Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

ITEC unit 349 business practice for complementary therapists

Understand the key areas involved in running your own small complementary therapy business including
business practice premises, resources, legal requirements, employment opportunities, communication and promotion. Create your own business plan. This is an essential unit for students currently undertaking the ITEC level 3 diploma in Massage. The four sessions are on: Sun 22 Apr, Sun 06 May, Sat 09 Jun and Sat 30 Jun 12.

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Key course information

Dates
22/04/12 - 30/06/12

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
4 weeks

Time
10:30 - 15:30

Fees
Full fee: £149
Senior fee: £145

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
FTQ59

Availability
This date is full

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

This course is full

Occasionally places may become available. You can add yourself to the waiting list.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This is an essential unit for students undertaking the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage and covers the syllabus of Unit 349 of the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage. You will learn aspects of starting up and running a successful business in complementary therapies including legal requirements, business plans, marketing and budgeting.

What topics will we cover?

The legal requirements of running a business, marketing and public relations, employment opportunities within complementary therapies industries, marketing and effective communication strategies, identifying business opportunities and creating a business plan.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Recognise the key business criteria required for complementary therapy
- Research a business concept
- Plan, prepare and maintain a business plan.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is a Level 3 course accredited with ITEC. You need to be currently studying the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage.

Reading:
Be able to use different texts to obtain and summarise information
Detect opinion, meaning and bias in writing and respond to points made within a text

Writing:
Use different styles, format and structure, formal and informal for different purposes or audiences
Write complex sentences with few errors

Speaking/listening:
Be able to listen to information and respond appropriately
Present information clearly and persuasively
Adapt verbal contributions to suit the audience and situation
Make significant contributions in discussions

Numeracy/Maths:
Recognise, name, draw or use 2D and /or 3D objects (optional choice when working on projects)
Extract, interpret and/or create information from lists, tables, diagrams, graphs and charts
Understand percentages and fractions, using halves and quarters
Use and calculate ratio, scale and proportion
Read time in common date formats
Calculate costs and change from transactions in pence and whole pounds
Read, estimate, measure and compare length, weight, height and capacity as required

Access to the internet when undertaking project work.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

- Discussion
- Role play
- Feedback
- Questions & answers
- One class and tutorials as guided by your tutor.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Please bring pen and paper and a folder for course work. Please identify to your tutor which ITEC Level 3 massage diploma course you are currently undertaking.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

ITEC qualifications in Indian Head massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Stone therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Sports and Onsite Massage. Other CPD courses for complementary therapists.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2622

health@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30

Non term-time Tuesday 17.30 - 18.30 Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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