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Overview
If you enjoy working with people and want to encourage them to take a positive approach to health and wellbeing, this could be the course for you. The course develops the skills involved in holistic and complementary therapies, including body and facial massage, healthy eating and wellbeing and techniques for managing stress. Through professional skills practice sessions, you'll gain experience and confidence working with clients.
In recent years interest in holistic therapies has increased considerably; this is expected to continue, providing employment opportunities to meet the demand from those seeking alternative ways to reduce stress and enhance feelings of general well-being.
The course is delivered by our dedicated highly skilled lecturing team, who have experience within the holistic and complementary therapies profession.
You'll be able to participate in volunteering opportunities throughout the year, offering treatments in a variety of settings. The course also provides you with the qualifications you need for professional membership and insurance.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 6.
Minimum entry requirements
- Four National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
- Due to European Directive, you should be 16 years of age by 30 September 2026 to undertake this course.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
Units on the course include:-
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Body & Facial Massage.
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Anatomy & Physiology (Body Structures and Systems).
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Hot Stones.
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Thai Foot Massage.
After the course
This course prepares you for a career in complementary or holistic therapy practices within health and leisure spas, or to become self-employed.
Continuing Study
Students are eligible to apply for HND Complementary Therapies (SCQF Level 8) or HND Beauty Therapy (SCQF Level 8).
How the course is taught
A variety of learning and teaching methods are used to deliver practical and theory-based subjects, in fully equipped treatment rooms, and IT-enabled classrooms. You'll carry out practical work on a diverse range of clients, and will also be required to model for treatments yourself.
Materials
A kit is required for this course. An order form will be supplied to those who accept a place. All other materials for the course will be provided, and students may be given the option to purchase an additional College-approved kit for some specialist units.
Dress code
For practical class, the College approved uniform must be worn, with suitable footwear - details will be supplied. Longer hair must be tied back, no jewellery on hands or arms, and nails must be short and unvarnished.