Venue & course dates:

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Pre-requisite / Entry level:

A Level 3 Complementary therapies qualification to include all of the following - level 3 massage, level 3 aromatherapy, level 3 reflexology & level 3 A&P

Course format:

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

+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)

Course content:

• Unit UCT11M - Interpersonal skills for the complementary therapist
• UCT16M - Advanced massage therapy for the complementary therapist
• UCT15M - Advanced aromatherapy for the complementary therapist
• UCT17M - Advanced reflexology techniques for the complementary therapist

Duration:

• GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 253. (GLH incl’s. practical, coursework, case studies, assessments, research/reading)
• 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:

12 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:

To achieve this qualification you must carry out and document evidence of the following case studies:

• UCT15M - Advanced aromatherapy for the complementary therapist: You must carry out and document evidence for a minimum of 30 treatments. Five clients must receive a minimum of six treatments. The case studies must include evaluations and reflective practice.
• UCT17M - Advanced reflexology techniques for the complementary therapist: You must carry out and document evidence for a minimum of 36 recorded treatments using all reflexology types to meet individual client needs. It is anticipated that a number of different reflexology types may be used within each study.
• UCT16M - Advanced massage therapy for the complementary therapist: You must carry out and document evidence for a minimum of 30 recorded treatments on a minimum of 15 clients with a minimum of two treatments per client.

Exam board:

VTCT - Vocational training & charitable trust

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

Career potential:

Advanced / clinical Massage therapist / Aromatherapist & 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 within a clinical setting with ailments & treatable medical conditions.

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, aromatherapy kit

Qualification gained:

VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Complementary therapies (VRQ)

Qualification reference:

VTCT code: CT4D3

Qulaification no: 601/8315/5

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)

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