16-18 Courses, 16-18: Vocational

Beauty Therapy Techniques (Level 3 Diploma)

Course Overview

Entry requirements

This study programme requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9–4, including English and Maths.
Minimum average point score: 3.50, Grade 4 English Language GCSE, Grade 4 Maths GCSE

Course information

This Level 3 Beauty Therapy programme prepares you to work as a professional beauty therapist. Training takes place in the Inspire Beauty Salons, where you’ll practise a full range of treatments on real clients and with peers.

You’ll develop advanced practical and theoretical skills in body and facial electrotherapy and body massage. Teaching happens in two commercial-style salons equipped to industry standards with top-of-the-range equipment. All staff are highly qualified with strong industry experience.

You’ll complete practical assessments on real clients using recognised professional product ranges, including Dermalogica and Lycon Waxing.

Key topics

  • Body and facial electrotherapy
  • Body massage techniques
  • Practical assessments on real clients
  • Commercial salon experience (Inspire Beauty Salons)
  • Industry-standard facilities and equipment
  • Use of professional product ranges (Dermalogica, Lycon Waxing)
  • Theory and advanced practical training

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What Can This Course Lead To

Progress to university, further study or employment.

On completion of this course learners could choose to work in Beauty Salons, Spas, Cruise liners, Mobile Beauty Therapist, Beauty room working from home or study a Level 4 Qualification.

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