Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Do you see alternative holistic therapies as a way to enhance general health and wellbeing? Are you interested in the human body? Do you have a desire to connect with and help others? Want to get away from a routine desk job? Would you enjoy flexible working hours in a calm environment, either as part of a team or working alone?
This course offers you the opportunity to get internationally recognised ITEC qualifications in a range of therapies to engage in professional practice. As a Holistic/Complimentary Therapist you will use therapies to enhance the mind, body and soul of your clients to maximise vitality.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Year 1: ITEC Diplomas in
Holistic Body Massage
Anatomy and Physiology
Indian Head Massage
Reflexology
Nutrition
Year 2: ITEC Diplomas in
Aromatherapy
On-Site Massage
Stone Massage
Lomi Lomi Massage
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
Career Progression
- Healing Centres
- Health & Wellbeing Centres
- Care Homes
- Spa Salons/Destination Spas
- Hotels/On-demand Massage
- Beauty Salons
- Cruise Ships
- Leisure Centres
