Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments Diploma

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Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments Diploma

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Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments Diploma

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Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments Diploma

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Course Introduction

The VTCT Skills 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.  Increase your employability options with this one-year technical course.

During this one-year course, you will learn:

  • To monitor and maintain health and safety practices in the salon
  • Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
  • Working in beauty-related industries 
  • To provide body massage
  • To provide facial electrotherapy treatments
  • To provide body electrotherapy treatments
  • To provide self-tanning
  • To apply microdermabrasion
  • To apply stone therapy massage

Throughout this course, you will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to consult with clients whilst providing a range of beauty treatments. You will also develop your communication and customer service skills, awareness of environmental sustainability, and commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers. Problem-solving, teamwork and research skills will also be developed.
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification. 

As part of this qualification, you are required to produce a portfolio of evidence. A portfolio will confirm the knowledge, understanding and skills that you have learnt. 
The practical assessment booklet along with the portfolio of evidence will serve as the prime source of evidence for this qualification. 

Evidence in the portfolio may take the  following forms: 
• Projects 
• Observed work 
• Witness statements 
• Audio-visual media 
• Evidence of prior learning or attainment 
• Written questions 
• Oral questions 
• Assignments 
• Case studies 
• Professional discussion 
When you have completed this qualification will have the opportunity to progress to the following VTCT Skills qualifications: 

• Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy 
• Level 4 Diploma in Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation 
• Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments 
• Level 4 Award in Skin Blemish Removal 

This qualification may lead directly into employment in as a senior beauty therapist in a beauty salon or spa or to self-employment as a mobile beauty therapist.

Career Options

Work within the beauty industry could include:

  • Beauty Therapist
  • Make-up Artist
  • Salon Manager
  • Salon Owner
  • Spa Therapist
  • Nail Technician
  • Theatrical Make-up Artist
Course Details

Course Code:
NF139
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location
Basingstoke
Start Date:
07/09/2026
Duration:
1 Year

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