2068 Courses in Retford

This one-day practical workshop will give you the skills to adapt your current massage to deliver a relaxing and satisfying Massage treatment for Pregnancy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue BTST Academy & Clinic, Holly Farm, Clipstone Road, Edwinstowe, Nottingham, NG21 9JD COURSE DATE Friday 14th June 2024 COURSE TIMES  Start 9:30am – Finish 4:30pm COURSE PRICE £175 TUTOR Jeni Broughton COURSE SUMMARY BTST Academy are proud to host this amazing 1x day Pregnancy Massage course *  Contra-indications and restrictions to massage during pregnancy *  Deliver a safe and effective treatment *  Prepare for a safe and effective treatment regarding H&S *  Provide appropriate aftercare *  Enable the therapist to work on pregnant ladies up to labour *  Practice on real pregnant clients *  Also included: Foot, hand, face and scalp massage COURSE HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR; * Physiotherapists * Osteopaths * Chiropractors * Manual Therapists * Sports Therapists  * Sports Massage Therapists * Personal trainers Assessment Observation during the course day

If you want to bag-make with genuine leather but are nervous of trying it, this weekend is ideal for you. It will give you the confidence to make your own leather bags at home and you’ll make some fab friends along the way! VERY IMPORTANT! Before booking, please check that your machine can cope with sewing at least 6 layers of faux leather or vinyl. Flat sewing is fine – if the machine can do that, we can manage lumps and bumps!   **This retreat is a little different from many others in that making a bag isn’t the point of the weekend, although you will indeed make one. The focus is on learning new transferable techniques and skills that you will be able to use on so many bags you make in the future. We have our own ‘Retreat Suite’ of rooms, including a spacious, light and airy sewing room which is equipped with a display screen so everyone can easily see demonstrations from a working viewpoint. We also have our own bathroom and kitchen facilities. If you wish, you are free to continue work after dinner and until as late (or early!) as you like. You will need to bring your own sewing machine, fabric scissors and any other favourite sewing tools, but everything else is provided. We’ll have a good selection of fabrics, vinyls and leather for you to browse and purchase if you wish, at retreat-only prices.  Come and join us in the exclusive Facebook group Bag Makers Retreat at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bagmakersretreat/ for all the latest retreat info, chat, gossip and more, plus a chance to meet other like-minded folks.  If you have dietary requirements, please tell me before you book, so I can be sure we can meet your needs. All meal main courses are included in the retreat fee, as are Saturday and Sunday lunches and breakfasts. Starters, desserts and drinks with meals are not included but the meals are so huge you probably won’t want starters and desserts anyway!! Tea and coffee is available whenever you need, but you do have to make it yourself!  If you’d like to stay an extra night or two, maybe to arrive on Thursday or leave on Monday if you have a long drive, let me know and I’ll check availability with our host. If you’d prefer to travel by train, we are happy to ferry you to and from the station, just ask. Please aim to arrive no later than 2pm as we have a lot of pattern cutting and fabric choosing to get through on Friday! Friday The fun starts here as you arrive at your weekend home-from-home – a beautifully refurbished, 4-star 18th century coaching inn with all the comforts you would expect. You’ll have time to settle into your own delightfully comfortable en-suite room which has all the anticipated little luxuries,  before an introductory get-together with me and your companions in the sewing room at 2pm. You’ll be given your own copy of the bag pattern, which is very beginner- and strong domestic machine-friendly (see note in bold at the top of the page), but which will incorporate a lot of features and techniques that are also in much more complex designs, making this an excellent springboard to any leather or other bag you want to make. Then you can wallow in the plentiful stash of leathers and fabrics to choose from.  All the leather, fabrics, interfacing, stabiliser, threads and bag hardware you need are supplied. As soon as you’re ready, you can start preparing and cutting out your pattern and some of the bag pieces so we can hit the ground running in the morning. After a superbly-cooked and substantial evening meal at around 6pm or so, you are welcome to continue working in the sewing room or to simply relax and chat there before bed. Saturday After an excellent breakfast, we can really start work learning some new skills and beginning work on construction. You’ll work at your own pace from around 9am with no pressure – I want your weekend to be fun and not stressful! We will walk through the techniques together and I will be there the whole time to answer questions and troubleshoot any tricky bits. You’ll also have the chance to try sewing with faux leather , if you haven’t already, and we’ll explore ways and techniques to use and apply rivets.  Refreshments are freely available all day and you can take a break whenever you wish. A light lunch (with homemade cake!!) is also provided and we’ll have a short break in the middle of the day. The rest of the day will be similar to Friday – sewing, dinner at 6ish and more sewing if you wish to before bed. Do feel free to have a walk or just sit outside for a breather if the weather is kind. Sunday How can it be Sunday already?? Breakfast over, we’ll get back to work. You will need to allow a few minutes to pack and check out of your room, as it has to be made ready for Monday’s guests. Apart from that, it’s uninterrupted sewing (with refreshments and lunch breaks!) until your bag is finished. We’ll be heading off for a lightish lunch at 12.30pm or so. We have the sewing room for the rest of the day.  If you don’t quite get done, there’s absolutely no need to worry as you’ll easily be able to complete your bag at home. If you finish earlier feel free to head home whenever you’re ready. Amongst loads of other hints and tips, you’ll learn  – * Choosing and handling leather * How to make professional quality rolled handles * Creating and applying custom bag feet * How to create a zipped pocket the pro way * How to use edge paint and get a professional finish with it * Sewing the bag together and topstitching * Reducing bulk with leather * A sneaky way of getting your bag right-sides-out without ugly seams! * An easy way to add a zipper pull without tools * Working with different types of rivet machine and loads more. You’ll have an exclusive pattern, created just for the Retreats, which includes comprehensive mini-tutorials and full instructions. And I hope you have a lot of fun and make new friends while you learn!!  I never abandon my students at the end of the course so if you get stuck on anything at home, you are welcome to give me a shout on Messenger and we’ll sort out your problem together. The not-so-small print Book your place using the simple booking system below – just click on your choice of dates and go from there. The full price is £465.00. The deposit of £65 is non-refundable if you cancel but can, however, be credited towards a future retreat booked within the next 6 months. It is completely refundable if I or the venue cancel. The booking page only shows the Friday, but the course is running until Sunday. The balance of £400.00 is payable by approx 6 weeks before the retreat date and payment instructions will be sent to you in good time. Cancellations 4 weeks or less before the retreat date can only be refunded if someone on the waiting list can come instead. If you book, pay and attend without pre-checking that your machine can sew the required thicknesses, as detailed in the note at the top of the page, I’m afraid no refunds will be given if it proves that your machine can’t cope during the Retreat. I may have a machine available to lend, but can’t promise one. *Don’t worry that your booking confirmation may be headed Unicorn Studios –  it’s just the site that I’ve run my booking system from for years… it’s not a scam!! *

OUR LEVEL 3 SPORTS MASSAGE COURSES WILL GIVE YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BECOME A SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST IN YOUR OWN RIGHT AND BE ABLE TO PRACTICE STRAIGHT AWAY. To provide learners with the confidence, knowledge and skills required, to be able to provide a safe and professional treatment to a range of clients, helping in injury prevention, improving physical wellbeing and aiding the healing process of injuries. THE COURSE IS SPLIT INTO 5 UNITS: * Anatomy & Physiology for Sports Massage * Principles of Exercise, Fitness & Health * Soft Tissue Dysfunction * Professional Practice * Sports Massage Techniques HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? The assessment process includes the following; * 5 Unit questions * 1 Assignment * 50 question multiple choice Anatomy & Physiology exam * Practical Maintenance exam * Practical Pre Event exam * Practical Post exam -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEVEL 3 SPORTS MASSAGE COURSES To provide learners with the confidence, knowledge and skills required, to be able to provide a safe and professional treatment to a range of clients, helping in injury prevention, improving physical wellbeing and aiding the healing process of injuries. THE COURSE IS SPLIT INTO 5 UNITS: * Anatomy & Physiology for Sports Massage * Principles of Exercise, Fitness & Health * Soft Tissue Dysfunction * Professional Practice * Sports Massage Techniques THIS QUALIFICATION ENABLES YOU TO: * Gain employment as a Sports Massage Therapist * Gain insurance * Set up your own business as a Sports Massage Therapist * Progression on to the Level 4 Sports Massage Course HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? The assessment process includes the following; * 5 Unit questions * 1 Assignment * 50 question multiple choice Anatomy & Physiology exam * Practical Maintenance exam * Practical Pre Event exam * Practical Post exam -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VENUE BTST Academy & Clinic, Holly Farm, Clipstone Road, Edwinstowe, Nottingham, NG21 9JD COURSE DELIVERY 11 days held over Weekends and 1x Friday COURSE QUALIFICATION Active IQ Sports Massage Diploma [https://btstacademy.co.uk/level-3-sports-massage-courses/] and Emergency First Aid [https://btstacademy.co.uk/first-aid-at-work-course/] * COURSE DATES 2024 MAY; 18th & 19th, 25th & 26th JUNE; 7th*, 8th & 9th, 29th, & 30th JULY; 13th & 14th or SEPT; 7th & 8th, 13th, 14th & 15th OCT; 12th & 13th, 26th, & 27th NOV; 9th & 10th PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT DATE 14th July 2024 or 10th Nov 2024 COURSE DAYS WILL RUN FROM 9:30am – 4:30pm PRICE £ 1400.00 TUTOR Laura Simmons ASSESSOR Clare Sargent & Laura Simmons INTERNAL VERIFIER: Becky Tyler EXTERNAL VERIFIER: Will Mansford – Active IQ AWARDING BODY: Active IQ PAYMENT ON BOOKING; You can either select to pay:- The non refundable deposit of £400 or the Full Amount at time of booking. PAYING A DEPOSIT: If you select to pay the deposit you will receive communication via email to discuss & confirm a payment plan, all monies owed must be paid in full 1 week before course end date STUDENT FINANCE: For finance options please call us on 01623 709942 ELCAS * 1x day First Aid course is not available for ELCAS funded learners COURSE ATTENDANCE: *We ask that all dates are attended but appreciate this is not always possible and therefore any missed days will need to be completed via home study. However if there are more than 2x days you are unable to attend, please contact us at btstacademy@outlook.com [btstacademy@outlook.com] to discuss before booking. REFUNDS; Please note that your deposit is non-refundable. If you start your practical training and then withdraw from the course you will still be liable for the full course fee.

If you’re a beginner bag maker, this Retreat is perfect for you. A whole weekend to immerse yourself in fabrics, stabiliser, professional techniques and tips to boost your confidence and your skills. Hopefully, there’ll be a lot of chat and laughter too! **This retreat is a little different from many others in that making a bag isn’t the point of the weekend, although you will indeed make one. The focus is on learning new transferable techniques and skills that you will be able to use on so many bags you make in the future. We have our own ‘Retreat Suite’ of rooms, including a spacious, light and airy sewing room which is equipped with a display screen so everyone can easily see demonstrations from a working viewpoint. We also have our own bathroom and kitchen facilities. If you wish, you are free to continue work after dinner and until as late (or early!) as you like. You will need to bring your own sewing machine, fabric scissors and any other favourite sewing tools, but everything else is provided. Come and join us in the exclusive Facebook group Bag Makers Retreat at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bagmakersretreat/ for all the latest retreat info, chat, gossip and more, plus a chance to meet other like-minded folks.  If you have dietary requirements, please tell me before you book, so I can be sure we can meet your needs. All meal main courses are included in the retreat fee, as are Saturday and Sunday lunches and breakfasts. Starters, desserts and drinks with meals are not included but the meals are so huge you probably won’t want starters and desserts anyway!! Tea and coffee is available whenever you need, but you do have to make it yourself!  If you’d like to stay an extra night or two, maybe to arrive on Thursday or leave on Monday if you have a long drive, let me know and I’ll check availability with our host. If you’d prefer to travel by train, we are happy to ferry you to and from the station, just ask. Please aim to arrive no later than 2pm as we have a lot of pattern cutting and fabric choosing to get through on Friday! Friday The fun starts here as you arrive at your weekend home-from-home – a beautifully refurbished, 4-star 18th century coaching inn with all the comforts you would expect. You’ll have time to settle into your own delightfully comfortable en-suite room which has all the anticipated little luxuries,  before an introductory get-together with me and your companions in the sewing room at 2pm. You’ll be given your own copy of the bag pattern, which is very beginner- and domestic machine-friendly but which will incorporate a lot of features and techniques that are also in much more complex designs, making this an excellent springboard to any bag you want to make. Then you can wallow in the plentiful stash of fabrics to choose from, including some of my exclusive feature panel prints which aren’t available anywhere else. All the materials, interfacing, stabiliser, threads and bag hardware you need are supplied. As soon as you’re ready, you can start preparing and cutting out your pattern and some of the bag pieces so we can hit the ground running in the morning. After a superbly-cooked and substantial evening meal at around 6pm or so, you are welcome to continue working in the sewing room or to simply relax and chat there before bed. Saturday After an excellent breakfast, we can really start work adding to and adapting your bag pattern. You’ll work at your own pace from around 9am with no pressure – I want your weekend to be fun and not stressful! We will walk through the techniques together and I will be there the whole time to answer questions and troubleshoot any tricky bits. You’ll also have the chance to try sewing with faux leather , if you haven’t already, and we’ll explore ways and techniques to use and apply rivets.  Refreshments are freely available all day and you can take a break whenever you wish. A light lunch (with homemade cake!!) is also provided and we’ll have a short break in the middle of the day. The rest of the day will be similar to Friday – sewing, dinner at 6ish and more sewing if you wish to before bed. Do feel free to have a walk or just sit outside for a breather if the weather is kind. Sunday How can it be Sunday already?? Breakfast over, we’ll get back to work. You will need to allow a few minutes to pack and check out of your room, as it has to be made ready for Monday’s guests. Apart from that, it’s uninterrupted sewing (with refreshments and lunch breaks!) until your bag is finished. We’ll be heading off for lunch at 12.30pm or so. We have the sewing room for the rest of the day.  If you don’t quite get done, there’s absolutely no need to worry as you’ll easily be able to complete your bag at home. If you finish earlier feel free to head home whenever you’re ready. Amongst loads of other hints and tips, you’ll learn  – * Interfacings – what to use and not to use * Using stabilisers – which is best and why * How to create a zipped pocket the pro way * Adding a recessed zipper main closure to almost any bag * Installing hardware * Incorporating a built-in key fob * Installing a rectangular  base * Sewing the bag together and topstitching * A sneaky way of getting your bag right-sides-out without ugly seams! * An easy way to add a zipper pull without tools * Working with different types of rivet machine * Faux leather on a domestic machine You’ll have handouts on all the techniques to take home. And I hope you have a lot of fun and make new friends while you learn!!  I never abandon my students at the end of the course so if you get stuck on anything at home, you are welcome to give me a shout on Messenger and we’ll sort out your problem together. The not-so-small print Book your place using the simple booking system below – just click on your choice of dates and go from there. The full price is £395.00. The deposit of £60 is non-refundable if you cancel but can, however, be credited towards a future retreat booked within the next 6 months. It is completely refundable if I or the venue cancel. The booking page only shows the Friday, but the course is running until Sunday. The balance of £335.00 is payable by approx 6 weeks before the retreat date and payment instructions will be sent to you in good time. Cancellations 4 weeks or less before the retreat date can only be refunded if someone on the waiting list can come instead. *Don’t worry that your booking confirmation may be headed Unicorn Studios –  it’s just the site that I’ve run my booking system from for years… it’s not a scam!! *

OUR LEVEL 4 SPORTS MASSAGE COURSES WILL GIVE YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO TAKE YOUR SPORTS MASSAGE QUALIFICATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL. The Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy builds on your existing knowledge and skills gained from the level 3 Sports Massage course [https://btstacademy.co.uk/level-3-diploma-sports-massage-therapy/]. This qualification will provide learners with a deeper knowledge and further skills to be able treat clients and correct common patterns of dysfunction. Many learners say I wish I had done my level 4 sooner!  Whilst level 3 Sports Massage course [https://btstacademy.co.uk/level-3-diploma-sports-massage-therapy/] gives you the knowledge and skills to start work as a sports massage therapist Level 4 starts to teach you how to really treat your patients / clients. Delving into a greater level of A&P knowledge, teaching you advanced soft tissue techniques and exploring the common injuries patients / clients will present with.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEVEL 4 SPORTS MASSAGE COURSES The Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy builds on your existing knowledge and skills gained from the level 3 Sports Massage course. This qualification will provide learners with a deeper knowledge and further skills to be able treat clients and correct common patterns of dysfunction. COURSE FOCUS: * Assessment skills * Learning of a range of injuries and dysfunctions * Introduction and learning of some special tests. * Development of massage techniques & skills * Patient aftercare advice along with corrective exercise prescription knowledge THIS QUALIFICATION ENABLES YOU TO: * Progression on to a Level 5 Sports Therapy Course * Progression onto an Osteopathy or Physiotherapy course HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? The assessment process includes the following; * x3 Unit Worksheets * x1 Assignment * x7 Observations * x2 Critical evaluation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VENUE BTST Academy & Clinic, Holly Farm, Clipstone Road, Edwinstowe, Nottingham, NG21 9JD COURSE DELIVERY Weekends COURSE DATES 2024 APRIL; Fri 5th, Sat 6th & Sun 7th APRIL; Fri 19th, Sat 20th & Sun 21st MAY; Fri 3rd MAY; Sat 11th & Sun 12th MAY; Fri 24th COURSE DAYS WILL RUN FROM 9:30am – 4:30pm PRICE £ 1400.00 COURSE CONTENT  For the course content and syllabus please click HERE [https://btstacademy.co.uk/level-4-sports-massage-courses/] TUTOR Becky Tyler ASSESSOR Becky Tyler & Laura Simmons INTERNAL VERIFIER: Sarah Lane EXTERNAL VERIFIER: Will Mansford – Active IQ AWARDING BODY: Active IQ PAYMENT ON BOOKING; You can either select to pay:- The non refundable deposit of £400 or the Full Amount at time of booking. PAYING A DEPOSIT: If you select to pay the deposit you will receive communication via email to discuss & confirm a payment plan, all monies owed must be paid in full 1 week before the course start date ELCAS FUNDING: ELCAS Funding is available for this course COURSE ATTENDANCE: *We ask that all dates are attended but appreciate this is not always possible and therefore any missed days will need to be completed via home study. However if there are more than 2x days you are unable to attend, please contact us at btstacademy@outlook.com [btstacademy@outlook.com] to discuss before booking. REFUNDS; Please note that your deposit is non-refundable. If you start your practical training and then withdraw from the course you will still be liable for the full course fee.

Indian Head Massage is a course is specifically designed to develop your practical skills in providing the relaxing, stress relieving Indian head treatment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VENUE BTST Academy & Clinic, Holly Farm, Clipstone Road, Edwinstowe, Nottingham, NG21 9JD COURSE DATE Friday 19th July 2024 COURSE TIMES  Start 9:30am – Finish 4:30pm COURSE PRICE £175 TUTOR Jeni Broughton COURSE SUMMARY BTST Academy are proud to host this amazing 1x day Indian Head CPD course *  History and concept of Indian Head Massage *  Effects and Benefits *  Contraindications and Client Consultation *  Practical application of techniques *  Full sequence for back, arms, head and neck *  Aftercare Advice *  Health, Safety and Hygiene COURSE HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR; * Physiotherapists * Osteopaths * Chiropractors * Manual Therapists * Sports Therapists  * Sports Massage Therapists * Personal trainers Assessment Observation during the course day

ARTICULATIONS AND METS CPD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VENUE BTST Academy & Clinic, Holly Farm, Clipstone Road, Edwinstowe, Nottingham, NG21 9JD COURSE DATE Friday 15th March 2024 COURSE TIMES  Start 9:30am – Finish 4:30pm COURSE PRICE £150 TUTOR Becky Tyler BOst, PGCertSPOP, DipSMT COURSE SUMMARY BTST Academy are proud to host this amazing 1x day manual therapy CPD course covering patient treatment using Articulations and METs taught by Osteopath, Becky Tyler.  [http://www.rehabmypatient.com/] Course focuses; Mobilisation of peripheral & vertebral joints using Articulation techniques and manual therapy in a safe and effective manner. Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) to all commonly treated areas Course Content; * Theory of Articulations and METs * History of Articulations and METs * MET; Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) and Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) * When to use within your practice * Articulations for Peripheral and Vertebral joints * Patient Screening * & more! COURSE HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR; * Physiotherapists * Osteopaths * Chiropractors * Manual Therapists * Sports Therapists  * Sports Massage Therapists * Personal trainers Assessment Observation during the course day COURSE TERMS & CONDITIONS & CANCELLATION POLICY Click here for the terms and conditions. [https://btstacademy.co.uk/terms-conditions-all-courses/]

Our Level 3 Sports Massage courses will give you everything you need to become a Sports Massage Therapist in your own right and be able to practice straight away. To provide learners with the confidence, knowledge and skills required, to be able to provide a safe and professional treatment to a range of clients, helping in injury prevention, improving physical wellbeing and aiding the healing process of injuries.

The course will include both theory and practical sessions throughout the day. The practical will include both demonstrations and hands-on practise with the Hot Stone Massage Techniques allowing students to both deliver and experience the treatment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VENUE BTST Academy & Clinic, Holly Farm, Clipstone Road, Edwinstowe, Nottingham, NG21 9JD COURSE DATE Friday 9th August 2024 COURSE TIMES  Start 9:30am – Finish 4:30pm COURSE PRICE £175 TUTOR Jeni Broughton COURSE SUMMARY BTST Academy are proud to host this amazing 1x day Hot Stones CPD course * Chakras * Correct posture * Guidance for safe treatment delivery * Hygiene and handling of the stones * Theory of Hot Stone massage therapy * Practical application of hot stone treatment COURSE HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR; * Physiotherapists * Osteopaths * Chiropractors * Manual Therapists * Sports Therapists  * Sports Massage Therapists * Personal trainers Assessment Observation during the course day

The Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) is usually a one-year pre-university qualification that provides students with an entry route to an overseas university. The L3IFDHES prepares students with the essential English language skills, key transferable study skills, cultural knowledge, and chosen specialisms that universities feel bridges the gap between high school and undergraduate study. In January 2023 we offer pathways in business and higher finance. With agreements in place with over 70 universities across the globe, students’ can progress with confidence to a higher education course for further study. Entry Requirements For entry onto the NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) qualification students must have successfully completed secondary school education. Students must also meet the English language entry requirements of: • IELTS minimum score of 4.5 or above OR • GCE ‘O’ Level English D7 or above Alternatively, a student can take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centre’s.