for the complementary therapy client (additional fee applies)
Duration:
- GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 296. (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:
7 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 100 treatments
Exam board:
VTCT - Vocational training & charitable trust
(Ofqual / government regulated - www.vtct.org.uk)
Career potential:
Reflexologist - 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 for physical & emotional balance, to provide a relaxation, stress relief, uplifting or balancing reflexology treatment tailored to your clients needs.
You will learn a foot reflexology routine as well as a hand reflexology routine
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, cream, wax, powder
Qualification gained:
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in reflexology (VRQ)
Qualification reference:
VTCT code: AC30405
Qulaification no: 600/48401/2
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.
Choose a pricing plan
VTCT L3 Reflexology course - BIDEFORD, DEVON (Pay in full)
Bideford, Devon
Course Dates (8 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED
Jan '24- Tues 9th, Wed 10th;
Feb '24 - Tues 6th, Thurs 29th;
March '24 - Thurs 28th;
April '24 - Wed 24th, Thurs 25th;
June '24 - Wed 5th
DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE
VTCT L3 Reflexology course - BIDEFORD, DEVON (Pay monthly x6 months)
Bideford, Devon
Course Dates (7 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED
Jan '24- Tues 9th, Wed 10th;
Feb '24 - Tues 6th, Thurs 29th;
March '24 - Thurs 28th;
April '24 - Wed 24th, Thurs 25th;
June '24 - Wed 5th
DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE
VTCT L3 Reflexology course - PLYMOUTH, DEVON (Pay in full)
Plymouth, Devon
Course Dates (7 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED
Jan '24 - Sat 27th, Sun 28th
March '24 - Sun 10th, Sat 16th, Sat 30th
April '24 - Sat 13th, Sat 27th
DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE
VTCT L3 Reflexology course - PLYMOUTH, DEVON (Pay DEPOSIT - Pay monthly) Course fee £1297
This is for the deposit payment ONLY. The balance is then payable direct to the Plymouth venue, and they will arrange your payment plan direft with you (to book your payment plan, please email - learning@holistictherapiestraining.co.uk)
Venue:
Plymouth, Devon
Course Dates (7 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED
Jan '24 - Sat 27th, Sun 28th
March '24 - Sun 10th, Sat 16th, Sat 30th
April '24 - Sat 13th, Sat 27th
DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE
Course curriculum
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1Section 1 - Welcome to the course
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2Section 2 - Routine, audio lesson (s) and case studies (downloadable)
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3Section 2A - Preparing for assessments (observations)
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4Section 3 - Unit UV31268 - Principles and practice unit
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5Section 4 - Unit UV31267 - Business practice unit
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6Section 5 - Unit UV31302 - Provide reflexology unit
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7Section 6 - Unit UV31299 - Anatomy & physiology unit
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8A&P Revision - avail on or before 1/12/23