Alternative Health and Well-Being Therapies (Beauty Therapy)
Programme Aims
The ITEC Complementary Therapy Awards listed in this programme are vocational qualifications recognised by Ofqual within the UK Qualifications and Credit Framework. They focus on a range of practical skills and underpinning knowledge required in the Complementary Therapy Industry. The qualification is designed to provide occupational competency for employment and is acceptable for registration on the CNHC register of Complementary Therapies in the UK.
As part of this programme the Learner will study the business aspects, principles and theories of complementary therapies as well as the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the whole body. They will also study Body Massage, Aromatherapy and Reflexology and the underpinning knowledge and skills required to successfully perform these treatments
Further information on the programme aims associated with this programme are outlined in the associated module syllabi listed in this programme which are located on the ITEC website below.
http://www.itecworld.co.uk/qualifications/index.htm
Target Award
ITEC Certificate in Sports Massage – 603/4497/0
Start Date: 26-08-2025 Hours/week: 18 Hrs 00 Mins
Previously achieved an ITEC or equivalent award in a Massage Therapy field
OR
Leaving Certificate or Equivalent
OR
Exemptions may be made for adult learners with previous experience in the workplace.
Age Requirements
Applicants must have reached the current statutory school leaving age.
Learning Aptitude
A genuine interest in working the field
Previous Experience
Not essential but any previous experience in a salon would be an advantage.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Holistic Massage | Holistic Massage (T/617/7254) | ITEC |
| ITEC – L3 Professional Conduct and Business Awareness | Professional Conduct & Business Awareness (F/617/7256) | ITEC |
| ITEC – Reflexology | Reflexology (A/617/4310) | ITEC |
| Nutrition | Nutrition (5N2006) | QQI |
| Indian Head Massage | Indian Head Massage (6N3477) | QQI |
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes associated with this programme are outlined in the associated module syllabi listed in this programme which are located on the ITEC website below.
http://www.itecworld.co.uk/qualifications/index.htm
The modules listed on this programme can be used to achieve the following awards
ITEC Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology – 100/2412/8
ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage 100/2404/9
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy 100/2403/7
ITEC Diploma in Complementary Therapies 600/4895/5
ITEC L3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy 601/5574/7
ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy 501/0942/X
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Lymphatic Drainage Massage 100/2443/8
ITEC Level 3 Award in Body Massage 601/0598/7
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Stone Therapy Massage 100/5213/6
ITEC – Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy 601/5566/8
ITEC – Diploma in Reflexology 100/2402/5
ITEC – Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy 501/0942/X
ITEC – Level 3 Diploma in on Site Massage 100/2442/6