Indian Head Massage ITEC Diploma

Aims

The main aim of the Diploma is to enable candidates to provide treatments for the purposes of relaxation and stress release. Indian head massage is based on the ayurvedic system of healing which has been practiced in India for over a thousand years.The aim of Indian head massage is to release the stress that has accumulated in the tissues, muscles and joints of the head, face, neck and shoulders.

Structure

Candidates will be required to achieve the following two ITEC units in order to achieve the Diploma:
- Indian Head Massage
- Professional Conduct & Business Awareness.

The Indian Head Massage Unit will be studied one evening per week for 18 weeks. Candidates who do not already have the Professional Conduct and Business Awareness unit will be required to study for this at the same time. Therefore, attendance at college will rise to two evenings per week for 18 weeks. There will be an additional fee for this unit.
Students will be taught in our modern purpose built complementary therapy suite.

ITEC are an internationally recognised examining body. Assessment, both theory and practical, will be carried out externally by ITEC examiners. External awards are graded from pass level to distinction.

Content

The candidate will study the theory of all treatments as well as the anatomy of the whole body. Contra-indications and recognition of skin diseases and disorders are also a vital part of the training as well as the underpinning knowledge and skills required to successfully perform the treatments.

Case studies are also required to be completed for this award.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities include working in Beauty Salons, Health Club, Health Farms, Spas and Cruise Liners. This award will qualify you to operate your own clinic or home visiting practice. Professional indemnity and public liability insurance can be obtained via Embody or other Industry Associations who recognise the ITEC Diploma.

Progression

Once candidates have achieved the ITEC Level 3 Diploma for Indian Head Massage they may progress on to other ITEC or equivalent awards at level 3, for example:

- Holistic Massage
- Reflexology

Entry Requirements

It is recommended that candidates have a minimum of 5 standard grades or equivalent at general level or above.

It is a pre requisite that candidates have an ITEC Anatomy & Physiology qualification or equivalent.