From your first foundation to your next specialism. Explore practical training, advanced development, focused CPD, recognition of prior learning and spa therapist development.
Explore programmesCompare the routes below. Admissions will confirm current availability, dates and fees.
Build a practical foundation in spa, wellness and massage practice.
Strengthen sports massage, recovery planning and professional decision-making.
Refresh a technique, explore a subject or extend your existing skills.
Identify how your existing skills can support your next learning step.
Strengthen treatment, service and professional habits for spa and hospitality settings.
Different starting points.
No single path to follow.
Build a structured foundation in massage and wellness.
Build on an appropriate foundation with advanced practice.
Explore focused learning for your existing practice.
Discuss a review of your training and practical experience.
Explore individual and employer development options.
Build a practical foundation in spa, wellness and massage practice.
Apply for Level 1A 70-hour foundation combining theory, trainer demonstration, supervised practice, feedback and assessment. Cohorts are limited to 15 trainees.
Beginners, career switchers and practitioners seeking a structured foundation.
No previous massage qualification is required. Contact admissions for enrolment requirements.
Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Each day combines theory, demonstration, guided practice and a skills check.
Daily skills checks, written theory and safety, a final practical examination, and professional conduct and reflection. Certification is subject to attendance, conduct, assessment and administrative requirements. This is foundation wellness training, not training to diagnose, prescribe or practise medicine.
Strengthen sports massage, recovery planning and professional decision-making.
Apply for Level 2Move beyond foundation practice with more confident session planning, sport and recovery applications, advanced hands-on decision-making and communication with active clients. Learn to adapt safely within professional scope.
Level 1 graduates, massage, spa, wellness and fitness professionals, and applicants approved through the entry process.
Completed SMTC Level 1 or an equivalent foundation. Claims of equivalence require evidence and trainer review.
Theory, trainer demonstration, supervised practice, case scenarios, feedback and repetition.
Practical skills checks and final assessment.
Refresh a technique, explore a subject or extend your existing skills.
Apply for CPD Masterclasses View CPD calendar ↗Request a workplace CPD session ↗Focused learning experiences to update technique, strengthen professional standards or develop a new service area under appropriate trainer guidance.
Working massage, spa, wellness and fitness professionals, Level 1 or Level 2 graduates, and employers developing staff.
Level and prerequisites are confirmed for each masterclass.
Half-day, one-day, weekend, evening, in-person and employer-hosted formats may be offered, as confirmed by SMTC.
Learning outcomes, assessment and any certificate or attendance evidence are confirmed for each session.
Confirmed masterclass dates have not yet been published. Contact SMTC for upcoming topics, prerequisites and booking information.
Ask about upcoming masterclasses ↗Identify how your existing skills can support your next learning step.
Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning Request the evidence checklist ↗A structured route to review existing knowledge and skills rather than repeat learning unnecessarily. The process may include consultation, knowledge questions, practical observation, gap identification and recommendations for further training or assessment.
Experienced practitioners with existing training and practical experience to present for review.
Submit an initial enquiry to discuss your training and experience. SMTC will advise which evidence is appropriate.
Individual evidence review, discussion and assessment where required.
Receive an outcome, gap plan or progression recommendation. RPL does not guarantee exemption, admission or certification.
Strengthen treatment, service and professional habits for spa and hospitality settings.
Apply for Spa Therapist Development Request employer training ↗Ask about the next cohort ↗Combine hands-on treatment foundations with the hygiene, consultation, communication, retail and teamwork expected in a high-quality spa environment.
Spa and salon staff, beauty therapists, hospitality workers, massage practitioners, supervisors, new entrants and employers.
Discuss your experience or your team’s development needs with SMTC to identify an appropriate route.
Individual enrolment, employer-sponsored cohorts, in-house programmes or modular development plans, subject to SMTC confirmation.
Assessment arrangements are to be confirmed for the agreed development plan.
Tell us about your background and what you would like to learn. Admissions can help you explore a suitable route.