Essential Diploma in Aromatherapy Techniques

These Level 2 qualifications are basic vocational qualifications which focus on the development of the underlying principles and practical skills required within the complementary therapies sector. This qualification is ideal as the introduction into the realm of complementary therapies which allows one to acquire the knowledge and the skills required for treatments / services at Level 2 only.

Course content

• Unit 201 - Introduction to Principles and Practice for complementary therapies
• Unit 202 - Introduction to clinic services and business awareness for complementary Therapies
• Unit 203 - knowledge of anatomy and physiology for complementary therapies *
• Unit 205 - Provide basic aromatherapy techniques.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, although a mature approach to training and education is required as is a good understanding of written and spoken English along with a minimum of two references. It will also be necessary to attend a pre-enrolment interview, literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-course assignment from Unit 201. It is also necessary to purchase a college uniform prior to the commencement of the course. Please note that this leads to a practitioner qualification which requires full commitment to attendance and achievement. A minimum of 4 - 5 hours per week needs to be set aside for home study.

Delivery & Assessment methods

Assessment is on-going throughout the length of the course taking the form of practical observations, research tasks, reports, presentations, case studies and online multiple choice knowledge tests. Samples of work are internally verified (IV) on a regular basis and are also externally verified (EV) by an assessor from the awarding body. Notice of external verifiers visits will be given and, if necessary, you may be required to attend a meeting with the EV which could be outside your normal college attendance hours.

Progression

Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy, Level 2 Diploma in Complementary Therapies, Level 2 Diploma in Basic Massage Techniques or the Level 2 Diploma in Basic Reflexology Techniques.