Key Facts
- Starting
2 Jun 2025- Location
- Carshalton College Main Site
- Duration
- 3 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Weekday
- Start Date
- 2 Jun 2025
- End Date
- 16 Jun 2025
- Level
- Level 2
- Code
- CBT2078CP
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 0 - 25
- Starting
1 Jun 2026- Location
- Carshalton College Main Site
- Duration
- 3 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Weekday
- Start Date
- 1 Jun 2026
- End Date
- 15 Jun 2026
- Level
- Level 2
- Code
- CBT2078CP
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 0 - 25
VTCT Level 2 Award in Head Massage (Term 3 Short Course)
Come and study in our highly achieving purpose built Beauty Training School – "Beauty at Carshalton" The VTCT Level 2 Award in Head Massage is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in providing the relaxing and stress relieving treatment of head massage. You will learn about the condition of the hair and scalp and classical massage techniques using shampoo, oils and conditioner. You will also learn about the contra-indications to head massage, as well as the physiological benefits of the treatment
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Entry Requirements
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Course Content
Units in this qualification have been mapped to the relevant NOS (where applicable). This qualification is regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework. This qualification is approved and supported by the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA), the standard setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spa qualifications. Learning Outcome 1: Be able to prepare for head massage • Prepare yourself, the client and work area for head massage • Use suitable consultation techniques to identify treatment objectives • Advise the client on how to prepare for the treatment • Identify influencing factors e. Provide clear recommendations to the client based on factorsLearning Outcome 2: Be able to provide head massage • Communicate and behave in a professional manner • Position yourself and the client correctly throughout the treatment • Select and use products, equipment and techniques, taking into account identified factors • Follow safe and hygienic working practices • Identify contra-actions and take appropriate action during treatment • Provide suitable aftercare advice • Complete the treatment to the satisfaction of the client • Evaluate the results of the treatment with the client
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Progression Next Steps
When you have successfully completed this qualification you will have the opportunity to progress to the following VTCT qualifications: • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage Progression opportunities also exist in the form of specialist VTCT vocationally related qualifications: • Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy • Level 3 Diploma in Spa and Body Treatments • Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage • Level 3 Certificate in Stone Therapy Massage • Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage • Level 3 Certificate in Massage Using Pre Blended Aromatherapy Oils This qualification may lead directly into employment in a salon as a beauty therapist. -
Course Structure
Part time Evening Course The course runs over three evenings 5pm -8pm -
Assessment Details
As part of this qualification you are required to produce a portfolio of evidence. A portfolio will confirm the knowledge, understanding and skills that you have learnt. It may be in electronic or paper format.