Short and part qualifications
Holistic Massage with anatomy, physiology & dermatology
This qualification is for learners who want to work within the massage industry. The qualification consists of 4 mandatory units to achieve the full qualification.
The main skills the learner will perform are:
Consultation techniques – to include understanding the needs of clients and when and when not to treat them, contra-indications, referral procedures explaining possible contra-actions and providing aftercare and home care advice
​Health, safety and hygiene – contextualised to the environment in which the learner is working
Holistic massage techniques – to include selecting a suitable massage medium for the client’s skin type, classical massage movements and adapting the treatment to the client’s specific needs The learner will also develop knowledge about current legislation and working practice requirements and client care and communication which is essential to work and be successful in the industry.
Anatomy and physiology & Dermatology
Duration
10 months onsite training once a week to include knowledge, practical and case study guidance.
Course Dates :
Course 1 :
12 February - 21 October
Entry requirement
Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in:
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Communication skills at NQF Level 3.
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Mathematical literacy skills at NQF Level 3.
Exit
The learner must meet the exit criteria for the knowledge based component, the practical based component and the case based component.
Beautiko Certificate of Competence
On successful completion the the student has the option to enrol for the
VTCT (ITEC) Level 3
Diploma in Holistic Massage
at an additional cost
Award in Full Body Massage with related anatomy, physiology & figure diagnosis
This qualification is for learners who want to work within the massage industry.
The qualification consists of 4 mandatory units to achieve the full qualification.
The main skills the learner will perform are:
Consultation techniques – to include understanding the needs of clients and when and when not to treat them, contra-indications, referral procedures explaining possible contra-actions and providing aftercare and home care advice
​Health, safety and hygiene – contextualised to the environment in which the learner is working
Massage techniques – to include selecting a suitable massage medium for the client’s skin type, classical massage movements and adapting the treatment to the client’s specific needs
knowledge about current legislation and working practice requirements and client care and communication which is essential to work and be successful in the industry.
Anatomy and physiology related & Figure Diagnosis
Duration
10 months onsite training twice a week to include knowledge, practical and case study guidance Course Dates :
Course 1 :
5th February 2025
Entry requirement
Learners accessing this qualification will have to demonstrate
competence in:
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Communication skills at NQF Level 3.
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Mathematical literacy skills at NQF Level 3.
Exit
The learner must meet the exit criteria for the knowledge based component, the practical based component and the case based component.
Beautiko Certificate of Competence
On successful completion the the student has the option to enrol for the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3
Diploma in Holistic Massage at an additional cost
Swedish massage
This qualification is for learners who want to work within the massage industry.
The main skills the learner will perform are:
Consultation techniques – to include understanding the needs of clients and when and when not to treat them, contra-indications, referral procedures explaining possible contra-actions and providing aftercare and home care advice
​Health, safety and hygiene – contextualised to the environment in which the learner is working
Massage techniques – to include selecting a suitable massage medium for the client’s skin type, classical massage movements and adapting the treatment to the client’s specific needs
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Duration
2 months onsite training once a week to include knowledge, practical and case study guidance Course Dates :
Course 1 :
12 February - 28 March
Course 2 :
8 April - 24 May
Course 3 :
1 July - 16 August
Course 4 :
2 September - 14 October
Entry requirement
Learners accessing this qualification will have to demonstrate
competence in:
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Communication skills at NQF Level 3.
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Mathematical literacy skills at NQF Level 3.
Exit
The learner must meet the exit criteria for the knowledge based component, the practical based component and the case based component.
Beautiko Certificate of Competence
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Perform a relaxing back and neck massage NQF Level 4
The person credited with this unit standard is able to prepare their workstation and client for a back and neck massage.
They are able to record required information and assess the skin and underlying structures in order to perform the massage.
Learners will be able to perform and manage the massage on the back and neck according set standards.
Duration
2 months onsite training once a week to include knowledge, practical and case study guidance Course Dates :
Course 1 :
12 February - 28 March
Course 2 :
8 April - 24 May
Course 3 :
1 July - 16 August
Course 4 :
2 September - 14 October
Entry requirement
Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in:
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Communication skills at NQF Level 3.
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Mathematical literacy skills at NQF Level 3.
Exit
The learner must meet the exit criteria for the knowledge based component, the practical based component and the case based component.
Beautiko Certificate of Competence
377487 Perform a relaxing back and neck massage NQF Level 4
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