Beauty Therapy - Level 3 Diploma

This study programme covers a range of advanced beauty treatments, including specialised electrical face and body treatments, and electrolysis. You will also develop skills in general beauty therapy treatments, such as head and body massage for relaxation and stress relief.

The course includes a business focus and covers how to effectively manage a salon, the importance of health and safety, and promoting products and services.

You will have plenty of opportunities to practise what you are learning on real customers in our salon, under the guidance of professional beauty experts. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the relevant anatomy and physiology and will further develop your English skills.

Topics covered can include:

• Anatomy and physiology
• Health and Safety 
• Client care 
• Promoting and selling products 
• Body massage 
• Face and body electrical treatments 
• Dry spa treatments 
• Provide electrical epilation

You will need:

• Beauty Therapy - Level 2 Diploma, or equivalent
• GCSE English at grade 4 or above
• Work experience or work placement in a beauty spa or salon

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed on the practical work that you do in the beauty salon as well as through observations, an e-portfolio, online testing, assignments and oral questioning.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Adults - Level 3

If you will be aged 19 to 23 prior to the start date of your course, and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible for a Level 3 entitlement, in which case your study with us will be free. If you are older, or already have a Level 3, we have many other Level 3 courses that are also free to study. Otherwise, you will have to pay the fees yourself or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

On successful completion of this course, you could progress to higher education, an apprenticeship or other employment.