VTCT Diploma in Beauty Therapy, Level 3

Throughout this qualification, learners will develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills to consult with clients, successfully promote retail products, and provide a range of beauty treatments, including Swedish massage, skin and body analysis, and electrical science, in order to make informed decisions for face and body electrical treatments. Learners will develop their communication and customer service skills, their awareness of environmental sustainability and their commercial skills, all of which are highly valued by employers. Within this qualification, you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety, anatomy and physiology, client care, and communication, contributing to the effective running of a beauty therapy business. Overall, the purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills as a beauty therapist to enable you to provide beauty therapy treatments.

Qualification

VTCT Level 3 Extended Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Study overview

By offering a variety of units, this course has been designed to develop the skills you need to work in beauty therapy.

There are a variety of units for you to study; modules include:

Health and safety
Skin and body analysis
Swedish massage therapy
Mechanical massage
Face electrical treatments
Body electrical science
Anatomy and physiology for the face and body
Electrical epilation
Client care and consultation
Microdermabrasion

Please note that learners are expected to work on each other initially to gain practical experience before they work on paying clients in The Princes Salons. Learners will also complete a minimum of 30 hours work related experience.

Eligibility

GCSEs grades 9-3 in English and Maths and a full Level 2 qualification specific to your course.

Assessment

The course is assessed through an online examinations and a range of practical assessments and assignments in a real working environment. You should be prepared to give and receive treatments.

Fees and funding

Please contact for details.

Uniform - approximately £47

Kit - approximately £77.10

Employability

Progression to further study could include the Level 4 qualification in beauty therapy, salon management, holistic therapies or advanced beauty therapy.
Career opportunities may include employment in commercial salons, spas, care homes, health farms and many more.

Learners who achieve this qualification are eligible to become members of the British Association of Beauty Therapists and Cosmetology (BABTAC) or the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT).

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