Entry requirements• The minimum age for entry to this course is 18 years - no exceptions. There is no upper age limit. • No previous experience required, although a good general education is essential for this demanding course • An excellent level of English is required. You must be able to speak, read, write and understand English fluently. • You may be asked to sit an entry test.
Academic titleCIBTAC International Diploma in Body Therapy (Confederation of International Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology)
IIHHT Level 3 Diploma In Indian Head Massage (International Institute of Health & Holistic Therapies)
Course descriptionThis CIBTAC Body Therapy Diploma course is ideal for those who wish to be a professional Therapist and is the perfect accompaniment to the CIBTAC Aesthetic Treatments Diploma. The CIBTAC qualifications were established many years ago, and is recognised and accepted as a prestigious award of competence in the industry.
The course covers:
CIBTAC BODY THERAPY DIPLOMA
• Swedish Body Massage
• Indian Head Massage (full 'Level 3' Diploma through IIHHT)
• Slimming Treatments (G5 mechanical massage)
• Figure Analysis
• Electrical Body Treatments (Faradic E.M.S. ['Slendertone'], Vacuum Suction
• Audio sonic (sound-wave pain-relief)
• Infra-red (pre-massage warming treatment)
CIBTAC GENERIC STUDIES
• Anatomy & Physiology of the whole body
• Health & Hygiene
• Contra-indications to therapies
• Theory of Electricity for body treatments
• How to be commercial / Salon procedures
• Presenting a business plan
• Product Knowledge and Retail Sales
• Record-keeping
• Client counselling
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OUR EXTRAS - In addition to this standard curriculum, we also incorporate training in
- Spray Tanning - airbrushing technique
- Indian Head Massage - fully recognised qualification through International Institute of Health and Holistic Therapies
- BABOR® Stone Therapy
- BABOR® Sliming and Firming Body Wraps
The course provides high quality training in many of the body treatments required for working in a modern salon environment, but we would recommend that you follow-up this course by taking the CIBTAC Aesthetic Treatments Diploma later. This will give you the all-round skills needed to work in a salon, spa or health club as a 'Beauty Therapist'.
The CIBTAC qualifications can lead naturally on to the CIDESCO qualification. If you achieve a high enough results in all three CIBTAC Diplomas (Aesthetics and Body Therapy), you may choose to do a further 18 weeks' study to achieve the CIDESCO Diploma. Please ask for details.
INCLUDED IN YOUR FEES:
• Two uniforms (two white tunic tops, two pairs of white salon trousers, one tabard and a cardigan)
• Set of brand new towels for class use
• Lever-arch folder with course notes
• Text books from a recommended reading list
• Use of modern salon equipment and accessories for class use
• Use of a range of top brand skincare products for class use inlcuding BABOR®
NOT INCLUDED (BUT REQUIRED):
• A pair of white salon shoes
• Stationary items such as pens, note paper, folders for presenting your work etc.
An informal face-to-face interview is required to discuss the course in detail. A telephone interview may be arranged for overseas students who cannot travel to the UK for a face-to-face interview.