ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy

Prerequisites: ITEC Level 3 Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology, ITEC Massage

This ITEC Diploma in Aromatherapy meets national occupational standards and is recognised by EMBODY, Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNCH).

Upon completion of this course, you will be a professional aromatherapist and will be able to gain insurance to practice upon the general public and professional memberships.

You will be required to complete a number of case studies, which means that your friends and family will be able to experience and benefit from this relaxing therapy whilst you train.

This course also includes the Award in Business Practice, Principles & Practice in Complementary Therapies and the optional self-study unit Healthy Eating and Wellbeing for the Complementary Therapy Client. Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology and massage are both required, you can study these alongside aromatherapy.

• Provide a professional aromatherapy massage treatment to a client
• Conduct a professional consultation
• Devise a treatment programme
• Understand and be able to use of a range of 60 oils and their contraindications
• Adapt treatments for a range of conditions and outcomes
• Choose appropriate oils for a specific treatment outcome or set of presenting conditions
• Know how to apply essential and carrier oils safely in a variety of different ways, including inhalations, masks, baths and lotions
• Provide tailored aftercare advice

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to practice in a number of different settings:

• In your own private practice, as a self-employed practitioner
• In a salon, health club, spa or hotel
• In the NHS, hospice or other healthcare setting
• You will be able to join professional organisations such as the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), Association of Reflexologists (AoR), Complementary Therapists Association (CThA) and the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) as a full member.

Diploma in Aromatherapy

• Length: 6 days
• Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm
• Course fees: £900.00 + external exam fee (£150)
• Venue: Kings Heath / Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands
• ITEC Link: ITEC Diploma in Aromatherapy for the Complementary Therapist
• Course Dates:
  • Saturday 27th June 2026
  • Sunday 28th June 2026
  • Saturday 8th August 2026
  • Sunday 9th August 2026
  • Saturday 10th October 2026
  • Sunday 11th October 2026
  • ITEC Exam Date: Saturday 21st November 2026 (tbc)
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