VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy

(duration - 7 days or 13 evenings and final examination; 10:30am - 5pm weekdays; 6pm - 9pm evenings)

This qualification can be attained within 4 - 6 months

** INCLUSIVE COURSE within this qualification is: VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Health, Safety, Security & Employment Standards This is a mandatory part of all VTCT Holistic Therapy course, so if you have already completed this qualification or another VTCT course which contained Units M2 & M74 within the last 3 years, you will not be required to repeat. However, you will be required to provide evidence.

What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy has a history dating back thousands of years and the therapy uses aromatic essential oils to enhance well-being and to stimulate and harmonise a healthy physical, mental and emotional state. Through the study and application of aromatic extracts of plants using special massage techniques, healing, relaxation and a general improvement in well-being can be achieved in one treatment. Aromatherapists blend therapeutic essential oils specifically for each individual and suggest methods of usage to stimulate the desired responses. Today, ever more people are turning to traditional therapies such as Aromatherapy to enhance the quality of their lives.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for those wishing to qualify as a professional aromatherapist but also for those who have a genuine interest in taking the basic understanding of the therapy further.

Course content

• History of Aromatherapy
• Uses of Aromatherapy
• Contra-indications
• Introduction to 10 essential oils
• Care & storage
• Blending & aromas
• Oil safety
• Carrier oils
• After care
• Massage routine
• Anatomy & physiology

What does the course include?

• 6 day or 11 evening programme including tutoring & practical
• 1 day or 2 evening programme of assessments, workbook tutoring and personal tutorial
• 2 hour written and pratical examination
• Personalised course folder containing all course content & additional notes
• Liquid refreshments throughout the course
• Informal teaching style allowing course members to ask questions and make input
• Numbers are limited so teaching is kept on a personal level

Entry qualifications

• VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Holistic Therapies, or
• VTCT Level 3 Anatomy, Physiology & Massage Certificate, or
• Cheshire Massage Academy Introduction to Swedish Massage, or
• Equivalent qualification

This qualification is now supported by the Aromatherapy Council for entry to their Register, which was launched in December 2006. Entry requirements for the Aromatherapy Register are courses that are benchmarked to the NOS (of which this course is), coverage of the Core Curriculum for Aromatherapy and annual CPD since qualifying.

How will I be assessed?

Each candidate is required to undertake a number of case studies over a period of time both in college and at home and to complete assignments and project work. Internal assessment involves tests, assignments and practical observations to cover a range of clients and assignments to check knowledge. The course will involve assessment in both practical and theoretical areas. Written work is done via workbook and a practical sampling assessment will be done as a final examination.

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