VTCT Level 3 Award in Business Practice for Complementary therap

We can all study to be therapists but can we make a living from it?

 

This unit will help you  to understand the key business criteria required for complementary therapy and enable you to  plan, prepare, promote and maintain  a business. Whether you are a mobile therapist or intend to open a treatment clinic or salon in the future. 

 

 

How long is the course?

The course is 1/2 day 2pm till 6pm on a Monday

OR

Home study

 

What are the entry requirements?

There are no entry requirements apart from a sound understanding of written and spoken English. You will also be required to have a short interview either in person or over the telephone.  

This course contains a certain amount of wriiten work and maths.

If you are worried about your litracy and language skills , we cna arrange a on line test from your home to assess your level. If we both feel that it is not of the acceptable level we cna than advice you of how to improve in this area to ba able to complete/attend the course. 


 

 

How is the course taught?
The course is taught through a series of lectures and tutorials, utilising visual learning aids, an interactive smart board and an internet link. 

 

 

  VTCT units covered

 

 Course Content covered 

  • Understanding the key business criteria required for complementary therapy (legal requirements,marketing and public relations,employment opportunities,communication techniques,promotions of practice and promotional material.
  • Research a business concept (different business types, potential business opportunities and business requirements).
  • Plan,prepare and maintain a business plan (business plans, business requirements for plan, service costs and start up and running costs).

 


What equipment is required for the course?
Students are not required to wear college uniform for this course. Students will need to have access to a computer for typing assignments and will need an internet connection with their own email address to enable the distribution of course notes and, importantly, for the submission of assignments. Students will also need pens, notepaper , ring folder and coloured pencils unless they are working directly onto a laptop. Additionally, students will be also be given the option to purchase  recommended course books.

 

 

How is the course assessed?
The course is assessed by:

  • This a project based course- a full project of businesss set will be required to be submitted for assessment and marking .
  • Completed portfolio and assessment book.


Is there any home study?

Independent study is an essential part of this course and you will be required to do practical and theoretical home study between college sessions. How many hours you set aside each week will be up to you and how quickly you wish to become qualified. 

 


What qualifications will I gain?
Upon successful completion of the course candidates will be awarded the Level 3 VTCTAward in Business Practice for Complementary therapy  or will be part of your full diploma in Body, Reflex or Aroma and the Health Academics in  Business practice for Complementary therapy award.

 


How much does the course cost?
The cost of the course

£50 which  handouts, teaching,assessing and verifying assignments and final practical assessment

£20 for the VTCT registration fee (plus a one off life time registration fee of £16 if you have not taken a VTCT course before)If part of Full body, Reflex or  Aroma course there is no assessment book charge.

  OR

take the principals and practices of complementary Therapies unit in morning £95 for the two units.


This unit is required for the Body massage, Reflexology and Aromatherapy Diplomas.


Please also note that once you have completed

  • The business practice for complementary therapies in any one course this will not have to be covered again.

 

 

Course dates for 2011:

 

Next course start date:

 

September 2011

OR

October 2011

 

 

 

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