VTCT Level 3 Award in Taping and Strapping for Sport and Active Leisure (VRQ) course

Ofqual / government regulated qualification

Exam board: VTCT (Vocational training & charitable trust)

VTCT Level 3 Award in Taping and Strapping for Sport and Active Leisure (VRQ) course

The VTCT Level 3 Award in Taping and

Strapping in Sport and Active Leisure is a qualification that has been designed to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding you will need to apply taping and strapping to prevent and manage injury in sport and active leisure.

This qualification may also serve as continuing professional development (CPD) for those already working in the sport and active leisure industry.

Throughout this qualification you will develop an understanding of the accepted standards of practice, the relevant indications and contraindications, and health, safety and hygiene related to taping and strapping.

You will be able to devise and evaluate taping and strapping strategies and develop the practical skills needed for the correct application of taping and strapping in sport and active leisure.

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:

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)

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 (3 days):

ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED

Please ask for next available course dates

+ 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

£497

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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 - Unit UV30555 - Applying taping & strapping unit
- Training Manual - Download
- Module 1 - Assignment 1 - LO2: Be able to devise and agree taping and strapping strategies for clients
- Module 2 - Assignment 2 - LO5: Be able to produce and store client records
- Module 3 - Assignment 3 - LO6: Know how anatomy and physiology underpin the application of taping and strapping
- Module 4 - Assignment 4 - LO7: Understand the agreed standards of practice when taping and strapping in sport and active leisure
- Module 5 - Assignment 5 - LO8: Understand the indications for and contra-indications to taping and strapping
- Module 6 - Assignment 6 - LO9: Understand the importance of concurring and presenting taping and strapping strategies
- Module 7 - Assignment 7 - LO10: Understand the importance of hygiene and client positioning when taping and strapping
- Module 8 - Assignment 8 - LO11: Understand how to evaluate the effectiveness of taping and strapping
- Module 9 - Achieving assessments (observations)
- Module 10 - Achieving the range

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