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Course Area:

Hair and Beauty

Student Type:

Courses for 19+ students

Course Type:

Part-time FE course

Course Introduction

Community courses are “first steps” for adults to learn new skills, develop confidence, meet others in welcoming classroom. The purpose of courses is to support students into further learning or employment (paid or voluntary).

This is a great way to start your journey into the world of aromatherapy and exploring complementary therapies.

It is an informal introduction into aromatherapy which is an ideal taster to develop and learn new skills with some simple tools to safely integrate the use of Aromatherapy into your home life for personal use and to use for family and friends.

As this is a community based course, it is adapted to suit the venue it is delivered at.

The aim of this course is to focus upon massage techniques and essential oils to help reduce stress/anxiety/depression and balance the mind and body. 

You will learn:

  • The foundations of Aromatherapy and essential oils
  • Benefits of Aromatherapy
  • Methods of using essential oils
  • Commonly used essential oils for relaxation
  • Safety of aromatherapy
  • How to prepare for treatment
  • Massage techniques for relaxation and to promote wellbeing

You should attend regularly and arrive on time to make best progress on course.

You will complete a short diary weekly in class time, to record your progress and receive written tutor feedback.

You will use Microsoft Teams whilst on the course. Microsoft Teams is a free, safe online app used by Nottingham College for tutors to contact students.

Using Teams will also enable you to develop and feel confident using digital skills.

For more information on using Microsoft Teams and the induction process, please visit our Induction Information for Community Students page.

Course Information

Non-accredited

Entry Level

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

You will complete a weekly “Student Diary” and so ESOL students should be studying at entry 3 or higher to enrol on a Community course taught by non-ESOL tutor.

Tutors will give weekly verbal and written feedback. You will complete a short workbook and set your own personal targets, as well be progressing though the general course learning outcomes. This will help you and your tutors record progression on the course.

The course tutor and development workers can advise of other learning opportunities within Community faculty or signpost you to courses in other vocational areas of Nottingham College.

You will have the opportunity to receive progression guidance from an external locally based agency “Futures for You” whilst on the course.

If you are interested in progressing onto leisure courses in your chosen subject, you may have opportunities to do so at Nottingham College or be signposted to other leisure courses in the Nottingham area.

As this is not an accredited qualification that you can gain insurance with, you can’t practice this in industry. However, it may be possible to progress onto a higher-level aromatherapy course which your tutor will discuss at the end of the course.

About the Tutor

Anita is an accomplished teacher and trainer and complementary therapist who brings over 20 years industry experience, skills, and knowledge within this subject. She has worked in a diverse range of clinical settings from mental health, pre-natal and post-natal and menopause to her current role in palliative care.

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