ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage

During this course the student will study the theory of massage as well as practical skills sessions to enable them to provide a full body massage. This indepth course will cover client assessments and also provide practical sessions, providing a robust knowledge base.

To proceed in a course such as the Diploma in Holistic Massage, students must have a prior qualification in Level 3 Diploma Anatomy and Physiology.

The main aim of the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage is to enable candidates to provide treatments for the purposes of relaxation and stress release.

It also aims:

• to provide skills at Level 3 in the National Qualification Framework for those interested in the Complementary Therapy/Care industry
• to provide opportunities for staff in the Complementary Therapy/ Care industry to gain a Level 3 qualification
• to qualify candidates as Massage Therapists at Level 3 in the Complementary /Care industry
• to sustain the interest of candidates wanting to work in the Complementary Therapy industry
• to encourage knowledge and understanding for the Complementary Therapy/Care industry at Level 3
• to provide opportunities for candidates to focus on the development of the major Key skills and the wider Key skills in a Therapy context such as communicating with clients, working with others and problem solving
• to provide opportunities for candidates to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as a Massage Therapist.

The candidate will study the theory of massage treatments as well as anatomy and physiology of the whole body. The underpinning knowledge and skills required to successfully perform a Massage treatment are also required.

Case studies are also required to be completed for this award. The case studies form the internal assessment and should be assessed throughout the training by the tutor using the ITEC Case Study Guidance sheet. The case studies are then verified by an ITEC Examiner at the end of the course during the visit for invigilating the practical examination. The case studies ensure that a variety of clients must be consulted and treated in all the above areas and the outcomes of the treatments must be documented in order to gain experience of working with a variety of clients and conditions whilst candidates are still under supervision. Detailed rationales for the type of massage treatment and outcomes must be shown, as well as after care.

Pre-requisite
The ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology is a pre-requisite to the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage. The Diploma in Holistic Massage can be booked as a combination course with the Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology. Please contact us for further information and course commencement dates.

Opportunities for progression:

Once candidates have achieved the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage they may progress on to other ITEC or equivalent awards at level 3, for example:

• Spa treatments
• Aromatherapy Massage
• Reflexology
• Indian Head Massage
• Sports Massage

This award qualifies graduates to operate their own clinic or home visiting practice. Graduates can also gain employment in Salons, Health Club, Health Farms, Spas and Liners, NHS Trust and various aspects of the Care Industry.

Tutor: Wendy Smith (view biography) and Kathryn Humphries (view biography) 

ITEC require 100% attendance in order to obtain the Level 3 Diploma. Students who do not attend all modules will need to organise tutorials with their tutor to enable them to access missed information.  A fee is payable for this service.

Cost: £675.00 for the full diploma programme.

To secure your place: A deposit of £100.00 secures a place. The balance is then due no later than 30 days prior to commencement of the course. You can choose to spread the cost of the programme and pay by affordable monthly installments over the duration of your course and on an INTEREST FREE BASIS - click here to complete an Easy Payment Plan form and submit it with your booking.

Those students who choose to take the final ITEC course assessments and examinations will also be required to pay the associated registration and assessment fees. These are currently set at 103.15 pounds per examination. These fees are payable in full on or before day one of the course and, once paid, are strictly non refundable.

Funding bulletin

Please note that funding of a non repayable grant of 150 pounds may be available to students enrolling on this programme. The eligibility criteria are as follows:

Areas covered
Students must live and / work in either:
Walsall
Wolverhampton
Smethwick
Dudley

Applicants must work a minimum of 16 hours per week. If you think you are eligible, kindly contact us for further details of how to apply.

To view the ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage documents please click to visit: www.itecworld.co.uk

For further information on this course please contact us