Here you will find an overview of all the courses delivered at BodyBalance from now until September 2012. Courses are available to learners aged 16-18, as well as adult learners. Contact us on 01384 442 091 or email therapy@bodybalance.org.uk for info. Our Course Prospectus which gives brief details of our courses can be viewed here.
For qualified Therapists looking to expand their skills we also offer a wide range of CPD courses. Our 2012 courses are listed on our CPD Courses Page.
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| Qualification Gained: |
VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Women's Hairdressing |
| Start Date: |
21 February 2012 |
| End Date: |
25 July 2012 |
| Duration: |
19 Weeks - 2 Days per week |
| Day: |
Tuesday & Wednesday |
| Times: |
Tuesdays 9.00am - 5.00pm & Wednesdays 9.00am - 12.30pm |
| Entry Requirements: |
None |
| Progression: |
When completed this qualifiction will lead to a comprehensive range of Level 2 and Level 3 Women's and men's hairdressing and barbering qualifications |
| Funding: |
Available |
| Fee: |
£650.00 |
| Additional Materials Required: |
Assessment Book & Kit |
| Lecturer: |
Leila Harper |
This Level 2 Qualification has been designed to develop your skills in women's hairdressing. It includes cutting and dressing women's hair, effectively shampooing and conditioning women's hair, and how to colour and lighten women's hair. This course will develop practical skills to a high level of occupational ability to enable you to perform your own salon services.
Units include:
- Follow health and safety practice in the salon
- Working in the hair industry
- Cut women's hair
- The art of dressing hair
- Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
- Client consultation for hair services
- Colour and lighten hair
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| Qualification Gained: |
VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Stone Therapy Massage |
| Start Date: |
1 March 2012 |
| End Date: |
19 July 2012 |
| Duration: |
13 Weeks |
| Day: |
Thursday |
| Times: |
9.00am - 3.30pm |
| Entry Requirements: |
Massage Qualification |
| Progression: |
Once qualified progression can include a range of qualifications within the complementary or beauty sector |
| Funding: |
Not Available |
| Fee: |
£300.00 +VAT |
| Additional Materials Required: |
Assessment Book & Kit |
| Lecturer: |
Delia Hampton |
This Level 3 qualification (QCF) provides an extension of skills to the existing therapist to be able to offer this relaxing and stress relieving treatment to clients, using both hot and cold stones. This is a highly sought after treatment by clients. This course will enable you to
extend skills a massage therapist, employed or self-employed, within the industry to a high level of occupational ability.
Units include:
- Apply Stone Therapy Massage
- Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
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| Qualification Gained: |
VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage |
| Start Date: |
4 March 2012 |
| End Date: |
29 July 2012 |
| Duration: |
12 Weeks |
| Day: |
Sunday |
| Times: |
9.30am - 1.00pm |
| Entry Requirements: |
None |
| Progression: |
Progression from this course can be to Level 3 Certificates and Diplomas within the Massage Therapy and Beauty Therapy Industry |
| Funding: |
Not Available |
| Fee: |
£250.00 +VAT |
| Additional Materials Required: |
Assessment Book & Kit |
| Lecturer: |
Isabelle Johnson |
This Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage (QCF) has been developed to offer practical skills in this massage technique. The course also allows you to develop your knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology. The purpose of this qualification is to provide you with the skills to be able to provide your own services to clients.
Units include:
- Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
- Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
- Provide Indian head massage
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| Qualification Gained: |
VTCT Level 2 Award in Thermal Auricular Therapy |
| Start Date: |
7 March 2012 |
| End Date: |
28 March 2012 |
| Duration: |
4 Weeks |
| Day: |
Wednesday |
| Times: |
9.00am - 12.30pm |
| Entry Requirements: |
None |
| Progression: |
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills and can lead to higher Certificate or Diploma courses within the qualification suite |
| Funding: |
Not Available |
| Fee: |
£80.00 +VAT |
| Additional Materials Required: |
Assessment Book & Kit |
| Lecturer: |
Isabelle Johnson |
This Level 2 Award in Thermal Auricular Therapy (QCF) provides an extension of skills for the already qualified therapist. It gives you the practical skills and competencies in providing ear candling treatments to clients.
Units include:
- Provide Thermal Auricular Therapy
- Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
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| Qualification Gained: |
VTCT Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work |
| Start Date: |
3 June 2012 |
| End Date: |
10 June 2012 |
| Duration: |
2 Weeks |
| Day: |
Sunday |
| Times: |
9.30am - 4.00pm |
| Entry Requirements: |
None |
| Progression: |
N/A |
| Funding: |
Not Available |
| Fee: |
£80.00 +VAT |
| Additional Materials Required: |
Assessment Book |
| Lecturer: |
Holly Bond |
This Level 2 qualification (QCF) provides the therapist with valuable life-saving skills used to
offer first aid in an emergency.
Units include:
- Emergency first aid skills
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| Qualification Gained: |
VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage |
| Start Date: |
7 August 2012 |
| End Date: |
11 September 2012 |
| Duration: |
6 Weeks |
| Day: |
Tuesday |
| Times: |
9.30am - 3.00pm |
| Entry Requirements: |
None |
| Progression: |
Progression from this course can be to Level 3 Certificates and Diplomas within the Massage Therapy and Beauty Therapy Industry |
| Funding: |
Not Available |
| Fee: |
£250.00 +VAT |
| Additional Materials Required: |
Assessment Book & Kit |
| Lecturer: |
Isabelle Johnson |
This Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage (QCF) has been developed to offer practical skills in this massage technique. The course also allows you to develop your knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology. The purpose of this qualification is to provide you with the skills to be able to provide your own services to clients.
Units include:
- Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
- Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
- Provide Indian head massage
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