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Beauty Therapy Level 3

Course code: P09100

Subject area: Beauty & Aesthetics

Study level: School Leaver

Course level: 3

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 17:00

Days of week:

Monday to Friday

Course date:

7th Sept 2026 - 2nd Jul 2027

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

Apply for this course
This advanced and exciting Level 3 qualification provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills to work as a top-level Beauty or Massage Therapist, either as an employee for a salon, spa or cruise liner or in a self-employed capacity.
You will be offered a broad range of enriching industry experiences and trained to an exceptional level. The Beauty industry is crying out for fully qualified professionals like you!
Course units
This is a vocational qualification including the following units:

• Swedish body massage

• Stone therapy

• Indian head massage

• Pre-blended aromatherapy

• Facial electrical treatments

• Anatomy and physiology for the face and body systems

• Salon Health & Safety

• Planning and implementation of promotional activities

What next?
On completion of this course, you may wish to study the Level 4 Advanced Aesthetic Treatments qualification. You may want to add to your skills by completing short courses in specialist areas, for example, nail technology.
Entry criteria
5 GCSEs at grade 4 including English or Maths OR a pass in the subject at level 2, with English and Maths not lower than a grade 3/Functional Skills L2 and at least grade 4 in one of English or Maths.
Fee information
In addition to the main course fees given below there is an additional cost for uniform and kits.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate. Bursaries may also be available to cover the cost of some trips.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search ""Fees and Bursaries"" at the top of the page.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

16-18 Fee:

£0.00

19+ Fee:

£2,901.60

Qualifications received
On completion of this course you will receive the VTCT NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage

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