Beauty Therapy

Study LevelLevel 3 Course TypeSchool Leavers Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationDavid Hockney Building

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Overview

The Beauty Therapy VTCT Level 3 Diploma is ideal for anyone wanting a career as a Beauty Therapist. The qualification is based on the beauty therapy National Occupational Standards (NOS) and includes all the elements required for you to work effectively as a Beauty Therapist.

Key Info

This course will advance on your skills in the Beauty Therapy sector. Topics covered include a range of massage therapies and treatments as well as Client Care and Consultation.

Mandatory study units include:

Health and Safety in the Salon
Client Care and Consultation
Body Analysis
Skin Analysis
Swedish Massage Therapy
Body Electrical Treatment
Facial Electrical Treatment
Electrical Science
Mechanical Massage
Anatomy and Physiology for the Face and Body Systems

You will be required to attend some twilight and evening sessions.

Entry to this course requires a a Level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy and GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above. English and/or Maths will be included in your timetable if you have not achieved a GCSE at grade 4 or above in these subjects when you start your course. You will need to:

Purchase and wear a uniform
You may also have to provide some of your own models
There may be additional costs for enrichment activities, such as attending trade fairs, conferences etc.

All the necessary uniform can be purchased from the Hair & Beauty Department during July, August and September.

You will be assessed by:

Practical Observation
Portfolio Building
Assignment Writing
Written Tests

Successful completion of this course can lead to progression to further study or employment in the Beauty Therapy industry. On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to become a member of the British Association of beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) or Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT).

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]

Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.