Level 3 Beauty Therapy

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Key Facts

Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: BT3FTP001B0
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Brooksby College, Stephenson College

Code: BT3FTP001B0

Please Note: This programme is provisionally full for 25/26.
Applications for September 2026 will open in October

Level 3 Beauty therapy is an exciting course which will allow you to thrive within new treatments and strengthen your skills, knowledge and passion. Our industry expert lecturers will provide consistent support throughout your course and ensure that you gain the relevant professional industry knowledge and an outstanding skill set.

It is essential to have kit and uniform for this course to maintain professional standards. The cost for this is approximately £55 for uniform. Most students will have completed Level 2 Beauty Therapy first and will already have kit.

Features & Benefits

Working in one of our on-site industry standard salons with real clients, students are able to get hands-on experience of what it's like to work in the Hair and Beauty industry from expert teaching staff who've come from the industry themselves.

Course Content

Stephenson modules include:

Micro-dermabrasion

Massage therapies

Swedish Body Massage

Facial Electrical Treatments

Stone Therapy Massage

Health and safety

Promotion of products and services

Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology for Beauty Therapists

Brooksby modules include:

Body massage

Electrical face treatments

Hot stone massage

Indian head massage

Health and safety

Promotion of products and services

Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology for Beauty Therapists

Work experience is also an important part of the course giving you an opportunity to develop employability skills and build your confidence in carrying out a range of treatments.

We also work with Ragdale Hall Spa to provide work experience and enrichment for Beauty students, with many alumni going on to work at the spa. Ragdale Hall recognises the college as a 'Platinum College of Excellence' for our reputation for educating high quality beauty therapists.

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, incluing Maths and English AND a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification

Progression

Students can progress onto higher level courses in spa and salon management or move into full-time or self-employment performing beauty treatments. Alternatively, students can gain employment in a variety of beauty therapy settings. These include beauty salons, cosmetic companies, spas, hotels or health clubs.

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