
Useful information
Ages
19 or over
Sector
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Level
Level 3
Delivery Method
Classroom (face to face)
Breakdown of Hours
9.30am – 4.30pm (30 minutes lunch )
Course Length
2 days a week for 35 weeks
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Course Overview
The VTCT Skills Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments is a course that has been specifically designed to develop your practical beauty therapy skills such as; face and body electrotherapy and body massage.
To further enhance your practical skills you will have the opportunity to choose from the following practical units; providing massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils, electrical epilation, individual permanent lashes, intimate waxing, spray tan and how to apply self-tan products, and nail enhancements.
Within this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety, client care and communication and you can also choose to learn about IT and data handling and contributing to the effective running of a beauty therapy business. You will also develop an underpinning knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills as a beauty therapist to enable you to provide beauty therapy treatments.
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Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wishes to develop an in-depth knowledge of a range of beauty therapy treatments, particularly in order to progress into related employment in beauty or spa therapy settings. Anyone who currently works in beauty or spa therapy would also benefit from the course, as well as anyone with a personal need for or interest in developing a more detailed understanding of Beauty Therapy.
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Course Benefits
- Gain a nationally recognise qualification.
- Study in a purpose built working salon environment.
- Highly experienced and qualified Subject Tutors are assigned to you to ensure you have the support needed to succeed.
- Develop industry current practical advanced beauty therapy skills and equip yourself with a wide range of knowledge to prepare you to work in the Beauty Therapy, Spa or Sports Therapy Sector.
- Establish a long-standing career pathway within the Beauty, Spa or Sports Therapy sectors.
- Studying this course at Level 3 will enhance both your personal skills and professional development.
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Entry Requirements
- This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 or above
- There are no formal prerequisite qualifications that you must have prior to undertaking this qualification, however it as it is a Level 3 Diploma learners will be expected to have basic literacy skills to at least level 1.
- Learners will require good manual dexterity skills and should be physically able to provide the range of treatments in order to be able to successfully complete this course.
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Assessment Methods
You will be assessed by demonstrating you have knowledge and understanding of the units of the course. This will be completed by completing assignments, online multiple choice exams and practical assessments.
Mandatory units which will be covered are;
• Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
• Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
• Working in beauty-related industries
• Provide body massage
• Provide facial electrotherapy treatments
• Provide body electrotherapy treatments
Optional units for this Diploma include:
• Nail enhancements and advanced hand and nail art techniques
• Provide self-tanning
• Apply individual permanent lashes
• Contribute to the effective running of business
You will need to compile a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate you have covered all practical and theory requirements for the course.
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Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments VTCT
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Career Opportunities and Further Study
When you have successfully completed this qualification will have the opportunity to progress to the following VTCT Skills qualifications:
• Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy
• Level 4 Diploma in Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation
• Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments
• Level 4 Award in Skin Blemish Removal
This qualification may lead directly into employment in as a senior beauty therapist in a beauty salon or spa or to self-employment as a mobile beauty therapist.
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Price and Funding
£3345
Funded via the Advanced Learner Loan. Available for learners who are:
- aged 19 years or over
- must have been living in the UK for a minimum 3 years.
- If the learner is not a British citizen, they must not have any restrictions on how long they may remain in the UK (unless exceptions apply, such as refugee status). Please email referrals to info@londonlc.org.uk or call the Recruitment Team on 0208 774 4040
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Age Requirements
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 or above