VTCT Level 3 Diploma in
MASSAGE
SSNT WILL NO LONGER BE RUNNING COURSES FROM SEPT 2025
This VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage is a wonderful qualification. It’s designed to teach a complete beginner the skills to work up to a professional standard in Classical and Swedish Style Techniques.
After successful completion of this course, you will hold a Professional Massage qualification and will be able to gain insurance to practice as a therapist in a variety of environments such as:
Your own private practice working as a Self-Employed Practitioner
In a salon
Spa setting, health club or hotel
In the NHS or other healthcare setting.
What we will cover in the course:
The effects and benefits of Massage
Possible side effects and lifestyle advice
Cautions during treatment
Contraindications to massage
Preparation of the therapist
Preparing your Treatment room
Anatomy & Physiology covering the 12 systems
Massage Techniques such as Effleurage, Petrissage, Friction, Hacking and Tapping
Massage Oils for use during a treatment
Preparing your client and medical form procedure
The complete Massage therapy treatment including:
Full body massage sequence including back, legs, abdominal massage, arms, shoulder & neck and facial massage
Hygiene procedures
Treatment evaluation with your client.
Assessment techniques – initial treatment, on-going after care and advice
Professional Ethics
Business Conduct
Building your client base
Running a Holistic Massage Practice
Self Care and Reflective Practice
How will you be assessed?
An internal body massage theory test
Practical massage assessments
2 x multiple choice Anatomy & Physiology exams
3 x assignments
Do I have to do any work outside of class time?
Case studies - 30 treatments
Assignments and home study
Course Structure and Fees
£1850
Unit UV31300 Provide Massage
Unit UV31299 Anatomy & Physiology
Unit UV31267 Business Practice
Unit UV31268 Principles & Practices of Complementary Therapies