IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 05/012021 - Due to the current lockdown, all practical course dates are currently on hold until we can return to work again. All dates will then be rescheduled. You can still book any course and complete online learning in the meantime, with a view of booking the practical learning when we are able to do so. We also offer learning support via zoom and email, and some of our courses are formulated solely as online / zoom learning. Stay safe everyone. Karen & Jason x
Course available at venue below: |
Course Dates: February 2021 - Tues 2nd March 2021 - Tues 9th April 2021 - Tues 6th |
Description:
The Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in how to provide the relaxing and stress relieving treatment of Indian head massage. Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety, client care and communication and promotion and selling of products and services. You will also develop a knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification, such as anatomy and physiology. The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in providing Indian head massage treatments to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to provide your own services for clients.
VTCT L3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage (QCF)
Pre-requisites (entry level):
You are required to undertake the following qualification (this can be studied alongside this course, but must be completed prior to practical assessments)
- Infection Prevention (Covid-19) for complementary therapies & sports massage VTCT Level 2
Course format:
3 days + home study + portfolio coursework + case studies + written exams. Training material is emailed to you.
Course content:
Unit UV30435 - Promote & sell products & services to clients
Unit UV30468 – Client care and communication I beauty-related industries
Unit UV30491 – Monitor & maintain health & safety practice in the salon
Unit UV30574 – Provide Indian Head Massage
Start time:
The home study can be started at anytime, but please ask for course dates practical training element.
Attendance:
3 days
Duration:
GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 140. (GLH incl’s. practical, coursework, case studies, assessments, written exams) Self-paced home study can be started at anytime
Model Required?:
Group training = No, students will work on each other.
One to one training = Yes, you will be required to bring a model along to the practical training to practice your routine on.
Case studies = Yes, you will be required to work on models for your case studies.
Case studies:
You are required to complete enough treatments to cover the range requirements.
Exam board:
The VTCT (Vocational Training & Charitable Trust
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Our students have been offered an amazing opportunity to apply as a volunteer at North Devon Hospice to offer treatments to carers and staff to complete their case studies. The application is subject to interview & recruitment process.Click here for more details |
Career Opportunities:
Self-Employed / employed massage therapist working from home, salon, Spa or Mobile.
Whats included in the course fee:
Training pack (PDF format & word format) A coursework tutor is assigned to you for full support throughout the course. Personalised study plan tailored to the individual students requirements. A VRQ qualification is posted to you on successful completion of the course.
Additional Costs:
You will need to purchase your own products and equipment in order to carry out your case studies and practice your skills.
We recommend you purchase a text book to support your learning, See our reading list by signing up to our FREE student and therapists resources section - https://holistic-therapies-training.teachable.com/p/student-resources-free
Qualification gained:
A VRQ – VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage (QCF)
This qualification is mapped to the relevant NOS (National Occupational Standards), where applicable. This qualification is accredited on the qualifications and credit framework (QCF). 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)
Here are some insurance companies, some with introductory discounts - https://holistic-therapies-training.teachable.com/p/accreditation
Payment Options
Pay by bank transfer, PayPal or PayPal credit.
Please note, if you choose either of these methods, your booking will be processed manually, and can take up to 24 hours to receive access to your training pack.
To select one of these options, or to find out more, click below:
Your Instructor
Jason is a fully qualified holistic therapist, Sports Therapist and teacher. He has many therapies ‘under his belt’ and is very passionate about his work. He comes from a martial art background of 33 years and is the holder of 4 Black belts. And loves adventure and enjoying life. He recently had to give up Teaching martial arts through an Injury, and restarted his holistic Massage path from years ago, Like all our tutors he believes that all our students should have the best training available, and with his background of Martial arts he is dedicated in doing this.
Jason is qualified in and teaches the following therapies:
Level 3 Sports Masssage
Level 4 Sports Therapy
Level 3 Invigilating Exams
Level 3 Nutrition and Diet
Level 3 Education and Training
Level 3 Beauty Therapy Studies
Level 3 Beauty Therapy General (body/Face Electrics, Body/Face Massage, electrical epilation)
Level 3 Swedish Massage
Level 3 Hot Stones
Level 3 Personal Training
Level 3 Assessor
Level 3 Complementary Therapies
Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
Level 4 IQA
Deep Tissue
Warm Bamboo
Chinese Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Preventing Injuries in Sports
Taping and Strapping
Thermal Auricular Therapy
Acupressure
Indian Head Massage
Makeup Treatment (Body Art, Photographic and Media, Airbrush, Camouflage,SFX)
Spray Tanning
Providing Therapies With Cancer and Other Life Limiting Conditions
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology
Aromatherapy
Kettlenetics
Being a martial arts practitioner for over 34 years and an Instructor for 13 years holding 3 Black Belts in 3 disciplines, it is nice to actually help treat people rather than teaching someone to defend, or fight.
“ I love teaching, and seeing whether its a fresh student or experienced one, learning new techniques and progressing their knowledge in helping others.'
Course Curriculum
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PreviewEnrolment
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StartPractical Training Days - Attendance required
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PreviewModule 1 - Introduction
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StartModule 2 - Preparing your E-portfolio
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StartModule 3 - VTCT Assessment log book
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StartModule 4 - To do list
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StartModule 5 - Knowledge questions (Coursework)
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StartModule 6 - Training Resources
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StartModule 7 - Revisions for exam
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StartModule 8 - Assessments
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StartModule 9 - Unit UV30468 - Client Care & Communications
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StartModule 10 - Unit UV30491 - Health & Safety
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StartModule 11 - Unit UV30574 - Indian Head Massage
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StartModule 12 - Unit UV30435 - Promote and sell products and services