Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Course in Wolverhampton – City of Wolverhampton College – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at City of Wolverhampton College, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll cover the skills and treatments that employers in the beauty industry expect at this level. The course covers skincare, body treatments, and a range of specialist therapies. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure the City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy is the right starting point for you. City of Wolverhampton College will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

School Leavers/ Adult Learners

Entry requirements

www.wolvcoll.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll learn to carry out facial and skincare treatments to a professional standard.
  • You'll develop skills in body massage and body therapy treatments.
  • You'll learn to apply make-up for a range of occasions and client needs.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy practice.
  • You'll learn to consult with clients, assess their needs, and adapt treatments accordingly.
  • You'll develop skills in waxing, eyebrow shaping, and lash and brow treatments.
  • You'll learn how to maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at City of Wolverhampton College, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out treatments, with written assignments and knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: carry out facials, massage, and body treatments in a salon
  • Make-up artist: work in salons, studios, or freelance for events and shoots
  • Spa therapist: deliver treatments in hotel spas and wellness centres
  • Nail technician: specialise in nail treatments alongside beauty services
  • Salon manager: progress into managing a beauty salon or spa team
  • Self-employed beauty therapist: run your own mobile or studio-based business

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments: for therapists wanting to specialise in advanced skin and aesthetic treatments.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy: deepens expertise and opens doors to senior or specialist roles.
  • Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy: combine work and study if you move into employment after this qualification.
  • Higher Education in Aesthetics or Cosmetology: some universities accept this qualification for relevant degree programmes.