VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Beauty Therapy Massage
(VRQ) training course - BIDEFORD VENUE

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Course overview

The VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Beauty Therapy Massage is a professional qualification for those who want to offer full body massage as part of their beauty or holistic therapy treatments.

This course teaches a complete Swedish massage routine, anatomy and physiology, client care, and professional standards — giving you everything you need to offer relaxing and effective massage treatments with confidence.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

✔ Beauty therapists wanting to add massage to their skillset
✔ Career changers seeking a hands-on, rewarding new path
✔ Students progressing from Level 2 beauty therapy
✔ Therapists wanting to work in salons, spas or freelance

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

📌 Full Swedish massage routine 📌 Full Indian head massage routine 📌 Full Stone therapy massage routine 📌 How to incorporate pre-blended aromatherapy oils into your treatments
📌 Client consultation, preparation and aftercare
📌 Anatomy and physiology for massage
📌 Professionalism, health and safety
📌 Contraindications and adaptation techniques
📌 Benefits of massage and stress reduction

COURSE BENEFITS

✨ Learn complete massage treatment routines
✨ Gain a nationally recognised, insurable VTCT qualification
✨ Improve client satisfaction and increase service value
✨ Boost your confidence, knowledge and hands-on skills
✨ Step into a career with flexible opportunities in beauty and wellness

HOW THIS COURSE WILL BENEFIT YOU

🚫Feel unsure doing massage without training?
→ Learn everything you need with support and hands-on guidance.

🚫Can’t get insured or employed without a recognised qualification?
→ This course is fully accredited and accepted by insurers and employers.

🚫Worried about the science side?
→ You’ll learn anatomy and physiology step-by-step, with tutor support.

WHY SHOULD YOU BOOK THIS COURSE?

💖 You’ll feel confident delivering professional massage treatments
💖 You’ll gain a respected VTCT qualification for your CV or business
💖 You’ll open doors to spa, salon and freelance therapy opportunitiesFAQS

💬 “Do I need to have completed Level 2 Beauty Therapy first?”
✅ NO - This course can be studied as a complete beginner.

💬 “Will I be able to work in a spa or salon after this?”
✅ Yes — this is a widely accepted industry qualification.

💬 “Is it practical or online?”
✅ It’s blended — with in-person practical learning and tutor-supported theory.


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Course Fee:

£2,257

(Pay in full or pay monthly)

Course dates & venues

This course is available at the following venues


Bideford, Devon (10 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED

May '26 - Thurs 14th, Thurs 21st

June '26 - Mon 15th & Thurs 18th

July '26 - Thurs 9th

Sept '26 - Thurs 10th

Oct '26 - Thurs 8th

Nov '26 - Thurs 12th & Mon 23rd


Coursework & Case Study days offered each month (optional)


+ monthly live zoom video coursework support lessons (dates tbc)

DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

Course information

Pre-requisite / Entry level:
None
Course format:
10 day practicals (training/assessment/exams) + online learning modules + case studies
(You must carry out and document evidence of a minimum of 6 treatments per subject learnt)
Attendance:
10 days practical
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
Exam board:
VTCT - Vocational training & charitable trust
(Ofqual / government regulated - www.vtct.org.uk)

Career potential:
Beauty therapist / massage therapist - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist.
Additional costs:
You will need to purchase your own kits to bring to the training & in order to carry out your case studies, ie massage oils, stone therapy massage kit, massage couch to be able to practice your treatments at home.
Qualification gained:
VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Beauty Therapy Studies (Massage) (VRQ)
VTCT code: AB30495
Qulaification no: 600/8664/6

Course content:
UV30491 Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
UV30468 Client care and communication in beautyrelated industries
UV30424 Provide body massage
UV30475 Apply stone therapy massage
UV30425 Provide massage using pre-blended
aromatherapy oils
UV30574 Provide Indian head massage
Guided learning hours (GLH):
330
(GLH incl’s. practical, coursework/homework, case studies, assessments, research/reading, revision, written exams)

Insurance

Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)
We recommend you hold student insurance while studying this course to cover you while practicing &/or when carrying out case studies (where applicable).
  • If you already have therapist insurance - You should be able to add this therapy onto your current insurance
    If you do not have therapist insurance - You can take out student insurance while practicing, and top this up to therapist insurance when qualified. You can take out student insurance for around £25 which will cover you for up to 12 months. For more information and aa list of recommended insurers - CLICK HERE

Course Lessons

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Karen Ashton

Your instructor
Karen Ashton, founder of Holistic Therapies Training Academy and also known as 'The Aromatherapy Geek,' combines her business acumen and passion for holistic wellness to create a thriving training academy. With a background in business ownership, office management, and accounting, Karen meticulously crafts courses that meet industry standards for online, accredited, and VTCT programs. Originally established in Swindon, Wiltshire, the academy flourished after Karen moved to Bideford, Devon, in 2011 for a better work-life balance. Today, she mentors aspiring therapists, helping them achieve professional success while balancing their personal lives. Karen is also an author, vlogger, and course writer, currently working on her second publication, and continues to inspire others.
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