This qualification is based on the national occupational standards for beauty therapy and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a beauty therapist.
Learners must achieve all mandatory units which 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.
Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology and health and safety.
They will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to consult with clients, successfully promote and sell retail products, plus provide a range of beauty treatments including skin and body analysis and electrical science in order to make informed decisions for face and body electrical treatments.
In parallel, learners will develop their communication and customer service skills, their awareness of environmental sustainability and their commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers. Problem solving and research skills will also be developed.
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Entry requirements
In order to optimise their chances of success, a learner will ideally hold a Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Beauty Therapy and a GCSE in English Grade 4 or above.
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Who is the course for?
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy is a technical level qualification aimed at 16-18 learners who are in a full-time Level 3 education programme and wish to pursue a career as an employed and/or self-employed beauty therapist.
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Study methods
Study methods include: formative and summative, practical and theory.
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How is the course assessed?
The course is assessed internally and externally.
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More information
Links with employers include: The Grove Hotel and Spa, Richmond Harbour Spa, Dermalogica.
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
Learners who achieve this qualification are eligible to become members of the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) or Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT).
As a beauty therapist, learners could progress directly into employment in a variety of contexts, which include: commercial salons, destination/day spas, independent/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings, health farms, cruise liners, care homes, airlines or hotel chains. -
Where Next – Further Studies
Whilst the primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment, learners may choose to develop their knowledge and skills further by completing a specialist qualification at Level 4 in one or more of the following areas: salon management, holistic therapies, advanced beauty therapy.
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How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
