Swedish Body massage PT

View The Isle of Wight College's standard entry requirements for full-time college courses (depending on the level of the course to be studied).

Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above normally including Maths and English language; grade 4/C or above in a relevant subject qualification is sometimes required

Applications which do not meet the stated entry criteria in full may be approved as an exceptional entry, based on a review by the Assistant Principal.

This is for students who wish to work within the beauty industry as a massage therapist.

·Swedish Body Massage

· Health and safety

· Client care and communication

Theory/ Workshop sessions- Here you will receive all the essential underpinning knowledge related to the subject area. These sessoions are for delivery and demonstration of the practical skills of your qualification

Salon practical sessions- These are designed salon sessions in which you will gain confidence in working in a real salon environment, working on peers, family and friends

As an essential part of learning all students will be expected to receive and complete treatments (unless medically exempt) within the practical sessions from peers. 

• Working in industry as a massage therapist • Self-employed massage therapist

All students are required to:

·Wear a course uniform (purchased by yourself via the college)

·Wear full black covered shoes

·Present yourself in a professional capacity, relating to industry standards

·Have hair fully up and off the face for all sessions within the salons

·Wear no jewellery (a wedding band can be worn)

·No nail extensions or nail polish.

All students studying at the isle of wight college will carry out treatments on external clients/models. This vital experience will prepare you for employment and working in beauty-related industries. Watching demonstrations and carrying out treatments on clients, as well as each other, is also high on the learning agenda

You will be required to wear a uniform in the hair and beauty salons

If your course requires a kit, you will be expected to purchase one to support your learning. More information on this will be given to you at your induction