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Hair and Beauty

Holistic Therapies for Massage Therapists

Campus Granton Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 6

Study mode Evening

Duration 20 weeks

Start date Jan 2024

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Course overview

This 18-week exciting short course is designed to develop understanding and basic skills in a range of Holistic Therapies.

In addition to becoming proficient in the skills involved, you will learn and show an understanding of all aspects of related anatomy and physiology and current health and safety.

On completion of this course you will be able to perform Full Body Massage, Indian Head Massage, Hot stone Massage, Thai Compress and Bamboo Massage which will enable you to seek employment in the Beauty and Spa industry or progress to further studies within the Beauty and Wellness sectors.

This course is ABT Accredited 

Please Note: 

The cost, of course, is £450 and must be paid prior to the start of the course. 

Some theory will be delivered online - you will be required to have access to IT to enable                   you  to complete this part of the course e.g. laptop, Pc, iPhone, Android phone.

We also ask all students to adhere to the dress code for the department as follows:

  • Black Trousers
  • Black T-Shirt
  • Black Shoes

If you are interested in being a model for our students or want to try out our salons before beginning your studying journey, simply book in for a treatment.

What you will learn

The basic skills in preparing and performing a range of Holistic Therapies for the Beauty and Spa Industry. This is includes -

  • Full Body Massage
  • Stone Therapy Massage
  • Indian Head Massage
  • Bamboo Massage
  • Herbal Compress Massage

How the course is assessed

  • All practical assessments are carried out on paying clients within our salons.  
  • The theory aspects of the course are carried out under exam conditions completing open book assessments and closed book assessments

Number of days per week

  • 1 evening per week for 18 weeks 6:00-8:30pm – Tuesday  
  • Plus 6 hours self-directed study

Entry requirements

  • All applicants must be 18 years of age or older before the start date of the course and have paid for the course in full.
  • All applicants must have achieved a Body Massage qualification

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • There is no formal interview process

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

On completion of this course you will be able to perform a range of holistic therapies  which will enable you to seek employment in the Beauty and Spa industry or progress to further your studies with our Full-Time Beauty, Spa, Complementary Therapies and/or other short courses.

Career options

  • Employment at trainee level in the Beauty Industry
  • Self-employed to carry out basic face and body massage treatments 
  • Further your studies with our Full-Time Beauty, Wellness Therapies and/or other short courses 

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date Duration
Granton Campus Evening 23/01/24 20 Weeks

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