Beauty - VTCT Diploma in Massage Therapy

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM HOMEWOOD SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM CENTRE FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 22nd November 2023

Applications Close: - 19th January 2024

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

Option Blocks: - https://www.homewood-school.co.uk/119/options-blocks

Students must select a minimum of three courses, each from a different block

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices.

Open Event: - 22nd November 2023 4pm - 7pm

Open Mornings: - Monday 13th November and Tuesday 14th November 2023, 9:15am - 11.15am

The course programme includes theory lessons, practical workshops and project work. All students need to complete practical assessments as well as multiple choice written papers to gain the full certificate. All equipment and consumables are provided during the course. Students are expected to buy a Beauty Tunic which must be worn with black trousers and black closed in shoes for every practical lesson.

you will be studying the following units:

• Health & Safety – Understanding the importance of this within the industry.
• Personal Health & Wellbeing – Including nutrition and fitness.
• Anatomy & Physiology – The understanding of all the systems of the body and how they work.
• Body Massage – Practical and theory.
• Exploring Alternative and Complementary Therapies – Independent research and project work.
• Aromatherapy – Practical and theory.
• Indian Head massage – Practical and theory.
• Hot Stone Massage – Practical and theory

5 GCSEs at grade 4+, including English.

The qualification can lead to employment within a beauty salon, spa or leisure centre. Students can choose to develop their career and progress onto other areas such as physiotherapy, osteopathy, sports massage, homeopathy, nutritional advice or hypnotherapy, to name but a few.