VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Who is this qualification for?
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy is a technical level qualification aimed at developing the knowledge, understanding and technical skills needed for a career as a Sports Massage Therapist, either employed or self employed. This qualification has been specifically designed for the 16-19 and 19 plus age group and is based on the the national occupational standards for massage, namely CNH1, CNH7 and CNH20.
This qualification was developed collaboratively with the following organisations; Active IQ, Central YMCA Qualifications, CIBTAC, ITEC and VTCT with input from the industry through the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and the General Council for Massage Therapies (GCMT).
What does this qualification cover?
The content of this qualification is comprised of all the required elements needed to work effectively and efficiently as a sports massage therapist. This includes anatomy and physiology, professional practice, an understanding of the principles of health and fitness and how to provide sports massage treatments. The level 3 sports massage therapist will be able to work safely and effectively on dysfunctional tissue in a range of context, to include, pre-event, post event, intra-event and for maintenance purposes.
Learners who complete this qualification will be able to gain employment and obtain insurance to work as a sports massage therapist.
Progression
- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports massage therapy
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-based exercise)
Assessment
This qualification will be delivered, assessed and assured in line with the:
- CNHC code of conduct, ethics and performance
- Skills for Health's QCF assessment principles
- VTCT assessment guidance and evidence requirements
Support
- Skills for Health
- General council for massage therapy
- CHNC
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Some facts
Qualification: VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Qualification Number: 601/4618/7
GLH: 225
Units: 5
Minimum Credits: 37
Course contents:
UNIT CODE
UNIT TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
GLH
UB30B20
Provide body massage treatments
3
10
79
UB30B23
Provide Indian head massage
3
7
54
UB30B24
Carry out massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
3
8
67
UB30B28
Provide stone therapy treatments
3
10
88
UG31G22
Monitor procedures to safely control work operations
3
4
30
UG31H32
Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities
3
5
32
UNIT CODE
UNIT TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
GLH
UB300S2
Monitor clients and the operation of sauna, steam and hydrotherapy treatments
3
7
59
UB300S3
Provide body wrapping and flotation treatments
3
7
59
UB30B12
Plan and provide airbrush make-up
3
8
62
UB30B13
Provide body electrical treatments
3
12
106
UB30B14
Provide facial electrical treatments
3
12
106
UB30B15
Provide single eyelash extension treatments
3
5
44
UB30B21
Provide UV tanning services
3
2
16
UB30B25
Provide self-tanning services
3
3
27
UB30B26
Provide female intimate waxing services
3
5
44
UB30B27
Provide male intimate waxing services
3
5
44
UG31G11
Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business
3
4
26