Course Overview

The aim of this suite of qualifications is to provide learners with an understanding of coaching and its role in supporting health. Learners will develop practical skills for a career in the professional coaching space, including executive coaching, business coaching, mentoring and leadership, as well as nutrition, health and wellbeing coaching. These qualifications are ideal for those progressing from holistic and complementary therapies, or in leadership roles, corporate wellbeing, and health professionals looking to complement their current practice with client led coaching.

Successful completion of the BATHE Level 5 Certificate in Human Nutrition and Gut Microbiome and the BATHE Level 5 Certificate in Wellbeing Coaching provide learners with occupational skills for employment or to progress to further study.

Graduates have multiple top industry accreditation and recognition options, including the International Coach Federation (ICF), UK and International Health Coaching Association (UKIHCA), and Personalised Care Institute (PCI).

Units

• Mental Health and Trauma Awareness
• Coach Training for Professional Accreditation

Learning Outcomes

1. Mental Health and Trauma Awareness: develop their understanding of mental health conditions and become aware of the community resources available. Learners will also understand the importance of being trauma informed as a coach.  
2. Coach Training for Professional Accreditation: understand the role of a coach, demonstrate how to run an effective coaching session while reflecting ICF core competencies and coaching scope of practice.

Entry Requirements

Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.

The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access. For this qualification, applicants must be aged 18 or over.

Course Overview

The aim of this suite of qualifications is to provide learners with an understanding of coaching and its role in supporting health. Learners will develop practical skills for a career in the professional coaching space, including executive coaching, business coaching, mentoring and leadership, as well as nutrition, health and wellbeing coaching. These qualifications are ideal for those progressing from holistic and complementary therapies, or in leadership roles, corporate wellbeing, and health professionals looking to complement their current practice with client led coaching.

Successful completion of the BATHE Level 5 Certificate in Human Nutrition and Gut Microbiome and the BATHE Level 5 Certificate in Wellbeing Coaching provide learners with occupational skills for employment or to progress to further study.

Graduates have multiple top industry accreditation and recognition options, including the International Coach Federation (ICF), UK and International Health Coaching Association (UKIHCA), and Personalised Care Institute (PCI).

Units

• Human Nutrition
• The Gut and Microbiome

Learning Outcomes

1. Human Nutrition: develop a thorough understanding of the principles of human nutrition, diet, and health.
2. The Gut and Microbiome: understand the physiology of the gut and the associations between the gut and physical and mental health conditions.

Entry Requirements

Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.

The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access. For this qualification, applicants must be aged 18 or over.

Course Overview

The aim of this suite of qualifications is to provide learners with an understanding of coaching and its role in supporting health. Learners will develop practical skills for a career in the professional coaching space, including executive coaching, business coaching, mentoring and leadership, as well as nutrition, health and wellbeing coaching. These qualifications are ideal for those progressing from holistic and complementary therapies, or in leadership roles, corporate wellbeing, and health professionals looking to complement their current practice with client led coaching.

Successful completion of the BATHE Level 5 Diploma in Diploma in Nutrition and Health Coaching or the BATHE Level 5 Diploma in Coaching for Lifestyle and Wellbeing Management provide learners with valuable occupational skills for employment or progression to further study or degree.

Graduates have multiple top industry accreditation and recognition options, including the International Coach Federation (ICF), UK and International Health Coaching Association (UKIHCA), and Personalised Care Institute (PCI).

Units

To achieve this qualification 9 units must be successfully completed. This includes 6 mandatory units and at least 3 optional units, to achieve a minimum of 68 credits

Mandatory

• Psychology and Wellbeing Foundations
• Human Nutrition
• Wellbeing Management and Coaching Practices
• Mental Health and Trauma Awareness
• Coach Training for Professional Accreditation
• Chronic Disease, Wellbeing Guidelines and Resources

Optional

• Women’s Health and Hormones
• The Gut and Microbiome
• Non-Diet Approach to Coaching
• Nutrition Psychology, Food Choices and Eating Habits
• Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition
• Sports Nutrition for Optimal Performance
• Botanical Healing; An Introduction to Herbal Medicine
• Super Foods and Nutrition

Learning Outcomes

1. Psychology and Wellbeing Foundations: develop a foundation understanding of psychology, behaviour, change motivation and wellbeing.
2. Human Nutrition: develop a thorough understanding of the principles of human nutrition, diet, and health.
3. Wellbeing Management and Coaching Practices: develop an understanding of how to work with clients in a coaching setting in an effective and engaging manner.
4. Mental Health and Trauma Awareness: develop their understanding of mental health conditions and become aware of the community resources available. Learners will also understand the importance of being trauma informed as a coach.
5. Physical Health Guidelines: understand the foundations of physical activity for health and health coaching.
6. Practicum: develop and grow their coaching experience through a series of guided practical tasks.
7. Coach Training for Professional Accreditation: understand the role of a coach, demonstrate how to run an effective coaching session while reflecting ICF core competencies and coaching scope of practice.
8. Chronic Disease, Wellbeing Guidelines and Resources: understand health red flags, when to refer on, and how to access major health resources and guidelines.
9. Women’s Health and Hormones: develop an understanding of women’s health and wellbeing status, the factors that influence the health of women, the health conditions that commonly affect women, and the association between women’s hormones and health.
10. The Gut and Microbiome: understand the physiology of the gut and the associations between the gut and physical and mental health conditions.
11. Non-Diet Approach to Coaching: understand the benefits of coaching from a non-diet approach for positive body image and positive food relationships.
12. Nutrition Psychology, Food Choices and Eating Habits: understand the psychology of eating habits, food behaviours and preferences so coaches can work with clients in the area of food coaching more effectively.
13. Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition: understand the basic principles of Ayurvedic medicine and the practices that can be used to balance health and wellbeing.
14. Sports Nutrition for Optimal Performance: develop an understanding of the unique nutrition and fuelling requirements of athletes and for activity.
15. Botanical Healing; An Introduction to Herbal Medicine: understand the foundation principles of herbal medicine, and the role of plant medicine in health and wellbeing.
16. Super Foods and Nutrition: understand the evidence behind functional foods and those that are thought to exhibit a health benefit.

Entry Requirements

Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.

The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access. For this qualification, applicants must be aged 18 or over.

Course Overview

The aim of this suite of qualifications is to provide learners with an understanding of coaching and its role in supporting health. Learners will develop practical skills for a career in the professional coaching space, including executive coaching, business coaching, mentoring and leadership, as well as nutrition, health and wellbeing coaching. These qualifications are ideal for those progressing from holistic and complementary therapies, or in leadership roles, corporate wellbeing, and health professionals looking to complement their current practice with client led coaching.

Successful completion of the BATHE Level 5 Diploma in Diploma in Nutrition and Health Coaching or the BATHE Level 5 Diploma in Coaching for Lifestyle and Wellbeing Management provide learners with valuable occupational skills for employment or progression to further study or degree.

Graduates have multiple top industry accreditation and recognition options, including the International Coach Federation (ICF), UK and International Health Coaching Association (UKIHCA), and Personalised Care Institute (PCI).

Units

To achieve this qualification 9 units must be successfully completed. This includes 6 mandatory units and at least 3 optional units, to achieve a minimum of 60 credits

Mandatory

• Psychology and Wellbeing Foundations
• Human Nutrition
• Wellbeing Management and Coaching Practices
• Mental Health and Trauma Awareness
• Physical Health Guidelines
• Practicum

Optional

• Women’s Health and Hormones
• The Gut and Microbiome
• Non-Diet Approach to Coaching
• Nutrition Psychology, Food Choices and Eating Habits
• Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition
• Sports Nutrition for Optimal Performance
• Botanical Healing; An Introduction to Herbal Medicine
• Super Foods and Nutrition

Learning Outcomes

1. Psychology and Wellbeing Foundations: develop a foundation understanding of psychology, behaviour, change motivation and wellbeing.
2. Human Nutrition: develop a thorough understanding of the principles of human nutrition, diet, and health.
3. Wellbeing Management and Coaching Practices: develop an understanding of how to work with clients in a coaching setting in an effective and engaging manner.
4. Mental Health and Trauma Awareness: develop their understanding of mental health conditions and become aware of the community resources available. Learners will also understand the importance of being trauma informed as a coach.
5. Physical Health Guidelines: understand the foundations of physical activity for health and health coaching.
6. Practicum: develop and grow their coaching experience through a series of guided practical tasks.
7. Coach Training for Professional Accreditation: understand the role of a coach, demonstrate how to run an effective coaching session while reflecting ICF core competencies and coaching scope of practice.
8. Chronic Disease, Wellbeing Guidelines and Resources: understand health red flags, when to refer on, and how to access major health resources and guidelines.
9. Women’s Health and Hormones: develop an understanding of women’s health and wellbeing status, the factors that influence the health of women, the health conditions that commonly affect women, and the association between women’s hormones and health.
10. The Gut and Microbiome: understand the physiology of the gut and the associations between the gut and physical and mental health conditions.
11. Non-Diet Approach to Coaching: understand the benefits of coaching from a non-diet approach for positive body image and positive food relationships.
12. Nutrition Psychology, Food Choices and Eating Habits: understand the psychology of eating habits, food behaviours and preferences so coaches can work with clients in the area of food coaching more effectively.
13. Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition: understand the basic principles of Ayurvedic medicine and the practices that can be used to balance health and wellbeing.
14. Sports Nutrition for Optimal Performance: develop an understanding of the unique nutrition and fuelling requirements of athletes and for activity.
15. Botanical Healing; An Introduction to Herbal Medicine: understand the foundation principles of herbal medicine, and the role of plant medicine in health and wellbeing.
16. Super Foods and Nutrition: understand the evidence behind functional foods and those that are thought to exhibit a health benefit.

Entry Requirements

Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.

The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access. For this qualification, applicants must be aged 18 or over.

Course Overview

The Level 3 Diploma qualification has been created primarily to provide a coherent programme of delivery for training centres providing the off-the-job training to apprentices registered on the Wellbeing and Holistic Therapist standard. The qualification translates the skills, knowledge and behaviours detailed in the apprenticeship standard into units and assessment criteria using the related NOS (national occupational standard). The qualification can also stand alone to equip learners with the necessary practical skills, knowledge and understanding to gain employment within the beauty, spa, wellness and holistic industry.

Units

To achieve this qualification a learner must select and successfully complete three mandatory units. Two external MCQ – multiple choice question papers relating to implement health, safety and hygiene and client consultation and profiling must be achieved.

Mandatory

• Implement health, safety, and hygiene
• Client consultation and profiling
• Thai massage

Learning Outcomes

1. Implement health, safety, and hygiene – learners will be able to implement their advanced knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and hygiene practices through research of legislation, policies, and procedures. The learner will analyse and review policies and procedures for refinement when
   implementing health, safety and hygiene for the salon, self, and clients for services/treatments.
2. Client consultation and profiling – underpins all the practical technical units within the qualification.
   Learners will be able to conduct a concise consultation to develop and create client lifestyle profiles from which wellbeing experiences and holistic therapy treatment plans can be produced and tailored to meet the individual needs of clients, to achieve the desired wellbeing and holistic outcome/s.
3. Thai massage – learners will gain knowledge and understanding of the traditional eastern principles, historical and cultural background and the skills to perform Thai massage, which combine elements of yoga, acupressure and shiatsu to improve client’s wellbeing, body balance and harmony.

Entry Requirements

• This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years and older who have achieved a Level 2 qualification or apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy or have appropriate industry experience for direct entry at Level 3. Centres are responsible for ensuring that this qualification is suited to the ability of learners.
• The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and learners will be assessed on an individual basis.

Course Overview

The Level 3 Diploma qualification has been created primarily to provide a coherent programme of delivery for training centres providing the off-the-job training to apprentices registered on the Wellbeing and Holistic Therapist standard. The qualification translates the skills, knowledge and behaviours detailed in the apprenticeship standard into units and assessment criteria using the related NOS (national occupational standard). The qualification can also stand alone to equip learners with the necessary practical skills, knowledge and understanding to gain employment within the beauty, spa, wellness and holistic industry.

Units

To achieve this qualification a learner must successfully complete seven units, all six mandatory units, and at least one unit from the optional section:

Mandatory

• Anatomy, physiology and pathology
• Implement health, safety, and hygiene
• Client consultation and profiling
• Body Massage
• Holistic head, neck and shoulder massage
• Thermal therapy massage

Optional

• Wellbeing and holistic therapy
• Massage using advanced techniques
• Thai massage

Learning Outcomes

1. Anatomy, physiology and pathology – learners will gain knowledge of the; structure and function of the body systems and their interdependence on each other, the relative and absolute contraindications and related pathologies.
2. Implement health, safety, and hygiene – learners will be able to implement their advanced knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and hygiene practices through research of legislation, policies, and procedures. The learner will analyse and review policies and procedures for refinement when
   implementing health, safety and hygiene for the salon, self, and clients for services/treatments.
3. Client consultation and profiling – underpins all the practical technical units within the qualification.
   Learners will be able to conduct a concise consultation to develop and create client lifestyle profiles from which wellbeing experiences and holistic therapy treatment plans can be produced and tailored to meet the individual needs of clients, to achieve the desired wellbeing and holistic outcome/s.
4. Holistic head, neck and shoulder massage – based on the principles of traditional Indian Head Massage, learners will gain the skills and knowledge to provide holistic scalp, face, neck, décolleté and upper shoulder massage treatments adapted to client’s needs.
5. Thermal therapy massage – learners will gain the skills and knowledge to provide body massage treatments using thermal therapy equipment including handheld tools or preparations that emit temperature and require heating or cooling prior to treatment.
6. Wellbeing and holistic therapy – learners will gain the skills and knowledge to provide individualised wellbeing and holistic therapy treatments blending essential oils to create the therapeutic experiences and treatments.
7. Massage using advanced techniques – learners will gain the skills and knowledge to use alternative massage techniques, which may include manual acupressure or lymphatic drainage massage and the use of non-thermal handheld tools.
8. Body massage – learners will develop the knowledge and skills to perform fundamental Swedish style body massage. They will learn the benefits and effects of massage, the massage techniques including effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, frictions and vibrations and the importance of adapting the massage rhythm, speed and pressure to suit client’s comfort, satisfaction and for the desired outcome.
9. Thai massage – learners will gain knowledge and understanding of the traditional eastern principles, historical and cultural background and the skills to perform Thai massage, which combine elements of yoga, acupressure and shiatsu to improve client’s wellbeing, body balance and harmony.

Entry Requirements

• This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years and older who have achieved a Level 2 qualification or apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy or have appropriate industry experience for direct entry at Level 3. Centres are responsible for ensuring that this qualification is suited to the ability of learners.
• The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and learners will be assessed on an individual basis.

Course Overview

The Level 3 Diploma qualification has been created primarily to provide a coherent programme of delivery for training centres providing the off-the-job training to apprentices registered on the Wellbeing and Holistic Therapist standard. The qualification translates the skills, knowledge and behaviours detailed in the apprenticeship standard into units and assessment criteria using the related NOS (national occupational standard). The qualification can also stand alone to equip learners with the necessary practical skills, knowledge and understanding to gain employment within the beauty, spa, wellness and holistic industry.

Units

To achieve this qualification a learner must successfully complete one unit and one external MCQ paper

Mandatory

• Anatomy, physiology and pathology

Learning Outcomes

1. Anatomy, physiology and pathology – learners will gain knowledge of the; structure and function of the body systems and their interdependence on each other, the relative and absolute contraindications and related pathologies.

Entry Requirements

• This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years and older who have achieved a Level 2 qualification or apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy or have appropriate industry experience for direct entry at Level 3. Centres are responsible for ensuring that this qualification is suited to the ability of learners.
• The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and learners will be assessed on an individual basis.

Course Overview

The Level 3 Diploma qualification has been created primarily to provide a coherent programme of delivery for training centres providing the off-the-job training to apprentices registered on the Wellbeing and Holistic Therapist standard. The qualification translates the skills, knowledge and behaviours detailed in the apprenticeship standard into units and assessment criteria using the related NOS (national occupational standard). The qualification can also stand alone to equip learners with the necessary practical skills, knowledge and understanding to gain employment within the beauty, spa, wellness and holistic industry.

Units

To achieve this qualification a learner must select and successfully complete four units. This includes three mandatory units, and at least one unit from the optional section:

Mandatory

• Anatomy, physiology and pathology
• Implement health, safety, and hygiene
• Client consultation and profiling

Optional

• Holistic head, neck and shoulder massage
• Thermal therapy massage
• Body Massage

Learning Outcomes

1. Anatomy, physiology and pathology – learners will gain knowledge of the; structure and function of the body systems and their interdependence on each other, the relative and absolute contraindications and related pathologies.
2. Implement health, safety, and hygiene – learners will be able to implement their advanced knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and hygiene practices through research of legislation, policies, and procedures. The learner will analyse and review policies and procedures for refinement when
   implementing health, safety and hygiene for the salon, self, and clients for services/treatments.
3. Client consultation and profiling – underpins all the practical technical units within the qualification.
   Learners will be able to conduct a concise consultation to develop and create client lifestyle profiles from which wellbeing experiences and holistic therapy treatment plans can be produced and tailored to meet the individual needs of clients, to achieve the desired wellbeing and holistic outcome/s.
4. Holistic head, neck and shoulder massage – based on the principles of traditional Indian Head Massage, learners will gain the skills and knowledge to provide holistic scalp, face, neck, décolleté and upper shoulder massage treatments adapted to client’s needs.
5. Thermal therapy massage – learners will gain the skills and knowledge to provide body massage treatments using thermal therapy equipment including handheld tools or preparations that emit temperature and require heating or cooling prior to treatment.
6. Body massage – learners will develop the knowledge and skills to perform fundamental Swedish style body massage. They will learn the benefits and effects of massage, the massage techniques including effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, frictions and vibrations and the importance of adapting the massage rhythm, speed and pressure to suit client’s comfort, satisfaction and for the desired outcome.

Entry Requirements

• This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years and older who have achieved a Level 2 qualification or apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy or have appropriate industry experience for direct entry at Level 3. Centres are responsible for ensuring that this qualification is suited to the ability of learners.
• The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and learners will be assessed on an individual basis.

Course Overview

The Level 3 Diploma qualification has been created primarily to provide a coherent programme of delivery for training centres providing the off-the-job training to apprentices registered on the Wellbeing and Holistic Therapist standard. The qualification translates the skills, knowledge and behaviours detailed in the apprenticeship standard into units and assessment criteria using the related NOS (national occupational standard). The qualification can also stand alone to equip learners with the necessary practical skills, knowledge and understanding to gain employment within the beauty, spa, wellness and holistic industry.

Units

To achieve this qualification a learner must successfully complete five units, all three mandatory units, and at least two units from the optional section:

Mandatory

• Anatomy, physiology and pathology
• Implement health, safety, and hygiene
• Client consultation and profiling

Optional

• Dry spa and bathing experiences
• Wet spa and wellness experiences
• Body wrap treatments

Learning Outcomes

1. Anatomy, physiology and pathology – learners will gain knowledge of the; structure and function of the body systems and their interdependence on each other, the relative and absolute contraindications and related pathologies.
2. Implement health, safety, and hygiene – learners will be able to implement their advanced knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and hygiene practices through research of legislation, policies, and procedures. The learner will analyse and review policies and procedures for refinement when
   implementing health, safety and hygiene for the salon, self, and clients for services/treatments.
3. Client consultation and profiling – underpins all the practical technical units within the qualification.
   Learners will be able to conduct a concise consultation to develop and create client lifestyle profiles from which wellbeing experiences and holistic therapy treatment plans can be produced and tailored to meet the individual needs of clients, to achieve the desired wellbeing and holistic outcome/s.
4. Dry spa and wellness experiences – learners will be able to provide and monitor the use of dry spa services and facilities, which may include dry floatation, heated bed, sauna, light and infrared.
5. Wet spa and bathing experiences – learners will be able to provide and monitor the use of wet spa facilities, which may include showers, mineral showers, steam room, thalassotherapy pool, hydrotherapy, floatation therapy, plunge pool, hot tubs, bathing experiences and ice bar/snow cabin.
6. Body wrap treatments – learners will be able to use a variety of products including creams/oils/milk/algae/clay/salts/enzymes and equipment including electric blanket/para-thermic foil/fabric/plastic to provide therapeutic body wrap treatments.

Entry Requirements

• This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years and older who have achieved a Level 2 qualification or apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy or have appropriate industry experience for direct entry at Level 3. Centres are responsible for ensuring that this qualification is suited to the ability of learners.
• The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and learners will be assessed on an individual basis.

Course Overview

The Level 3 Diploma qualification has been created primarily to provide a coherent programme of delivery for training centres providing the off-the-job training to apprentices registered on the Wellbeing and Holistic Therapist standard. The qualification translates the skills, knowledge and behaviours detailed in the apprenticeship standard into units and assessment criteria using the related NOS (national occupational standard). The qualification can also stand alone to equip learners with the necessary practical skills, knowledge and understanding to gain employment within the beauty, spa, wellness and holistic industry.

Units

To achieve this qualification a learner must successfully complete ten units, all eight mandatory units, and at least two units from the optional section:

Mandatory

• Anatomy, physiology and pathology
• Implement health, safety, and hygiene
• Client consultation and profiling
• Holistic head, neck and shoulder massage
• Thermal therapy massage
• Wellbeing and holistic therapy
• Dry spa and wellness experiences
• Massage using advanced techniques

Optional

• Body Massage
• Facial electrotherapy
• Wet spa and bathing experiences
• Body wrap treatments
• Thai massage
• Facial skincare treatments
• Advise on products and services
• Promotional activities

Learning Outcomes

1. Anatomy, physiology and pathology – learners will gain knowledge of the; structure and function of the body systems and their interdependence on each other, the relative and absolute contraindications and related pathologies.
2. Implement health, safety, and hygiene – learners will be able to implement their advanced knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and hygiene practices through research of legislation, policies, and procedures. The learner will analyse and review policies and procedures for refinement when
   implementing health, safety and hygiene for the salon, self, and clients for services/treatments.
3. Client consultation and profiling – underpins all the practical technical units within the qualification.
   Learners will be able to conduct a concise consultation to develop and create client lifestyle profiles from which wellbeing experiences and holistic therapy treatment plans can be produced and tailored to meet the individual needs of clients, to achieve the desired wellbeing and holistic outcome/s.
4. Holistic head, neck and shoulder massage – based on the principles of traditional Indian Head Massage, learners will gain the skills and knowledge to provide holistic scalp, face, neck, décolleté and upper shoulder massage treatments adapted to client’s needs.
5. Thermal therapy massage – learners will gain the skills and knowledge to provide body massage treatments using thermal therapy equipment including handheld tools or preparations that emit temperature and require heating or cooling prior to treatment.
6. Wellbeing and holistic therapy – learners will gain the skills and knowledge to provide individualised wellbeing and holistic therapy treatments blending essential oils to create the therapeutic experiences and treatments.
7. Dry spa and wellness experiences – learners will be able to provide and monitor the use of dry spa services and facilities, which may include dry floatation, heated bed, sauna, light and infrared.
8. Massage using advanced techniques – learners will gain the skills and knowledge to use alternative massage techniques, which may include manual acupressure or lymphatic drainage massage and the use of non-thermal handheld tools.
9. Body massage – learners will develop the knowledge and skills to perform fundamental Swedish style body massage. They will learn the benefits and effects of massage, the massage techniques including effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, frictions and vibrations and the importance of adapting the massage rhythm, speed and pressure to suit client’s comfort, satisfaction and for the desired outcome.
10. Facial electrotherapy – learners will be able to provide facial electrical therapy treatments using the following technologies, Galvanic, Micro current, Microdermabrasion, low intensity LED light (below 500mW), Skin warming devices, Radiofrequency/High-frequency (3KHz – 300GHz), Lymphatic drainage equipment and Ultrasonic to improve and maintain skin condition.
11. Wet spa and bathing experiences – learners will be able to provide and monitor the use of wet spa facilities, which may include showers, mineral showers, steam room, thalassotherapy pool, hydrotherapy, floatation therapy, plunge pool, hot tubs, bathing experiences and ice bar/snow cabin.
12. Body wrap treatments – learners will be able to use a variety of products including creams/oils/milk/algae/clay/salts/enzymes and equipment including electric blanket/para-thermic foil/fabric/plastic to provide therapeutic body wrap treatments.
13. Thai massage – learners will gain knowledge and understanding of the traditional eastern principles, historical and cultural background and the skills to perform Thai massage, which combine elements of yoga, acupressure and shiatsu to improve client’s wellbeing, body balance and harmony.
14. Facial skincare treatments – learners will be able to improve and maintain the health and appearance of the client’s facial skin. They will understand how to use products, equipment and techniques to personalise treatments to suit the client’s skin type, condition and treatment objectives.
15. Advise on products and services – learners will gain the knowledge and skills on how to promote, advise and instruct on products and services, for client loyalty and satisfaction and to contribute to business success.
16. Promotional activities – Learners will gain knowledge and skills about planning, implementing and evaluating promotional activities including presentations, exhibitions, digital technologies and social media platforms. The ability to competently present information and interact with the public whilst demonstrating skills is a particularly important aspect of this unit. Learners will need to ensure that their practices reflect up-to-date information, policies, procedures and best practice guidance.

Entry Requirements

• This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years and older who have achieved a Level 2 qualification or apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy or have appropriate industry experience for direct entry at Level 3. Centres are responsible for ensuring that this qualification is suited to the ability of learners.
• The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and learners will be assessed on an individual basis.