Venue & course dates:

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Pre-requisite / Entry level:

A level 3 sports massage qualification is desirable but not essential, or a fitness / instructing qualification

Course format:

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

+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)

Course content:

• UV30555 - Applying taping and strapping to support and limit specific movement in sport and active leisure

Duration:

• GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 32. (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:

3 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:

Sports taping specialist - employed or self-employed, working in a sports / fitness environment.

How this could benefit your clients:

Help clients with taping and strapping to prevent and manage injury in sport and active leisure.

Additional Costs:

You will need to purchase your own tape to bring to the training & in order to carry out your case studies, ie sports tape

Qualification gained:

VTCT Level 3 Award in Taping and

Strapping in Sport and Active Leisure (VRQ)

Qualification reference:

VTCT code: AF30024

Qulaification no: 500/9525/0

Units in this qualification have been mapped to the relevant NOS (where applicable). This qualification is regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework.

This qualification is approved and supported by SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure and learning.

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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