VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage (500/9043/4)

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There are no pre-requisites for this course. Suitable for complete beginners to beauty / massage.

VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage (500/9043/4) carries 16 credits.

Units covered within this qualification are:

  • UV30491 – Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
  • UV30468 – Client care and communication in beauty related industries
  • UV30424 – Provide body massage

If you are looking to embark on a career as a Massage Therapist, working either in a salon, spa, on board a cruise ship or from home and/or mobile, our VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage (500/9043/4) course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, practical skills and industry-required qualification to be able do this with confidence. Students will need access to a pc to complete coursework and online exams.

This qualification can be completed in as little as 24 weeks but you have up to 12 months to fully complete the course.

Spa Body Massage Training (2 days) covers;

  • Health, safety & hygiene
  • Consultation techniques
  • Contraindications
  • Practical tuition on performing Swedish Body Massage
  • Massage movements and modifications
  • Express Body Massage routine covering legs, arms, back, neck & shoulders using massage oil
  • Figure analysis
  • Calculating BMI
  • Advanced massage movements
  • Using different massage mediums
  • Spa Body Massage routine covering legs, arms, back, neck, shoulders & abdomen; incorporating the face and scalp
  • Aftercare advice

Much of the qualification is completed as home-study, including written and practical coursework making this an ideal route for those who wish to study flexibly around other commitments.

The practical training days for this course will run from 10am – 4pm; although we ask students to arrive at 9.45am to ensure a prompt start. You will learn the theory of the treatment firstly, and spend the majority of the training days acquiring and demonstrating your practical skills, with a short break for lunch. Students will need access to a pc to complete coursework and online exams.

Once you have completed all training and coursework, you will arrange to attend a multiple choice written assessment day and practical assessment days to achieve your VTCT qualification.

VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage is becoming the industry-required standard and recognized in many sectors of the massage industry. This particular course will enable you to provide Swedish massage treatments to your clients and work as a professional massage therapist, either self-employed or within a salon. You will learn the muscle-relieving Swedish body massage techniques.

Whilst you are perfecting your practical skills during training, you will also be consolidating your theoretical knowledge with our comprehensive study material from home, answering written questions in your electronic workbooks to submit as coursework. You will also be practicing the skills that you have learnt at our training centre on models (friends/family) at home, gradually building a portfolio of treatments to submit as your practical coursework.

Our assessment process will ensure that your techniques, from hygiene requirements to attention to detail, are at a satisfactory industry level, and re-affirm the skills learnt during your practical training. This exciting course is hands-on, provides you with in-depth detail of massage treatments and it is designed to prepare you to begin your career within the industry. The qualification not only provides you with extensive career opportunities, it is also internationally recognized and demonstrates your ability to work to an industry-standard level of practice.

Our diploma courses are suitable for complete beginners and do not require any prior learning to be able to train with us; many of our students are not beauty trained and are looking to start up a business in the industry. We welcome students of all abilities, whether you are looking to learn a new skill from scratch or currently working as a therapist and looking to refresh your knowledge of particular treatments.

The are no formal pre-requisites for this course. Suitable for complete beginners to beauty / massage.

Students will require a good command of spoken and written English to complete the VTCT qualification. Students will need access to a pc to complete coursework and online exams.

You will give and receive body massage treatments as part of this course. Students work upon each other so no models are required. Training sessions can be mixed sex depending on bookings made, however privacy screens are used to ensure all student discretion. Should you require to attend a training day with same-sex students only in attendance e.g. for religious reasons, please contact us before booking so we can look at the best training date for you. All products and tools are provided for the training days at the centre when you attend. No kit is required to complete the training days, nor included in the course fee.

On the training days, you only need to bring a hand and bath towel for your personal use, completed enrolment form and cold food for your lunch (e.g. sandwich/salad). You will need access to basic products/tools and models at home to complete your case studies and for practical assessment also.

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We are so proud at The Beauty Academy to work with such a professional, passionate and friendly team of tutors, all of which hold a Level 2 and Level 3 qualification in their specialised sector. Our tutors are also all qualified with either Level 4 PTTLS or equivalent teaching awards in education, with years of experience in beauty-related professional industries. Furthermore, our tutors who are involved in the assessment process all hold an Assessors Award.

We pride ourselves on the welcoming nature of our tutors and their ability to engage, educate and enrich students from all ages and backgrounds. All of our tutors are dedicated to maintaining their knowledge and keeping up to date with the latest treatments and techniques in the ever-changing industry.

If you would like to read more about our fantastic tutors individually, please have a look at our Meet the Tutors page.

When you have successfully completed your training course(s), you will receive a diploma certificate issued by The Beauty Academy and accredited by ABT. This not only demonstrates your commitment to the training, but also allows you to obtain Public Liability insurance so you can start offering treatments to paying clients from home or mobile.

Once you have completed your assessment days you will receive your qualification certificate (this can take up to 12 weeks to be released from the awarding body VTCT).

Once you have completed your practical training days with us, there is no additional work to be completed in order to achieve The Beauty Academy diploma certificate which is sent to you by email within 1-2 working days and you can then begin working from home or mobile once insurance has been obtained.

Aside from your practical training, your VTCT qualification course also involves home-study and assessments as required by the awarding body VTCT. The qualification requires written coursework to be submitted and marked by an assessor before you can be progressed to the assessment stage.

At the time of booking your qualification, you will be sent your study materials (including: workbooks; Student Study Guide; revision notes and our Student Handbook) to get you started with your written coursework, which must be completed at home. You will also need to have access to basic facial skincare products and tools at home to complete the small number of treatment case studies towards a portfolio, to help develop your skills and confidence ready for assessment. Once coursework is complete, you will be invited to arrange your written assessments and then practical assessment day(s). The VTCT certificate is issued by the awarding body following successful completion of the assessment days. We have a Support Team that is on hand to answer any of your questions via email and will get back to you before the end of the working day

The Beauty Academy offers an excellent, discounted insurance scheme with Balens; a Specialist Insurance Brokers aimed at Health and Well-Being Professionals, offering both Therapist and Student Therapist insurance for those who train with us as part of our Classroom based courses and/or VTCT qualifications. Read more about insurance options here or Get a quote online now.

Students may otherwise wish to consider the accrediting partner for our classroom courses for insurance. Purchase insurance from ABT quoting code ACADEMY99.

Completion of this qualification will enable you to gain employment within a salon or spa providing a range of holistic treatments. You can also gain insurance to begin working from home or mobile, to establish your own business. Holistic treatments have been popular for centuries of all backgrounds, ages and genders. Massage Therapy offers a solid foundation to build a regular client base providing therapeutic treatments. Progression could be to move into Spa management, work on a cruise liner or into advanced holistic therapy so opportunities are plentiful within this sector.

We offer high-quality ABT accredited training with experienced tutors, professional equipment and a great atmosphere to train in. Our training centres are well-equipped, within easy reach of public transport and regularly inspected by the awarding body (VTCT) which we provide qualifications through; to ensure we are giving you the best service for your money. We pride ourselves on working with only qualified and industry experienced tutors who are friendly, welcoming and happy to go the extra mile to deliver the very best student experience possible. 

All courses are run as smaller groups than most other providers, allowing plenty of opportunity to ask questions or seek further support if required. Our training centres are permanent and exclusive to us and they are always set-up ready to begin your training. All centres have the very latest equipment and products required to adhere to industry standards. We have a Support Team that is on hand to answer any of your questions via email and will get back to you within 24 hours.

You may also consider completing a further qualification to further your career opportunities within another specialized sector of the industry such as beauty therapy or nail technology. To learn more about the qualifications that we offer, please click here.

There are also several additional follow-on skills courses including Facial Massage & Skincare for example, to further the range of treatments possible to offer to clients or when working in a salon/spa or on a cruise liner.

We also offer a Starting a Business in Beauty Therapy course for our students; a comprehensive, home-study course that would complement any course completed with us, aimed at those looking to launch a business in the industry.

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Course Info & Price

Course Duration
Fast Track 10am to 4pm

Spa Body Massage (Swedish) Training Course

Fee

£1,299.00

Total price for 1 Student(s): £1,299.00

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