Beauty Therapy Treatments Level 3

You will study the following subject areas:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Health and Safety Practice in the salon
• Client Care and Communication
• Working with colleagues in the beauty therapy industry
• Provide microdermabrasion treatments
• Facial electrotherapy
• Body electrotherapy
• Body massage
• Provide Stone Therapy
• Indian Head Massage

Practical Skills & Treatments: please be aware that as part of your practical lessons students learn the treatments on each other. Further development is then performed on paying clients in one of our salons, which is a mandatory element of the formal assessment process.

Those with a passion for Beauty Therapy who want to pursue a career into the Beauty Therapy industry.  You will have to have your L2 qualification in Beauty Therapy before you are able to study L3
 

Sucessful completion of a relevant Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification and a minimum of 5 GCSEs including English, Maths and Science at grades 9-4 (formerly A*-C) or  a Level 2 Functional Skill in English and Maths.

You will be assessed through assignments, case studies on external clients and you will take external theory examinations and final practical examinations.

You will be expected to complete a minimum of 45-60 days of work experience in a local Beauty salon or spa, which is likely to be one day per week and upto a two week block placement. For 16-18yrs this is compulsory and MUST be industy specific. 

Once qualified there are opportunities to continue to study for specialist qualifications in beauty and related therapies e.g. Swedish Massage; Aromotherapy and Epilation. 

Employment as a Beauty Therapist in a high street salon; Luxury Spa; Cruise liners or as a Mobile therapist, working for yourself.  At the College we have a very reliable reputation for delivering excellent skills training.  Our lecturers are professional and experts in their chosen fields with robust knowledge and relevant industrial experience.

Working in our commercial and training salons you will gain valuable experience in offering a professional salon service, whilst developing your customer care and consultation techniques.

You will have access to well equipped commercial Beauty salons situated at our Lansdowne campus in central Bournemouth.

Please call 01202 205205 or email enquiries@thecollege.co.uk

Students who may require assistance with the cost of the course should view the financial support section of this website.

THIS WILL BE AVAILABLE NEARER THE START OF THE COURSE.

Click below to download the uniform and kit lists.  This can be ordered direct from the suppliers.  Please DO NOT order any the following if you only have a condidtional place offered, and are awaiting confirmation of pending results.

L3 Beauty Uniform

L3 Beauty Kit

You will also need to wear flat black enclosed shoes (no trainers).

You will have the opportunity to participate in local trips and visits to provide a broad understanding of the industry. Opportunities also exist for you to take part in national competitions. Other enrichment opportunities could include Spray tanning, intimate waxing techniques, eyelash extensions and talks from various Beauty related organisations.

Awarding Body:
City & Guilds

Curriculum Area:
Business, Service Industries and ESOL - Beauty