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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 only have to pay a small deposit to secure your place and you can pay the balance for your massage training in instalments, to help you 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.

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.

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 7 dates that you need to attend.

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.

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.

For Dates & Venues on offer and also the Course Price - please use the PURPLE LINK BUTTONS which are located on this page to be able to view all dates available.

It will give you a list of venues where we offer this course and also the dates and price.

It is quick and easy to book with us and we only take a small deposit to book you on.

Weekend diploma full body massage courses that some other schools offer are not long enough for a training school to allow you to then train in advanced courses like hot stone massage, deep tissue etc, the requirement is at least 7 days training.

If you attend a shorter course this is only level 2 and not the level required to continue your massage training.

You will not be able to join FHT or many other professional bodies unless you have an ITEC 3 or above in full body massage and a weekend course will NOT provide you with this level.

Many students come to us to retrain after finding out their qualification with other schools for around £300 was only a level 2 and not accepted by insurance companies to practice with the general public professionally.

They come to us to then train for the required hours needed which is only achievable over 7 days (hence being more expensive) but please be aware you get what you pay for! There is a reason why other schools’ courses can be so cheap and only over a couple of days.

We have several options running during the year, please click on the 'view dates' button to view what is on offer for the start dates and once there you can then click on the green link named 'view the other dates' to view all 7 dates you will need to complete.

Please note this is the minimum allowance for this course as ITEC will not allow any less than 4 months for your training due to case studies and practice time allowances.

What to Wear

Please be aware that a black polo shirt or professional tunic and black trousers (trailing no longer than halfway down your heel) and black shoes are mandatory for the course. You will also need to bring:

2 bath towels 1 x massage couch cover

A pair of spa slippers

Antibacterial wipes

Antibacterial hand gel

Recommended Course Reading: An Introduction to Reflexology; Louise Tucker

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

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 Reflexology Qualification is recognised in the UK and overseas in over 30 different countries.

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

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.

Please note - ITEC requires this to be taught over around 5-6 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 anywhere that 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 coming to us to retrain after attending with another school that does not run the course for enough hours to cover what is required.

Once on the dates page, to view all 7 dates you will need to attend you simply click on the purple link that says 'View the other dates for this course here' to see the rest of the dates you are required to attend.

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.

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.

Yes

You only have to pay a small deposit to secure your place and you can pay the balance for your massage training in instalments, to help you 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.

We have also trained the Sanctuary, John Lewis Spa, Bobbi Brown, Channel 4 for their beauty therapists doing hollyoaks actors eyebrows, as well as training therapists and complete beginners who come to us at one of our many venues.

You will need to complete all 7 dates to complete the course and take the exam at the end of the course.

The final practical exam is held at the end of the course and this date will be discussed by your tutor during your practical sessions.

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 Write-ups (60 in total).

ITEC Case Studies (40 in total).

ITEC Written Assignment - Principles and practice of complementary therapies.

ITEC Written Assignment - Business practice for complementary therapies.

ITEC Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies 50 multiple choice questions.

If you have any concerns with regard to 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.

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.

Established in 1998, we have a great team of tutors who have a wealth of knowledge and are passionate and caring. They also take pride in the way they look after their students both on the day of their training and also offer 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.

Help in Finding Work After You Have Trained With Us

The one question we have been asked by the most students is how to find work after you have trained with us, so we have teamed up with a company that can help! They can help find therapists work in London and all around the UK, whether it is part time work or full time they can help.

This information can be found on our website. We want to make sure we look after our students that train with us to make it easier to build your client base or just top up what you already have.

You can find this information on our website.