*Please be aware, depending on clinic availability this course may run at the City Centre or Barry Campus.
The VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (QCF) is a technical qualification aimed at developing the knowledge, understanding and technical skills needed for a career as a Sports Massage Therapist, either employed or self-employed and is based on the national occupational standards for massage, namely CNH1, CNH7 and CNH20.
The course requires 3 hours a week attendance at college, afternoon or evening, day and time to be confirmed on enrolment. Students are also required to carry out 100 hours of practice over the course, some of which need to be completed outside of college.
All learners will be required to always wear full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) whilst in the salons and clinic.
Full uniform, to be purchased by learner – Black or navy tracksuit bottoms, black or navy t-shirt and clean trainers (no leggings or vests).
This qualification was developed collaboratively with the following organisations; Active IQ, Central YMCA Qualifications, CIBTAC, ITEC and VTCT with input from the industry through Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and the General Council for Massage Therapies (GCMT).
The content of this qualification is comprised of all the required elements needed to work effectively and efficiently as a sports massage therapist.
This includes anatomy and physiology, professional practice, an understanding of the principles of health and fitness and how to provide sports massage treatments.
The Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist will be able to work safely and effectively on dysfunctional tissue in a range of context, to include, pre-event, post event, intra-event and for maintenance purposes and injuries.
The structure of the qualification is comprised of 3 units which are:
• Conducting subjective and objective assessment
• Provide sports massage advance techniques to prevent and manage injury
• Treatment modalities to support soft tissue repair
Exam Fee: £83.00
Course Fee: £200.00
Part-time enrolment fee: £40.00
Level 3 Sports Massage qualification Level 3 massage qualification (this will require additional self-study during the course).