Masseur/masseuse

Code 5142.7

Masseurs/masseuses perform massages to help their clients relax and de-stress according to their preferences. They use appropriate massages, equipment and oils and also instruct their clients on techniques to improve relaxation.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • contraindications
  • massage theory
  • massage types

Skills and competences

  • accept own accountability
  • communicate with customers
  • give massages
  • develop personalised massage plan
  • apply massage therapy
  • identify customer's needs
  • maintain customer service
  • work ergonomically

Transversal competences

  • manage personal professional development
  • maintain privacy of service users
  • maintain personal hygiene standards

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences