Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy
£1,500.00
Description
The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Massage Therapy is a comprehensive qualification designed for individuals wishing to pursue a professional career in massage and complementary therapies. Awarded by Focus Awards, this course provides the knowledge, practical skills, and industry understanding required to deliver a range of massage treatments safely and effectively within professional salon or therapy environments.
This qualification combines theoretical study with extensive hands-on practical training, preparing learners to work confidently with clients while maintaining high standards of health, safety, and professionalism.
Course Duration: 8 days over 16 weeks
Course times: 9:30am-5:30pm
Course Overview
Learners will develop a strong foundation in massage therapy techniques, client consultation, anatomy and wellbeing principles, and health and safety practices. The course also explores complementary and alternative medicine principles, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of holistic treatment approaches.
The programme includes a significant practical element, allowing learners to build competence across multiple massage disciplines.
Units Covered
Explore the origins of massage and principles of complementary and alternative medicine (T/617/3494)
Provide Body Massage (D/601/3559)
Provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils (Y/601/3558)
Client care and communication in beauty-related industries (T/601/4457)
Apply Stone Therapy Massage (H/601/4454)
Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon (R/600/8780)
Maintaining personal health and well-being (D/600/8779)
Provide Indian Head Massage (D/601/4095)
These units ensure learners gain competence in a variety of massage techniques while understanding professional responsibilities, hygiene standards, and effective client communication.
Course Structure
Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Number of Assignments: 8
Number of Practical Assessments: 21
Guided Learning Hours: 450
Total Qualification Time: 520 hours
Entry Requirement: 16+
This qualification includes substantial practical assessment to ensure learners meet professional standards across all treatment areas.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
Individuals starting a career in massage therapy
Beauty therapists wishing to expand their treatment portfolio
Professionals entering the complementary therapy sector
Those seeking a recognised qualification in holistic and therapeutic massage
Career and Progression Opportunities
Upon successful completion, learners may progress into:
Advanced massage qualifications
Specialist complementary therapy training
Self-employment or salon-based practice
Further studies within the beauty and wellness industry
The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Massage Therapy provides the skills, confidence, and professional knowledge required to begin working as a qualified massage therapist within a competitive and growing industry.
