Qualification Information
| VTCT Product Code: CT4C1 | GLH: 150 | Age Restriction: 18 |
| Qualification Number: 601/8256/8 | Units: 4 | |
| Level: 4 |
Additional Information
About this qualification
The VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Stress Management Strategies has been designed to further develop the knowledge and understanding of the complementary therapist of stress and the strategies used to manage stress. All units within this qualification are mandatory.
Through this qualification you will develop your interpersonal skills while expanding your understanding of providing complementary therapies within a healthcare setting. More specifically, you will explore the principles of stress, strategies used to cope with stress as well as methods of mentoring a client with stress.
Assessment for this qualification will be via a combination of practical observation and portfolio evidence. There are no grades available to for this qualification. Learners must produce a portfolio which contains assessed evidence covering all the theory and practical assessment criteria in the qualification. The portfolio must be completed prior to claiming for the qualification. Whilst the portfolios will not be graded, they may be sampled by the VTCT External Quality Assurer (EQA).
Qualification Structure
Mandatory Unit Group - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 4 components and earn a minimum of credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCT11M | K/507/8520 | Interpersonal skills for the complementary therapist | 3 | 30 | |
| UCT14M | R/507/9273 | Working with healthcare professionals | 4 | ||
| UCT8M | M/507/8518 | Understand stress and strategies used to manage stress | 4 | 105 | |
| UCT9M | K/507/8517 | Mentor the client in the use of techniques to manage stress | 4 | 95 |
*For full details of the Rules of Combination for this qualification please see the Qualification Specification/Record of Assessment book.
Documents
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Have Training | 07787 532827 | Visit website | Cambridgeshire |
| Holistic Therapies Training Academy | 01237 472109 | Visit website | Devon |
| East Sussex College - Lewes | 0303 003 9200 | Visit website | East Sussex |
| Hayden Health and Beauty Training Academy | 0844 335 0152 | Visit website | Gloucestershire |
| Basingstoke College of Technology | 01256 354141 | Visit website | Hampshire |
| Preston Therapy Centre | 07796 297071 | Visit website | Lancashire |
| Handz-on-Training, Therapy & Education Ltd | 01708 452752 | Visit website | London - Havering |
| Wirral Metropolitan College - Conway Park Campus | 0151 551 7777 | Visit website | Merseyside - Wirral |
| Olive Training | 01985 840093 | Visit website | Wiltshire |
| Energise Therapies Training Academy - Glasgow | 07889 815165 | Visit website | Glasgow City |
| Pembrokeshire College | 01437 753000 | Visit website | Pembrokeshire |