VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish massage (VRQ) training course - BIDEFORD VENUE

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Course overview
Get fully qualified and recognised as a professional massage therapist with the VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage. This regulated qualification allows you to work in salons, spas, and as a self-employed therapist. Learn anatomy, health & safety, hygiene, client care, and full-body massage techniques with tutor support every step of the way.

Who is this course for?
✔ Beginners who want a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification (Ofqual regulated)
✔ Career changers wanting a structured, professional training route
✔ Therapists who need a regulated qualification for employment
✔ Those planning to go on to other Level 3/4 VTCT qualifications and diplomas

What You Will Learn
📌 Anatomy, physiology, and pathology
📌 Client consultation, care, and professionalism
📌 Full-body Swedish massage routine
📌 Health, safety & hygiene in a salon setting
📌 Portfolio building, case studies and assessments

Course Benefits
✨ Meets requirements for insurance and employment
✨ Pathway to work in spas, salons, or start your own business
✨ Includes tutor support and assessment & exam prep
✨ Builds confidence through structured training
✨ Recognised UK-wide by insurers and employers

How This Course Will Benefit You
🚫 Not sure where to start? → This is your entry into a professional massage career
🚫 Worried about online-only courses? → This is blended learning with hands-on and tutor support with online learning too
🚫 Feel overwhelmed by study? → You’ll get clear guidance, deadlines, feedback and support as much as you need

Why Should You Book This Course?
💖 It gives you a clear, recognised qualification
💖 It boosts your confidence and career options
💖 It opens the door to working in your dream career setting — spa, salon, or self-employed

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ's)
💬 “Is this different from the diploma?”
✅ Yes — this is the Certificate, focused specifically on Swedish Massage, not a full massage for complementary therapy diploma, see our blog explaining the difference – CLICK HERE.

💬 “Do I need prior experience?”
✅ No, this course is suitable for beginners starting their massage training journey, and provides you with a foundation qualification to build your career on.

💬 “How long will it take to complete?”
✅ This depends on your pace, but most students complete within 3–6 months with blended learning support.

How This Course Works
📖 Blended format: online theory + in-person practical sessions with assessments and exams
📚 Tutor support with assignments and assessments
📜 VTCT Level 3 regulated qualification, fully insurable, Ofqual regulated qualification

💡 Start your journey to becoming a professional massage therapist today!
👉 Enrol now and gain your VTCT Level 3 Certificate.


* VTCT massage course,
* Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage,
* regulated massage training,
* VTCT massage qualification UK

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Course Fee:

£847

(Pay in full or pay monthly)

Course dates & venues

This course is available at the following venues


Bideford, Devon (5 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED

May '25 - Tues 6th & Tues 20th;
June '25 - Mon 16th;
July '25 - Mon 14th;
Sept '25 - Fri 12th;

+ 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:
5 day practicals (training/assessment/exams) + online learning modules + case studies
(You must carry out and document evidence of a minimum of 6 treatments)
Attendance:
5 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:
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 products and equipment in order to carry out your case studies and practice your skills. i.e., Treatment couch / chair, massage medium (ie grapeseed oil/cream/wax/powder)
Qualification gained:
VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish massage (VRQ)
VTCT code: AM30136
Qulaification no: 500/9043/4
Course content:
Unit UV30491 – Monitor & maintain health & safety practice in the salon
Unit UV30468 – Client care and communication I beauty-related industries
Unit UV30424 – Provide Body Massage
Guided learning hours (GLH):
141
(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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