Course Description

This Diploma is recognised by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and The Guild for full membership.

Classes are held over 15 class days - 2 days per month over 7 months. Each day runs from 9.30am to 5.30pm with a one hour break for lunch. There is also a short break each morning and afternoon. Class sizes are small to ensure close personal supervision at all times.

A significant amount of home study and background reading is necessary. Students should set aside approximately four to five hours per week to work on home assignments.

A recommended reading list is supplied at the beginning of the course.


Course Content

The school is now offering the new 7 module qualification, which is made up of the following:

1. Business Practice for complementary therapies
2. Principles and practice for complementary therapies
3. Health, safety and hygiene for complementary therapies
4. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology for complementary therapies
5  Knowledge of less common pathology for complementary therapies
6. Provide body massage for complementary therapies
7. Reflective practice for body massage


Teaching Methods

The educational aims are to develop the in-depth knowledge and skill required to provide safe and effective treatments.

The following methods are used:

• Lectures and visual aids
• Detailed demonstrations and practice of techniques
• Handouts and workbooks
• Supervised practice and individual practical experience
• Open discussion periods with course tutor
• Presentation of detailed case studies
• Monitored home assignments
• Continuous assessment by course tutor of the development of personal qualities required of a professional practitioner
• Individual tutorial sessions with course tutor

Class Size

A maximum of 10 students per class allows the tutor to monitor individual progress and development. Students work in pairs during practical sessions. Students receive ongoing support throughout the course.

Evidence of Achievement

Students will be required to show achievement of a range of relevant learning outcomes and assessment criteria, as set by the Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT).

• Three practical assessments
• Presentation of 30 case study treatments
• Portfolio of evidence

There is no final written examination for the Body Massage. There will be a final multiple choice examination only for the Anatomy and Physiology. Students will prepare, under the guidance of the course tutor, a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate that they have covered and achieved all the required learning outcomes.

Qualification Attained

Students will gain the VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Body Massage.

Entrance Requirements

Applicants must be 19 years or over. No formal qualifications are necessary.

Course Dates

The next course will start Sunday 30th September 2012 (click here to see a list of all the course dates). Interviews are currently taking place. Early booking is advised as classes fill up very quickly.

Course Fees

The cost of the course is £1050.

In addition, students are required to pay £16 to become a lifetime member of VTCT (this is a one time payment), and £87 registration fee for the diploma (VTCT) - both amounts to be paid at enrolment on the first day. These charges may be subject to change by VTCT.

Click here to view Payment Options for the course.

How to Apply

Please contact the course tutor - Christina Lyne by telephone on 01243 586804 or by email at enq@aromalyne.com

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