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Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage

at Burton and South Derbyshire College, Burton-On-Trent · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma20 weeksPart time

What the college says

This course will provide you with the relevant knowledge and understanding of massage techniques when working on the human body, and the anatomy behind this. A Sports Massage Therapist role includes planning, providing and evaluating sports massage treatments. This course is practical based and hands on, focusing on treatments for pre, post, and inter-event maintenance and restorative purposes, using an array of fundamental massage techniques. Scope of practice is limited to working on dysfunctional tissue and excludes working on recent acute or pre-existing conditions Ideally, you will have an interest in sport, and previous knowledge of anatomy and physiology would be advantageous, however, no previous massage qualifications or experience is required. It would be beneficial to you to purchase your own massage equipment (fold away bed, towels and oils) for you to gain additional practice in your own time. The 3 hour sessions will take place face to face with a course tutor on a weekly basis. We have links with a number of partners in the area where work experience can take place.

What you need to get on

No formal entry requirements, however, the following would be desired: Good customer service and communication skills A flexibility to work at events and external opportunities throughout the year to aid development

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Burton and South Derbyshire College

    Lichfield Street, Burton on Trent, DE14 3RL

    EveningClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Burton on Trent

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