Body Massage for Beginners – Evening

This introduction to Body Massage provides the opportunity to gain essential underpinning knowledge of the physical and emotional benefits of manual massage. You will learn how to perform different massage movements on the back, neck and shoulder areas, and how to give a basic treatment to family and friends. This course offers the perfect taster and grounding for anyone considering a full time massage course or career in the beauty or wellness industry. No assessment is included and no formal qualification achieved however; candidates will receive a Forth Valley College certificate upon completion.

Subjects:

  • History of Massage
  • Benefits and effects of massage for both physical and mental wellbeing
  • Back, neck and shoulder massage techniques and routines
  • Use of different massage mediums
  • Contraindications and considerations for safe treatment
  • Aftercare advice

In order to maximise your practical massage application, please:

  • Wear loose comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and flat shoes/trainer
  • Remove all jewellery (except wedding band if applicable)
  • Ensure fingernails are short and clean

  • Massage, Beauty or Spa Therapist

  • N5 Beauty Therapy Skills
  • N6 Beauty Care

  • No formal entry requirements

Course places are only secured after payment/funding has been arranged. 

As per the College Tuition Fees and Refund Policy, tuition fees are non-refundable except under exceptional circumstances. Refer to our Tuition Fee Refund and Withdrawal Procedure on the College website.

Student Paying

Fees of less than £150 must be paid in full. Payment by instalment is available, provided the course fee is £150 or greater. You can access a direct debit form here.

Instalments must be paid via direct debit over a 4-month period and an initial 30% deposit is required in order to secure your place. You will not be able to apply online if paying by direct debit please contact Evening Admissions - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk

Employer Paying

If your employer is paying for your tuition fees, an Employers Agreement Form or letter from your employer must be submitted prior to or on enrolment. You can access the Employer Agreement Form here. We ask that you complete the Employer Agreement Form and return via email to -eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk

Location

Falkirk Campus

Availability

14

Attendance

Evening

Start date

24 October 2024

End date

12 December 2024

Start time

18.00

End time

20.00

Cost per person

£140.00