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Beauty Therapy - Level 3 - VTCT

Course code: P09116

Subject area: Beauty & Aesthetics

Study level: Part Time

Course level:

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 20:00

Days of week:

Various

Course date:

8th Sept 2025 - 3rd Jul 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

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!
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 and Safety, Planning and implementation of promotional activities. The teaching team will guide and support you fully to build your confidence and experience when providing these specialist advanced services. You will work on live models throughout.

Course units
You will build an online portfolio of internally set written work, externally set online multiple choice exams and client case studies.
What next?
On completion of this course, you may wish to further your career skills by studying in Nail Technology, Barbering or Hairdressing.

You may even wish to expand into the exciting new world of Level 4 Aesthetics by taking our Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic Treatments, Award in Laser and Light Hair Reduction, Award in Skin Peeling, Award in Skin Needling or Award in Radiofrequency.

Entry criteria
A Level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy.

You are required to attend 12 hours per week which will be discussed at an interview.

Fee information
Course fees: £3,345Uniform: £54Kit: £20Exam fees: £117

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.

19+ Fee:

£187.00

Qualifications received
VTCT NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Learning & method assessment
The majority of the course is practically assessed. You will work on peers and real salon clients regularly. You will also be assessed through assignments, workbooks and exams, building a portfolio of written and practical evidence during your time studying this programme.