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Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy

(610/4433/7)


Overview

The NQual Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy is designed to provide learners with knowledge and skills relating to massage therapy. It will provide individuals with the chance to develop knowledge and gain skills to seek employment or progression onto higher level qualifications.


This qualification allows learners to pursue a career in various settings, including spas, salons, wellness centres, or even start your own practice.

The units specified within this document cover a variety of areas and topics relevant to the sector, including health and safety, body massage, hot stone therapy, Indian head massage and the anatomy & physiology knowledge needed to accompany these practical skills.


This qualification has been mapped to the current National Occupational Standards: www.ukstandards.org.uk/en 


This qualification is regulated by Ofqual. 


Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 16


There are no further entry requirements for this qualification.


Unit Guidance

Learners must achieve all mandatory units. The total credit value for this qualification is 59.


Guided Learning Hours

These hours are made up of contact time, guidance or supervision from course tutors, trainers, or training providers. The Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 531.


Total Qualification Time

This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of understanding required for the award of this qualification. This includes the Guided Learning Hours and time spent completing the independent study.


The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 590.


Delivery Options

NQual allows qualifications to be delivered both online and face-to-face. Please check the additional requirements with your Centre EQA if delivering qualifications online.

This NQual Qualification is eligible for UCAS points

This qualification is eligible for UCAS points. Please see the UCAS website for further information of points allocated. You can do this by clicking on the logo to the left.

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Qual Resources.

DHSC Fact Sheet
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Textbook (Sample)
NQual Qualification Textbook

Unit Breakdown:

Mandatory Units

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Optional Units

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Qualification Fee:

£115

Centre Approval Process

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application to NQual

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approval application fee

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