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ITEC Sports Massage Level 3 Diploma Accredited Course - Professional Massage Course for Beginners
ITEC Sports Massage Level 3 Diploma Accredited Course - Professional Massage Course for Beginners

ITEC Sports Massage Level 3 Diploma Accredited Course - Professional Massage Course for Beginners

£995.00

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& Pay Tutor £795 Balance Later
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Course Accreditation

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This course is insurable, accredited or approved by the professional bodies, ITEC in affiliation with VTCT, ITEC, CTHA, ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists, Towergate, Thinktree, FHT, The Federation of Holistic Therapists.

This is a professionally recognised course, allowing you to gain insurance, offer it to your clients and charge, and work in spas, hotels, salons or mobile.

Trusted, Recognised & Insurable Courses on Government/Councils Approved Accredited list.

COURSE INFORMATION, VENUES AND DATES AVAILABLE


The full course information can be found below, please take your time to read this as it will cover all the questions that you may have.

After reading the full course information, to view the venues we have on offer for this course and the dates available, simply click on the 'VIEW DATES/BOOK NOW' purple button above, to be taken to that section.

You can view the 6 dates you will need to attend on this page, these can be found in the date section, along with the venues available that we have offering this course.

What if there is one date that I cannot attend due to health reasons, a holiday booked or a wedding - can I still attend this course?

Yes
- You can arrange to catch up with your tutor via Zoom (only one date is allowed to be arranged for this) to view the 6 dates for this course and all venues on offer, these can be found further down this page.

Click on the link below to read the entry requirements ...

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR - DO I NEED ANY PREVIOUS QUALIFICATIONS TO ATTEND?

NONE - This course is for complete beginners, no previous experience or qualifications are required.

FREE Access to massage downloads to help you remember routine.

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Course Information

🚩 This course is for complete beginners, no previous experience or qualifications are required.

The course price includes the Anatomy and Physiology, however if you already have a level 3 qualification in Anatomy and Physiology and it is less than 3 years ago when you gained your qualification, (ITEC rules and approval apply) you do not have to repeat it and will receive £195 off the balance owed.

Unsure? CLICK HERE TO CHECK ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

✅ Accredited and Insurable Courses
✅ Trusted & Recognised Courses on Government/Councils Approved Lists
✅ Expert Tutors- Passionate, Kind & Caring
✅ Award-Winning, Leading National Accredited Training School for Over 25 Years

Venues in London and across England, Scotland.


🧑‍🎓 Accredited diploma course, is open to complete beginners
🙌 Small classes, ensuring individual attention
💷 Instalment payment options available on balance payment

🏅 Award Winner Voted 'Best Training School' 5 Years in a Row

Course Information - ITEC Level 3 Sports Massage is a Fast Track Course; this professional qualification is equivalent to an NVQ Level 3.

This is a professional internationally recognised course, allowing you to gain insurance and offer it to your clients and charge and work in spas, hotels, salons or mobile.

The course price includes the ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Anatomy, and Physiology for the Complementary Therapist.

Fantastic discounted price making it affordable for all - this is often one of the most requested therapies by clients and will always be popular.

Course Times


9.30am - 5.30pm - or 10-5pm

Small classes give you the individual attention you will need.

This is the number one therapy being asked for by clients, so make sure you are able to offer this as it is in great demand.

Please take time to read the full course information on this page below, prices, times and the venues that the course is available and much more and any questions please do email us we are happy to help with any queries that you may have.

ITEC Professional level 3 Sports Massage Qualification recognised in the UK and overseas in over 30 different countries.


● No previous massage experience necessary

● Ideal for complete beginners

● You can use the qualification gained with this training to become a professional therapist

● You can work in a salon or you can work for yourself as a private home or mobile therapist, giving you an extra income

● This offers an Internationally Recognised Sports Massage Therapy Qualification

● The tutors' pass rate has been 100% for massage

● Course available in Midlands & Central London locations

This is intensive but is easy to learn in just 6 days - the exam is held on the last day of this course.

Click on the link below to continue to read all the course details ...

Learn with our expert team of tutors, we have several venues across London, England and Scotland to choose from.

A professionally internationally recognised course, on the Government/Councils approved lists making it insurable allowing you to offer this therapy to your clients and charge.

Become a Qualified Practitioner in just a few short months and fulfil your potential.

We have expert tutors with excellent aftercare.


When you book with us it is reassuring to know you have booked with a company that has been around a long time, who will look after you.

We have passionate tutors who really know their stuff and who will look after you after your training. We train hundreds of happy students each week.

The course price includes the ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Anatomy, and Physiology for the Complementary Therapist.

There is a minimum of 35 treatments to complete for this course (25 case studies and 10 additional treatments), the full information on how to carry these out will be covered on your training days.


Please note this is spread over approximately 3-4 months as ITEC does not allow consecutive days as you will need to do case studies in-between.

You will need to complete all 6 days to complete the course and the exam is held on the last day of this course.

Course Times

9.30am - 5.30pm - or 10-5pm

Small classes give you the individual attention you will need.

If you miss a date due to illness or a holiday booked etc (a doctor’s note will be required for illness) you can catch up with the routine via our online video.

You will then be required to have a Zoom/Skype session with the tutor to ensure you stay up to date with the class.

Then you will be required to catch up on anything that you have missed in your own time so you can continue the course and take the exam.

ITEC level 3 Sports Massage Course is fast track and the 6 days practical massage training is spaced over approximately 3-4 months.

You will be saving up to 40% on the average price of this course, we offer this course around £500 less compared to other schools. We have made quality training affordable for all for over 25 years.


WHERE DO I FIND THE DATES FOR THIS COURSE?

The dates for this course, are on this page below, scroll down to find all dates available.

To view all 6 dates that you are required to attend, the exam in held on the last day of this course.

Once in the date section area, you simply click on the link next to the first start date - that says:

'View the other dates for this course'


To see the rest of the dates that you are required to train in, there are 6 in total.

Please note dates fill very quickly, so once you know the course and venue you wish to attend, when you book we just ask for a small deposit to secure your place, as dates fill fast.

Please note - ITEC requires this to be taught over 3 - 4 months as you need to do case studies - They do NOT allow us to offer this back-to-back over two weeks.

Please be aware that anyone who does offer a shorter or quicker course, often it is not a level 3 but only a level 2 which will often not cover everything needed for insurance.

We often get students come to us to retrain after attending with another school who does not run the course for enough hours to cover what is required.

Why Are Our Courses So Popular?


They say it is the heart behind it, that matters. We agree, it's in everything we do - The Gateway to your Potential.

WHO ELSE DO WE TRAIN?

Many students return to us to attend our one day courses after they have completed their ITEC training with us.


As well as training thousands of therapists a year. We also train the therapists at Gleneagles 5 star Hotel and Spa - Cliveden Hotel and Spa – Champneys’ therapists on a regular basis and all of Bobbi Brown's UK staff/Therapists in beauty.

Mandarin Oriental Spa at the Knightsbridge 5 star hotel, staff at Dior Makeup Artists at Large Filming Companies and Makeup Artists Hollyoaks for Channel 4 and Salons offering Massage and Beauty.

Want to read our reviews?

You can read many of our student reviews on this page - under the 'Frequently Asked Questions' section, located near to the bottom of this main course page.

WHY BOOK WITH US?


✅ Train with a multi-award winning school, over 25+ years proven history of quality training at affordable prices.

✅ Learn with passionate and caring tutors.

✅ FREE Online Reference Massage Video Access

More about this course

We have been offering this course for over 25 years and work closely with the insurance companies and understand their requirements for a therapist to be accepted.

Added Extra to all of our ITEC students attending this course!

FREE VIDEO OF THE ITEC MASSAGE ROUTINE

When you attend this course with us you will receive access to a FREE video download showing you everything you will learn on this course so you do not have to try and remember it!

A fantastic visual reminder to help you with the massage techniques, (showing you every move close up, with explanation) that you can view whenever you need to.

This is ALL included in the price of your course and you also get a comprehensive manual and full support from your tutor by email if you need it between training dates.

We make sure you are looked after from start to finish and we have a 100% pass rate, which reflects our care and attention to all students.

Plus All course manuals are included in the price of the course - you will get a bound hard copy course manual given to you on the day of your training.

Multi Award-Winning.
Recognised in the massage and beauty industry for over 25 years.

We are an award-winning school, Number One Training School (out of over 80 schools) in the Beauty and Massage Industry Survey.

And Voted The Awards of Excellence 'Best Training School' by students and won multiple years in a row!

We maintain high standards and are proud of our team of passionate and caring tutors.

When you book with us you have peace of mind as we have a proven track record - established in 1998 and accredited by the top professional bodies.

We love what we do and have passionate knowledgeable tutors who very much look forward to welcoming you on a course with them soon.

Join the thousands of students we train each year, we look forward to hearing how you get on once you have completed a course with us.

FOR FULL COURSE CONTENT AND DATES AVAILABLE - PLEASE SCROLL FURTHER DOWN THIS PAGE

Course Entry Requirements

🚩 This course is for complete beginners, no previous experience or massage qualifications are required.

WHAT IF I CANNOT ATTEND ALL DATES?

To read more, click on the 'Expand to Read' button below ...

We are guided by what the professional bodies and insurance companies ask for:

NONE - This course is for complete beginners, no previous experience or qualifications are required.

If you already have a level 3 qualification in Anatomy and Physiology and it is less than 3 years ago when you gained your qualification, (ITEC rules and approval apply) you do not have to repeat it and will receive £195 off the balance owed.
Unsure if your qualification is accepted?

Feel free to check with us - sue@gatewayworkshops.co.uk

This massage level 3 course is open to those without any previous massage experience and to those over the age of 18. Course accreditation and certificates awarded can be found on the course structure page.

Dates: All dates must be attended to complete your guided learning hours. Please note on rare occasions dates may have to be changed due to examinations taking priority.

Please note: If you miss a class due to illness, you will have to catch up in your own time by the next class date. This will be your responsibility to catch up and you may then find the course difficult to pass. If you miss two classes, you will automatically be taken off the course and will need to re-book via the Gateway website.


Please note

ITEC issue an internationally recognised government body qualification, which is accepted by other bodies like FHT, CTHA and many more. These other professional bodies are not required to accredit an ITEC course as they already offer a government-passed qualification, they all already accept and recognise this qualification, so if you are with one of these professional bodies for your insurance you can add this training to it.

The professional bodies below are just some (there are many more) who accept and recognise this qualification for insurance purposes, so that you can use this professionally as a self-employed therapist or a professional full-time therapist working in a hotel or salon in the UK or overseas.

ITEC exam fee

The exam is held on the last day of your course. There is a £160 (ITEC exam and admin fee) that you will be charged by your massage tutor -this is an ITEC fee, which is set by ITEC and the same for all schools you take this exam with.

Please note
The ITEC exam fee is not an extra Gateway fee, ITEC charge this regardless with which school you sign up to take this course, they are standard charges.

Course Content

What will I learn When I Attend this Massage Therapist Course?

● What is meant by "Sports Massage” and how to provide a variety of treatments
● How to carry out a full and effective client consultation including the importance of client care & ethics
● Health and Safety - Including First Aid skills and appropriate hygiene
● Professional Practice within Sports Massage
● Setting up and promoting a business
● Anatomy & Physiology - You can take this part of the course before you attend the practical massage dates or if you prefer, you can complete it at the same time
● Principles of health and fitness
● Understanding soft tissue dysfunction
● Breathing & relaxation techniques and awareness of stress management skills
● Self-care, correct posture & minimizing therapist strain when working
● Awareness and the importance of listening skills
● Tea, coffee, water, biscuits will be provided. Students to bring their own lunch

Course Includes
● ITEC Professional level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Qualification recognised in the UK and overseas
● Anatomy and Physiology
● Principles of Health and Fitness
● Professional Practice in Sports Massage
● Understand the Principles of Soft Tissue Dysfunction
● This course is an investment in your future, you will be able to gain professional insurance and charge for treatments after taking this course
 
The first day of the sports massage covers basic massage with many of the techniques used for a full body relaxing massage.

Then day two includes advanced techniques, some introduction to Myofascial release and some stretching techniques.

Sports massage is aimed at working with sporting individuals, so pre and post-massage is also covered.

This course is about being an independent and unique therapist, so no routine is included because you learn all the techniques taught and apply them to each client as a specialised individual treatment.

The course price includes the ITEC level 3 in Anatomy and Physiology, no hidden costs and this is learnt online with great tutor support for your convenience.

Course Times

9.30am - 5.30pm - or 10-5pm please check the main course page for the time of each ITEC course as they can differ.

Small classes give you the individual attention you will need.

Award Winning School - Excellent Tuition & After-Care

HOW TO BOOK - PLEASE READ IN FULL TO MAKE YOUR BOOKING WITH US EASY

To book a course, choose the venue and date you want from the list below, then click on the 'Book' button and you will be taken to the checkout.


Deposit & How to Pay the Balance

1. The deposit comes off the price of the course - No hidden extras, manuals, certificates and VAT are all included in the price.


2. How to pay your balance & instalment payment options, the venue address & directions - This will all be sent to you by the tutor, when you book.

3. If there are no dates showing for the venue of choice, please choose another venue that you can travel to. Alternatively, email us to be put on the waiting list for further dates.

4. When you book with us, we have been offering award-winning courses for over 25 years, so you will receive a first-class course taught by our expert, passionate & caring tutors.

DATES AND VENUES ON OFFER


To view dates & venues on offer, please wait a moment for all venues and dates available to load below.

All areas on offer for this course will load, however, if you wish to view only one area please use
the 'Location' button on the far left-hand side to choose the specific area you wish to view.


This ITEC course is run over 6 days, the first date will show below. The exam is held on the last day of this course.

To view all 6 dates you need to attend - Please click on the purple wording below the tutor's name, IN THE DATE SECTION BELOW - which says:

'View the other dates for this course'

The rest of the dates to attend will appear in a pop-up box
, once you choose a date click on the purple 'Book' button to secure your place with a small deposit.

Pick a Month

IN-HOUSE BOOKINGS

If you are a salon, college, spa or hotel requiring in-house training please email us as we can organise a trainer to come to you (depending where you are based) with around 4 - 6 students.

Give us as much information as you can with regard to your requirements and we will be happy to help.

We have a long history of offering high quality in-house training with experienced tutors who can come to you. Our courses are fully recognised and accredited, making them fully insurable for the therapist to use professionally.

We train therapists and we also offer in-house training, we currently train all of Bobbi Brown's UK staff and have done for the past 3 years, we work with Gleneagles Hotel and Spa, Cliveden Hotel and Spa, Champney's, Dior and The Langham London Hotel. Also Make-up Artists at Large Filming Companies and Hollyoaks for Channel 4 and other Top Hotels and Spas.

We are happy to organise your in-house training, please email us as we can organise a trainer to come to your location with 4 - 6 or more studentsContact:sue@gatewayworkshops.co.uk

Venue & Tutor Info

Come and learn with our really friendly tutors, they are not only experts in teaching and extremely knowledgeable, but also very passionate, kind and patient.

Join the thousands of students we train each year, we have a long-term proven history and our feedback speaks for itself. We also look forward to hearing how you get on once you have completed a course with us.

We love what we do and have passionate tutors who very much look forward to welcoming you on a course with them soon.

Venue Address:

Please note - we do not give out the full address of the venue on our website because in the past sometimes students have turned up on the day hoping to join a full class, which is not possible.

You are able to view the location however, using the Google maps button supplied to know exactly which street you are travelling to before you book if required on our venue pages, however most book straight away and then your tutor will be in touch with the full address and full directions to your venue.

The tutor will send you the full directions and times and can also advise on places to stay nearby if required.

This has worked perfectly for over 20 years of us trading, making sure only those who have booked get a secured place, making it fair on everyone.

- We have various venues to choose from, over 25 locations which are easy to travel to both by public transport or car. These can be viewed on our venue pages and will tell you at each venue what course we have on offer.

- Venues around the UK, Scotland and Ireland.

- A deposit payment has to be taken first to secure your booking & wasted journeys are now avoided by us giving out full address details after a booking has been taken.

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In-House Training - Our Senior Trainers can come to you

If you are a salon, college, spa or hotel requiring in-house training, please email us as we can organise a trainer to come to your location for large groups.

sue@gatewayworkshops.co.uk

We have a long history of offering high-quality in-house training with experienced tutors who can come to you.

Our courses are fully recognised and accredited making them fully insurable for the therapist to use professionally.

Our Tutors

Our tutors are like a family unit; they deliver their courses with care and passion and have very high standards when it comes to our training.

When taking a course with Gateway, you have peace of mind that you will be training with a long-established company, whose training courses are recognised and passed by the top professional bodies, ensuring quality training with experienced tutors.

Our tutors have a wealth of knowledge and are passionate and caring with great aftercare and help where needed. All tutors are experienced in dealing with all different levels of skills and with small classes you are assured of individual attention.

All Gateway tutors hold a professional teacher training qualification (often the Award in Education, PTLLS level 3 or 4 or equivalent) and have also been a therapist for many years as well as a trainer, so you know you are in good hands.

We have years of experience to offer you, ensuring that you will be delighted with the course you choose.

What do I need to bring?

- Students should bring pen/pencil, paper and own lunch. Loose/comfortable clothing should be worn.
- If you are booking a massage course - because massage will be undertaken, normal standards of cleanliness will be expected including short fingernails.
- All products that you use on the day whilst learning will be provided on the day of your training for massage, beauty and spiritual courses and are included in the price of your course, including towels and all equipment.
- The tutors will be able to advise you on the best and most affordable equipment and/or kits to buy when you train with them so you can use these with your clients, or if you wish to buy them before you train you can!
- We do have a product page on our website which offers discounts on many products that the tutors use, which you can check out any time.



Places - Waiting list options

All dates and availability are updated live as you book, once the deposit has been paid online. Please note the numbers available (which are showing when you visit our site) are correct on a minute to minute basis and will show full as soon as the course date becomes fully booked.

If the venue you selected says there are no dates available please choose a different venue you can travel to or you can email us to be put on the waiting list for any cancellations and we are happy to let you know as soon as one becomes free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click on the question to reveal the answer. 

If you already have a level 3 in A & P, as per ITEC rules it needs to be a level 3 regulated qualification of 3 years or less and mapped at least 80% the same as the ITEC syllabus. In this case, you will not need to repeat this qualification and you will receive a £195 discount on the balance owed. ITEC rules are very clear that they will only accept a level 3 regulated qualification which you passed up to 3 years ago.

The tutor may have to check your qualification with ITEC to approve it with them before you can obtain this discount. If your previous A&P qualification is not ITEC, there is an ITEC charge of £100 if you decide to see if your previous qualification will enable you to be exempt from this section of the course.

WHEN MAKING YOUR BOOKING - Please pay the deposit as usual and let the tutor know within the notes section of the booking form that you already have a level 3 in A & P and once confirmed they can take off the £195 from the balance you will need to pay them.

If your previous A&P qualification is not ITEC,RPL consideration will be at a cost of £100 but if RPL is refused, no refund is permitted and the £195 A&P fee must be paid in order to complete the course.

The RPL process can take up to 12 weeks so if the student wishes to book onto a course and be considered for RPL, the first course date must be more than 12 weeks away.

If the student has a previous level 3 qualification or higher, they can only be considered for RPL if the previous qualification meets at least 80% ITEC/VTCT Certificate in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology qualification (this course syllabus & criteria can be found on the ITEC website) For example, if a student has a previous ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology, they can be considered for RPL but please note that only a pass mark will be awarded for this part of the course, which will effect the overall mark.

Any previous Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology qualification must have been awarded no more than 3 years previous to be able to be considered for RPL.

RPL is not guaranteed, it involves a process of cross-checking previous work against the current syllabus and this being verified by ITEC (the whole process can take up to 12 weeks)

Yes you can gain insurance with this qualification - We highly recommend therapist Insurance cover with Westminster, allowing you to practice professionally.

Westminster offer a brilliant cover at a very reasonable cost and came out as the number one company that our students think are the very best and who they use year after year.

You will be given information for insurance cover and much more in our manuals that you get on the day of your training; you can also find this information on our website.

By completing the anatomy and physiology online (or already having this qualification) and attending the rest of the course (the massage section) at the chosen venue, this keeps the costs down, making this a very popular alternative.

As you are learning the anatomy and physiology in the comfort of your own home, (it has a very high pass rate due to the quality of our content and tutors) you do not have to pay extra to attend at a venue which usually puts the course price up.

Due to the popularity of this course and its affordable price, it is on a first come first served basis with regard to deposits to secure you place.

Please note the cost of the ITEC Massage Exam fee is just £160.00, this includes the A & P exam and all admin fees

DATES TO FIND OUR DATES PLEASE CLICK ON THE PURPLE 'VIEW DATES' BUTTON LOCATED ON THIS PAGE

Once on the dates page - there is a link, this is where you can view all 6 dates that you need to attend. The exam in held on the last day of this course.

Please note
ITEC issue an internationally recognised government body qualification, which is accepted by the other bodies like FHT, CTHA, etc.

These other professional bodies are not required to accredit an ITEC course as they already offer a government passed qualification, they all already accept and recognise this qualification so if you are with one of these professional bodies for your insurance you can add this training to it.

The following professional bodies below are just some (there are many more) who accept and recognise this qualification for insurance purposes, so that you can use this professionally as a self- employed therapist or a professional full time therapist working in a hotel or salon in the UK or overseas.

This course is perfect for complete beginners looking for a recognised professional qualification in massage that you can use professionally and charge clients for a massage once completed and passed.

You do not need level one to attend as this is up to level 3 (so it includes levels 1 & 2) you can attend without having done any previous training.

ITEC ask that the practical training is covered with the correct learning hours and days required and we have 100% pass rate for this.

Please be aware of courses that are 3 days or less this is not a level 3 qualification.

Other schools run this course over a longer period because they ask you to attend at the venue to also learn the Anatomy & Physiology. However to keep the number of days down that you attend and have to travel, the Anatomy & Physiology is learnt online, in the convenience of your own home.

This way you do not have to travel to the venue for the A & P part of the course so often, which keeps travel expenses down and also our overheads down and this is why we can offer this course at such a great discounted price!

You will need to complete the whole course to be issued with an ITEC certificate if this is the pathway you chose. You may be able to miss out the A&P section but you will only be issued a 50% pass for this section of the course which would reflect in your overall grade.

Please see information taken from the ITEC website which says:

If the previous qualification is an ITEC qualification, then the student will receive the ITEC pass mark for the unit that is applied for.

If a student has e.g. a VTCT Anatomy and Physiology qualification and wishes to use this for RPL on the ITEC A&P unit within the Massage Diploma.

The college must make the student aware that the student will not have to do the ITEC exam, however only a pass mark of 50% will be given on the A&P unit as the original assessment was not carried out by ITEC.

This will definitely reflect in the overall mark and students would not be able to obtain a distinction. The college must complete the RPL form attached and return with a copy of the student's previous qualification. This must be sent to ITEC with the enrolment form.

9.30am - 5.30pm - or 10-5pm please check the main course page for the time of each ITEC course as they can differ

Small classes give you the individual attention you will need.

Venues

We are currently offering this course at various popular locations across the UK.

Please check our venues by using the venue button locacted at the top of the page.

ITEC qualifications are recognised in 32 countries around the world, making it an international qualification of excellence. You can find us on the ITEC website as a fully approved ITEC registered school for the following locations.

What to Wear

Please be aware that a black polo shirt or professional tunic and black trousers and black flat shoes are mandatory for the course.

What to Bring

2 Bath sheets , 1 bath towel, 2 hand towels
Antiseptic wipes
Antibacterial hand gel
Black polo shirt, black trousers, black flat shoes
Course books (see ITEC book list - which can be found on the ITEC website, the tutor can send this to you on request when you book)

This course is insurable, accredited or approved by the professional bodies, FHT, CTHA, ITEC in affiliation with VTCT, Towergate, ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists and Thinktree.

You will receive an insurable professional certificate allowing you to use the therapy you learn with us and charge your clients or work in a salon, as it is a recognised qualification on Government & Councils Approved Accredited list.

ITEC Professional level 3 Full Body Massage Qualification recognised in the UK and overseas in over 30 different countries.

For more information, see Accreditation & Entry Requirements information tab above.

Yes you can use this as your foundation and you will be able to then go on to train in sports massage or any of our advanced training courses like hot stone massage, MLD, deep tissue etc with us or another school, safe in the knowledge that this professional qualification is accepted worldwide.

Many people ask us what is the difference between these two courses, BTEC is level 4 and ITEC level 3 however there is actually very little difference in the course content. Often students have already trained in other ITEC courses and wish to continue with them as they have enjoyed their high standard of training, others appreciate the pricing as it is often more reasonable than BTEC course costs.

This ITEC course is equivalent to an NVQ level 3 and is a professional qualification and will be accepted in all salons, clinics, gyms, corporate companies. You can also set up at home or mobile and gain insurance to work with the general public and charge for your massage as a professional therapist. Whether you train with us or another training company you should look for an ITEC level 3 or above qualification.

Pass Rate

The tutors' pass rate has been 100% for massage; this is down to the small classes of no more than 14 students, giving you the individual attention required.

When you book a course with us, we take the deposit for the course (we do not take the full payment) then once you have booked, your details are sent directly to the tutor and they will contact you with regard to the balance.

Payment Instalments Available on Courses, to Help you Budget.

The tutor will be in touch once you pay your deposit and book to easily arrange this with you.

You will have a choice to pay the balance straight away or it can be paid in instalments.


You do not need an account to set up a payment plan, your course tutor will be happy to discuss the instalment payment options when you book - they are there to help you and can discuss all the options available to you as soon as you have booked.

You will receive a confirmation email from the tutor once you have booked and within this email it will give you the information you require so you can pay the balance directly to your tutor.

The balance, it can be split out over 3- 4 monthly interest free instalments, whilst you are learning to make it easily affordable. The two credit or debit card instalment options are with Clear Pay or with PayPal and both are available and offer the same.

Alternatively you can do 4 instalment payment options into the tutors bank account as well - plenty of options all tutors offer the same. We have been doing this for over 20 years and it works really well.

If you are a company paying for a student to attend, please email us as we provide a Pro forma invoice if required, we are happy for the tutor to contact you directly to charge the full amount so you do not have to pay in two payments (please note this is only available for company bookings). We can arrange this for you on request.

It’s quick and easy to book with us;we have caring and helpful tutors who will be in touch with you quickly and they are contactable before your course starts, helping you with any questions you may have, making your decision to book with us the right one.

It is important to know you are in safe hands now, on your training days and when your course has finished. You will receive excellent aftercare and help and advice from your tutor when needed.

We give you this option as many students do not wish to pay in full for their course straight away as they have limited funds, so often this can allow you if you book in advance to only pay the deposit and then pay the balance later, allowing you to budget.

You can pay the balance straight away if you wish or up to 21 days before your course starts, giving you time to budget if needed. This means you can book a course on our site in January for example, that is not starting until June and you would not need to pay the balance until May if you wanted to take advantage of the instalment payments.

Once you have paid your deposit, you can pay the balance in full or the final course fee can be paid in 3 affordable instalments if required and the tutor will send you information for this with their booking confirmation.

Every year we train thousands of therapists, from Champneys Health Resort, large professional salons like Dior, leading hotels like the Mandarin Oriental Spa at the Knightsbridge 5 star hotel, the Sanctuary, John Lewis Spa, Bobbi Brown, Channel 4 as well as training therapists and complete beginners who come to us at one of our many venues.

We are an award winning school, Number One Training School (out of over 80 schools) in the Beauty Industry Survey.

And Voted The Awards of Excellence 'Best Training School' by students and won multiple years in a row! We maintain high standards and are proud of our team of passionate and caring tutors.

When you book with us you have peace of mind, we have a proven track record - established in 1998 and accredited by the top professional bodies.

You will need to complete all dates to complete the course and take the exam on the last day (day 6 of the course).

If you miss a date due to illness (a doctor's note will be required) you can catch up with the routine via our online video. It will then be required to have a Skype session with the tutor to ensure you stay up to date with the class.

You will be required to catch up on anything that you have missed in your own time so you can still continue the course and take the exam. One course date can only be missed with proof of a doctor’s note and if two course dates are missed, you will need to start and pay for the course again.

ITEC is an independent professional examination board whose examinations are recognised nationally and internationally.

Examination Module

ITEC Practical Exam 60 minutes

ITEC Treatment practice (10 in total)

ITEC Case Studies (25 in total)

ITEC Written Assignment - Principles of health and fitness

ITEC Written Assignment - understanding soft tissue dysfunction

ITEC Written Assignment - professional practice in sports massage

If you have any concerns regarding the exams, due to the small numbers we take for this course the tutor can tailor-make your learning to cover any weak areas you may have, guiding you through and making it an easy process.

This in an intensive fast track ITEC massage course which is spread over just a few short months, as you do not have to attend at a venue to do the Anatomy and Physiology part of this course as it is done online with full tutor support.

As you learn the Anatomy and Physiology online with us, this means you can attend less days at a venue and our high pass rate reflects the quality of our training, offering ITEC courses since 2013 with thousands of happy students who attend with us yearly.

This is intensive but is easy to learn in just 6 days

Please note this is spread over approximately 3-4 months as ITEC does not allow consecutive days as you will need to do case studies in-between.

You will need to complete all 6 days to complete the course and take the exam which is held on the last day of the course.

If you miss a date due to illness (a doctor’s note will be required) you can catch up with the routine via our online video. You will then be required to have a Skype session with the tutor to ensure you stay up to date with the class.

You will be required to catch up on anything that you have missed in your own time so you can still continue the course and take the exam. One course date can only be missed with proof of a doctor’s note and if two course dates are missed, you will need to start and pay for the course again.

ITEC level 3 Sports Massage Course is fast track and the 6 days practical massage training is spaced over approximately 3-4 months.

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Customer Reviews

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James Lee
Asid Ali

Ali’s teaching was very thorough, engaging, and informative. His knowledge of sports massage is exceptional and he was always on hand to give extra tips and feedback alongside the core content. Would highly recommend.

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Michelle G
Asid Ali

Ali was an amazing teacher was very informative and took time showing how to do the techinques. He was very supportive and encouraging. I would highly recommend doing this course with him.

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Catherine Howell
Asid Ali

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Ali is an excellent tutor and made the course very enjoyable yet also incredibly in depth. Thank you Ali 😊

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Suzana Conceição
Karen Hastings

I had the pleasure to learn from Karen sport massage , she provided an excellent lesson and very informative and supportive, she is a great teacher and friend. Karen, thanks so much for your patience with me on my difficult learning process.

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Chie Hachiga
Karen Hastings

I am deeply grateful to Karen for all her support.
Before starting the course, I was worried about whether I could keep up with the lessons because of my disadvantage in not being very good at English.

However, once the course began, Karen’s classes turned out to be so enjoyable, with clear and detailed explanations, that I looked forward to every session. It was such a wonderful experience that I feel sad now that it’s over.

I am especially thankful not only to Karen but also to my classmates, who supported me when I struggled with my English skills.

Thank you so much, Karen, for everything. If I ever decide to start learning something new, I would love to study under your guidance again.

Recently the Head Trainer from Champney's Booked our Courses and her Feedback was the Following:

Name: Laura Tatlow
Champneys


Tutor feedback: Tutor was great, really informative and knowledgable, really enjoyed the course and looking forward to my next course with gateway.

Did the course you booked live up to your overall expectations: Yes

Would you consider another course with us, if not tell us why: Yes

Course feedback: already booked on 3 more!

Would it be ok for us to feature your comments on our feedback page of our web site: Yes

Why Learn With Gateway?

- Established for Over 25 Years

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We have trained many professional therapists and make-up artists from large professional salons, hotels and spas at: Gleneagles 5 star hotel and Spa Scotland, Champneys Health Resorts, Bobbi Brown UK & Ireland.

We also train Make-up Artists at Large Filming Companie and at Hollyoaks for Channel 4, Top Spas like The Mandarin Oriental Spa at Knightsbridge, John Lewis Spa, Dior, The Sanctuary, Cliveden Hotel and Spa and many other leading companies.

Other clients include: NHS, National Pharmacies & Rehabilitation Centres Across the UK, Thousands of Therapists - For Professional Client Use And the General Public - For Personal Use. 

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