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Aromatherapist
Aromatherapists use essential oils to help improve their clients' emotional wellbeing and relieve everyday stresses.
Average salary (a year)
£0
Starter
£0
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
37.0 to 39.0 hours
variable
Work Hours
evenings / weekends
as customers demand
How to become
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You can get into this job through:a university course; a college course; an apprenticeship
University
You could take a foundation degree or degree in complementary therapies or complementary healthcare. These include units on aromatherapy.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • at least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree
  • 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
student finance for fees and living costs|https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
university courses and entry requirements|https://www.ucas.com/
College
You could take a college course like
Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies, Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Aromatherapy for the Complimentary Therapist
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
funding advice|https://www.gov.uk/further-education-courses/financial-help
search for courses|/find-a-course
Apprenticeship
You could do a wellbeing and holistic therapist advanced apprenticeship.
This typically takes around 20 months to complete as a mix of workplace learning and off-the-job study.
Entry requirements
To get onto an apprenticeship, you'll find it useful to have:
  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
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Professional And Industry Bodies
Further Information
You can find out more about working in aromatherapy from the International Federation of Aromatherapists.
What it takes
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Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    Excellent verbal communication skills
    Active listening skills
    Sensitivity and understanding
    The ability to work well with your hands
    Customer service skills
    A desire to help people
    The ability to work well with others
    The ability to sell products and services
Digital Skills Level
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Related Restrictions
have insurance
What you will do
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Day to day tasks
In this role you may
explain treatments to the client, take details of the client's medical history, diet and lifestyle, select the oils you feel are appropriate for helping the client, blend and keep a record of the oils you use, apply oils during massage treatment, supply blended oils and instructions for clients to use at home, refer clients to their GP when necessary
Working environment
You could work at a health spa, from home, at a client's home or in a therapy clinic.
You may need to wear a uniform.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
With experience as a self-employed aromatherapist, you could set up your business at home or at other premises or visit clients in their homes.
With further training, you could offer additional treatments to increase your income, like reflexology or massage.
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