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VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology for Complementary Therapies

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Qualification Information

VTCT Product Code: AC20408 GLH: 90 Age Restriction: 16
Qualification Number: 600/4961/3 Units: 1 Registration End Date: 31st Jul 2023
Level: 2 Minimum Credits: 16

Additional Information

Who is this qualification for?



The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology for Complementary Therapies is a knowledge-based qualification that provides a sound platform for a career in complementary therapies. Units in this qualification have been mapped to the relevant NOS (where applicable). This qualification is approved and supported by Skills for Health, the sector skills council for health. It is recognised as being fit for purpose for providing learners with the relevant knowledge and skills to progress to a Technical Level qualification in complementary therapy at Level 3.

Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 1 qualification in beauty therapy and/or a successful skills test and interview.

Why is this qualification most suitable?



The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology for Complementary Therapies is a knowledge-based qualification that will provide the learner with a sound platform for a career in complementary therapies.

What does this qualification cover?



This qualification has been specifically designed for the 16+ age groups. This qualification includes knowledge and understanding of the organisation of the body, and the structure, function and pathologies of the skin, hair and nails, the structure, function and pathologies of the various body systems including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.

What could this qualification lead to?



Learners who complete this qualification can progress to a Technical Level qualification in complementary therapy at Level 3, these include:

- VTCT Level 3 Award in Healthy Eating and Wellbeing for the Complementary Therapy Client
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage
- VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies



Qualification Structure

Mandatory - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 1 components and earn a minimum of 16 credits.

Unit Code Unit Ref Unit Title Level Credits GLH
UV21294 M/503/7628 Knowledge of anatomy and physiology for complementary therapies 2 16 90



*For full details of the Rules of Combination for this qualification please see the Qualification Specification/Record of Assessment book.

Documents

Record of Assessment Book


*To find specifications for individual units, click on the "Structure" tab of your chosen qualification, select the unit code in the left hand column and on the new page click on the "Download unit book" tab under the unit title.

Centres approved to run this qualification

VTCT accredits centres to offer our qualifications, but cannot advise which centres are running particular courses at any time. Please contact the centre directly to find out if they currently offering your chosen qualification.

NB: The location displayed for each centre is based upon the centre's main address. The location displayed is not necessarily the only location that the centre can deliver VTCT qualifications from. For further information on a centre's delivery capabilities please select the centre's website address.

Centre Name Telephone Website Location
Greenhouse Therapies 01244 637851 Visit website Cheshire - Cheshire West and Chester
Kendal College 01539 814700 Visit website Cumbria
Life Skills Centres Ltd 01246 275366 Visit website Derbyshire
City College Plymouth 01752 305300 Visit website Devon
Ignite Academy & Training 01752 875610 Visit website Devon - Plymouth
Anatomy and Physiology Online 01273 672 690 Visit website East Sussex - Brighton and Hove
Melissa Janes Academy 01617615025 Visit website Greater Manchester - Bury
Basingstoke College of Technology 01256 354141 Visit website Hampshire
New Skills for Change 01732 220134 Visit website Kent
Boston College 01205 365701 Visit website Lincolnshire
Grantham College 01476 400226 Visit website Lincolnshire
Fingertips and Beauty 020 8861 1459 Visit website London - Hillingdon
Park Road Liverpool Adult Learning Centre 0151 233 8539 Visit website Merseyside - Liverpool
Wirral Metropolitan College - Conway Park Campus 0151 551 7777 Visit website Merseyside - Wirral
Harrogate College 01423 879466 Visit website North Yorkshire
Selby College 01757 211000 Visit website North Yorkshire
Second Look Aesthetics Ltd 07860373253 Visit website Nottinghamshire - Nottingham
Telford College 01952 642200 Visit website Shropshire - Telford and Wrekin
Weston College 01934 411411 Visit website Somerset - North Somerset
Beauty & Holistic Training 01302 856504 Visit website South Yorkshire - Doncaster
London College of Excellence Training Limited - King Standing 0121 4485886 Visit website West Midlands - Birmingham
Om Massage School 07586642666 Visit website West Midlands - Walsall
Olive Training 01985 840093 Visit website Wiltshire
The Edinburgh School of Beauty 0131 556 3366 Visit website Edinburgh, City of
Designed For Beauty 01600 719219 Visit website Monmouthshire
Neath Port Talbot College - Coleg Castell Nedd Port Talbot 01639 648200 Visit website Neath Port Talbot
NPTC Group - Newtown College 0845 408 6200 Visit website Powys
NPTC Group - Brecon 0845 408 6400 Visit website Powys
The College Merthyr Tydfil 01685 726000 Visit website Rhondda Cynon Taff

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