VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy

Contact Hours per week

5 hours contact time to include practical classes, lectures, workshops or tutorials

Personal Study

Approximately 6 hours studying and preparing assessments.  A further 5 hours clinical practice per week.

General Entry Requirements:

• The VTCT Level 3 certificate or Diploma in sports massage therapy or equivalent qualification and
• The VTCT Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology with nutrition for sports therapies or equivalent qualifications
  

Access Diploma:

• Access Diploma in Foundation Studies with an overall average of 60%+

English Language Requirements for International students:

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
• IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
• PTE 51 Or an approved equivalent test in English

Equivalent qualifications include:

• Grade C (or above) in GCSE English
• Successfully completion of a Level 3 Vocational Programme with assessments completed in English Language
• Essential Skills in Literacy (Level 2)
• ESOL Level 2 

Tier 4 Students:

• SERC will only accept a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for issuing a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

Admissions

• Successful completion of the admissions process

APEL

• Provide evidence of ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the accreditation of prior experiential learning.  Further details on APEL can be found in the admissions section

This course requires an interview and skills test

Graduates will be able to progress onto the VTCT Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage (QCF), which will build upon the skills, knowledge and understanding gained at Level 4.

Graduates from Level 4 are also eligible to join the SMA (Sports Massage Association) at Level 4.

Approximate prices below of extra costs:

• Uniform: T-shirt £20 
• Equipment: Massage Oils £8 (500ml) & Portable massage plinth £100-£200 for use at home.