Professional Beauty Therapy – Level 3 Technical Diploma

Level: 3 | Duration: 1 Year | Details: September

What is this course about?
This is a natural progression route for students who have already completed the Level 2 beauty therapy qualification. On the course you will organise events and learn how to sell products and services. The units studied include advanced treatments such as; facial and body electrical treatments, microdermabrasion, body massage and stone therapy massage. You will also complete a work placement to improve your employability skills.

Why choose this course?

• 100% success rates
• 100% of our students gain employment within the industry
• Access to specialist industry workshops including microdermabrasion and spa body wraps
• Excellent employment opportunities with major beauty manufacturers
• One of the top ten Colleges in the country to reach the UK World Skills finals

Entry Requirements:
Completion of Level 2 in Beauty Therapy, plus a minimum of GCSE Grade 9 – 3 including English Language and Maths. 

What will I learn on this course?
On this course you will study advanced level treatments including body and spa massage, hot stone therapies, Facial electrotherapy treatments, Body electrotherapy treatments, Microdermabrasion and Anatomy & Physiology

As part of this course, you will be also required to work on English and Maths and complete an industry placement, as this will increase your job opportunities or progression on to higher education

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by on-going practical assessments throughout the programme, tests may be required to complete theory units. You will have to complete projects and produce a portfolio of your work.

Will I need equipment for this course?
As an advanced level student you will require a kit and a uniform for this course, more information will be provided at your college interview. You will also be required to wear full length black trousers and black covered shoes (e.g., ballet pumps). You will have to provide files etc. for your course work and photographic evidence is required for practical assessments.

Facilities:
At the Centre of Excellence for Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy we have recently refurbished contemporary facilities, including three hairdressing salons, two beauty salons, and two media make up studios and a nail bar. This provides students with the opportunity to run their own salons and showcase their skills to the public.