Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy - Cibtac.com

DIPLOMA IN AROMATHERAPYThe main aim of the Diploma in Aromatherapy is to enable Candidates to gain the practicaland theoretical skills necessary to provide aromatherapy treatments for the purposes ofrelaxation and stress release.The qualification consists of four mandatory units and one Optional unit and is equivalent toa Level Three on the Qualification and Credit Framework.Qualification titleLevel Three Diploma inAromatherapyMandatory unitsProvide aromatherapy forcomplementary therapiesPrinciples and practice forcomplementary therapiesBusiness practice for thecomplementary therapistKnowledge of anatomy, physiologyand pathology for complementarytherapiesOptional unitHealthy eating and wellbeing for thecomplementary therapies clientQAN Qualification Pre-requisitesnumber code600/5658/7 CCQ08 None requiredUAN Unit code Credit GLHnumbervalueT/503/7744 PU56 21 112A/503/7776 TU33 13 30L/503/7779 TU34 12 60R/503/7640 TU32 13 9459 296J/503/7747 TU31 6 306 3065 326PORTFOLIO CONTENTS SHEETThe purpose of a portfolio is to keep in one place a record of evidence of all treatments oroccasions where practice and experience of techniques and ranges for the qualificationbeing studied, are kept.The folder should be large enough to hold all of this evidence generated, a lever arch folderis usually sufficient. If more than one qualification is being studied for, it is often possible toput all of the evidence in one folder keeping it organised and clearly identified, with the useof dividers.To remove the need to duplicated evidence it is important to be aware that if any units ofstudy are replicated between qualifications being studied it is highly recommended that theevidence is only produced once but clearly signposted for an examiner to find.CIBTAC ©1V1.1 10.07.12 CW

Aromatherapy treatment - massage(minimum of 11 marks as* )Preparation and care of ClientFlow of treatment procedureAppropriate classical aromatherapy movementsPressureRhythmTechniquePositioning and support of treatment areaAromatherapy treatment - oil blend(minimum of 6 marks as *)Appropriate essential oils chosenAppropriate quantity of essential oil usedAppropriate choice of carrier oilAll oils blend well together and meet the treatmentneedsAftercare and advice to Client(minimum of 3 marks as *)Explanation of the effects of the treatmentWhat a Client should and should not doHow the Client may feel or reaction to treatmentHow the Client can use the oils at homeNext treatment datePU42PU42PU4220 marks24 (3*)3 (2*)3 (2*)3 (2*)3 (2*)211 marks3 (2*)3 (2*)3 (2*)28 marks2 (1*)12 (1*)2 (1*)1Oral questions PU42 6 marks N/A50 minutes15 minutes5 minutesTotal marks: 60Pass mark: 36Notes and guidanceConsultationPlease be aware that only general details of the client may be recorded prior to the treatmentso the therapist has time to fully demonstrate their abilities in consultation. The informationthat may be completed prior to the exam process includes: Name, contact details, medicalhistory and medication, allergies etc.It is not acceptable to include any information on skin analysis, skin type or conditions thatare non-medical. Nor is it acceptable to include information on current or proposed treatmentadvice, or homecare. This information is to be decided upon and recorded by the practicingtherapist during the exam process.Marks will be lost by any therapist who has a client with too much information recorded onthe consultation card prior to the commencement of the exam.CIBTAC ©3V1.1 10.07.12 CW