Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Course in Norwich. Classes run at City College Norwich, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll need to have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy to join. The course builds on your existing skills across two routes: a beauty techniques route and a make-up route, depending on the career direction you want. Both cover client care and communication, client consultation, anatomy and physiology, retailing, and health and safety in depth. A level 3 beauty therapy qualification opens doors to more advanced roles in salons, spas, and clinics.
Who this course is for
There are two routes to the level 3 qualification depending on the type of career you would like in the future. On both routes you will study units which cover client care & communication, retailing products & services, client consultation, anatomy and physiology and health & safety in more detail. Beauty techniques route cover Swedish body massage (including figure diagnosis/body analysis), facial electrical treatments, body electrical treatments, self-tanning, micro-dermabrasion, stone therapy & electrical epilation, hydro-therapy and there is the option to choose to do massage with pre-blended oils or Indian head massage. You will also study for the level 2 award in male skin care and the level 2 award in thermal auricular therapy. This route is the more academically difficult of the two. It is recommended that you take the beauty techniques diploma if you wish to pursue a career in 5* salons and destination spas. Students coming onto this route must have GCSE grade C/4 in both English and Maths. Body and Spa therapy route. Technical units cover Swedish body massage (including figure diagnosis/body analysis), massage with pre-blended oils, Indian head massage, self-tanning, stone therapy, hydro-therapy & body wraps. Students who complete these units early can choose to study either the facial or body electrical unit at the end of their course to add value to their qualification. This qualification is suitable for those who wish to set up their own business or work in salons or spas which specialise in massage. You could also work on the cruise liners as a massage therapist. Your timetable includes a mixture of both practical and theory lessons. Initially you practice the treatments on each other; this is important as a beauty therapist needs to know what the treatments feel like in order to have empathy with their clients. You will then go through pre-observations and final assessments.
Entry requirements
Successfully achieved Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy.
What you will learn
You'll develop client care, communication, and consultation skills to a professional standard.
You'll study anatomy and physiology in greater depth.
You'll learn health and safety practices relevant to beauty therapy environments.
You'll practise retailing products and services to clients.
You'll develop Swedish body massage techniques, including figure diagnosis and body analysis (beauty techniques route).
You'll learn facial and body electrical treatments, micro-dermabrasion, stone therapy, and self-tanning (beauty techniques route).
You'll build advanced make-up skills and techniques (make-up route).
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical hands-on work at City College Norwich. Assessment covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You'll be assessed through observations of your practical work, written assignments, and client consultations. The course is structured around units, and you'll need to demonstrate competence in each area before progressing.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Norwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty Therapist: work in salons, spas, or clinics delivering a full range of treatments.
Body Massage Therapist: specialise in massage and body treatments.
Electrologist: focus on electrical facial and body treatments.
Skin Care Therapist: concentrate on advanced facial and skin treatments.
Self-employed Beauty Therapist: run your own mobile or salon-based business.
Spa Therapist: work in hotel spas or wellness centres.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments: for therapists wanting to work with advanced aesthetic technology.
Level 4 Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments: a step toward more clinical and medical aesthetics roles.
Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy: combine work and further study to build commercial experience.
VTCT or City and Guilds specialist awards in areas such as micro-needling, semi-permanent make-up, or advanced massage, depending on the route you've taken.
