At Dublin College Blackrock (formerly BFEI), located in Blackrock Village, Co.Dublin we offer an ITEC (Level 3, UK NQF) Diploma in Sports Massage and a QQI (Level 5, NFQ: 5M5146) Certifcate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise.
Are you interested in the treatment of muscular pain and injury? Would you like to develop your massage skills to a new level by learning advanced anatomical, physiological and pathological principles relevant to the application of Sports Massage? Do you see yourself working in leisure centres, with sports clubs, or with competitive athletes and teams?
This course offers you internationally recognised qualifications that will ensure you are educated to the highest industry standards so that you can take on this new and exciting career. It also offers you the potential to progress your studies to degree level.
You will study for the following qualifications:
ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage
Graduates may join many professional associations and obtain the requisite insurance cover for professional practice.
| College | Dublin College Blackrock |
| Course ID | 201933 |
| Course Location | EU |
| Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | ITEC and QQI 5M5146 |
| Course Start Date | 17th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Time | Timetable available at Induction |
| Course Fee | 50 |
| Entry Requirements | You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability. |
| Career Path | As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas including: Sports Injuries Clinics Health & Wellbeing Centres Hotels Leisure Centres Remedial Massage Clinics |
| Course Code | SMT |
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