HOLISTIC MASSAGE

AGE RANGE: 16-18, 19+

 

TOTAL QUALIFICATION TIME: (TQT) 410

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GUIDED LEARNING (GL): Hours 250

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ASSESSMENTS: 

To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully achieve the

following assessments:

• External practical examination

• External theory examination

• Portfolio of evidence containing - Case studies

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GRADING:

Pass | Merit | Distinction

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PRE-REQUISITE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 

Learners who wish to undertake this qualification must also achieve the VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention (COVID-19) for Complementary Therapies and Sports Massage qualification or a regulated equivalent. It is the responsibility of the centre to ensure that learners have the required knowledge, understanding and skills to enrol and successfully achieve this qualification.

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AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 

The main aim of the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide massage treatments to the general public and to gain employment in the massage industry. This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and over and is designed to provide occupational competence at level 3. It also provides a sound platform into further training at level 3 and 4.

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CONTENT:

This qualification is for learners who want to work within the massage industry. The qualification consists of 3 mandatory units with a total of 250 hours of Guided Learning (GL) to achieve the full qualification.

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The main skills the learner will perform are:

• Consultation techniques – to include understanding the needs of clients and when and when not to treat them, contra-indications, referral procedures explaining possible contra-actions and providing aftercare and homecare advice.

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• Health, safety and hygiene – contextualised to the environment in which the learner is working.

 

• Holistic massage techniques – to include selecting a suitable massage medium for the client’s skin type, classical massage movements and adapting the treatment to the client’s specific needs The learner will also develop knowledge about current legislation and working practice requirements and client care and communication which is essential to work and be successful in the industry.

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This qualification also provides:

• The related knowledge and understanding required to perform the massage skills listed above effectively, in particular the anatomy and physiology of the body and common diseases and disorders that may affect when a client should or should not receive treatment.

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• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of complementary therapies.

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• Knowledge and understanding of professional conduct and business awareness in a complementary therapies context.

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• Opportunities for learners to focus on the development of their wider skills in a massage setting such as communicating with clients, working with others and problem solving.

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• Opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as an holistic massage therapist.