BEAUTY THERAPY - LEVEL 3

Level: Level 3

The VTCT 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.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills as a beauty therapist to enable you to provide advanced beauty therapy treatments. .

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Mandatory units:

Working in beauty related industries
Provide facial electrotherapy treatments
Provide body electrotherapy treatments
Provide body massage
Client care and communication
Health and safety practice in the salon

Optional units:

Provide massage using aromatherapy oils
Apply micro dermabrasion
Apply stone therapy massage

HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?

In our onsite, high quality beauty salons, you will be taught by experienced staff who will guide you through the practical and theoretical aspects of this programme, through demonstrations of technical skills and coursework.

Your time on the programme will be shared between practical workshops, where you will practice your skills on fellow learners, theory sessions where you will learn subject related to anatomy and physiology and product knowledge and commercial salon time. This is where you will demonstrate your creative skills on live models.

You will receive knowledge and training on the advanced skills in beauty therapy, including the science of electrotherapy and the practical application of these treatments.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Assignments
Case Studies
Coursework
Online Tests
Oral Questionning
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Assessments & Tasks

WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?

You can use this qualification to work directly in Beauty salons, specialising in advanced face and body techniques, including electrotherapy and massage.

The qualification will also give you access to train in Aesthetics and Level 4 specialist face techniques. These are currently provided externally by private training providers.

Some therapists choose to work as self-employed mobile therapists.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?

We aim to provide an engaging and exciting programme of study. Alongside your studies for the qualification you will have access to our enrichment programme which includes internal and external competitions, guest speakers and visits to beauty therapy events.

You are required to wear a beauty therapy tunic and trousers in your salon sessions and comfortable, as well as covered shoes. The uniform will be ordered for you when you start College.

All the equipment and products you need to complete the programme will be provided in our well stocked, professional salons. You will have the option to purchase your own kit if you choose.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You will need to have studied and successfully completed a Level 2 in Beauty Therapy qualification.