Level 3 Beauty Therapy Course in Loughborough

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 Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, plus GCSE or Functional Skills English and Maths at grade 4 or Level 2. The course covers body massage, facial electrotherapy, Indian head massage, hot stone massage, and health and safety. You'll practise in the college salon and spa, take on salon management responsibilities, and complete work experience with employers in the beauty industry. A strong level 3 beauty therapy qualification for those ready to move into professional practice.

Who this course is for

If you aspire to provide massage and advanced electrotherapy treatment and have already completed a beauty-related Level 2 qualification, this course is for you. This Beauty therapy course will provide you with a range of specialist practical skills and technical knowledge, equipping you to seek employment or further training within the beauty sector. You will carry out practical treatments in the college salons, the local community and will have the opportunity to act as salon manager & carry out work experience.

Entry requirements

A Level 2 diploma in Beauty Therapy, plus GCSE (or Functional Skills) English and Maths at grade C/4 (or Level 2)

What you will learn

  • You'll perform body massage, hot stone massage, and Indian head massage treatments.
  • You'll carry out facial electrotherapy and advanced electrotherapy techniques.
  • You'll apply health and safety procedures relevant to professional beauty settings.
  • You'll promote and sell beauty products to clients.
  • You'll take on salon management responsibilities during practical sessions.
  • You'll complete work experience with beauty industry employers.
  • You'll develop skills in treatments such as lash lift, gel nails, and brow lamination.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based theory sessions and hands-on practical treatments in the college salon and spa. Assessment includes practical demonstrations, written work, and theory components. You'll also complete work experience with industry employers, who contribute directly to your training by delivering sessions on the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: providing massage and skin treatments in salons or spas
  • Spa therapist: working in hotel spas or wellness centres
  • Electrotherapy technician: specialising in advanced facial and body treatments
  • Salon manager: overseeing day-to-day salon operations
  • Mobile beauty therapist: running a self-employed client practice
  • Brand educator: training others in product application and techniques

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach beauty therapy.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy or Aesthetic Practice: for those moving into advanced clinical or aesthetic treatments.
  • Higher Education courses in Spa Management or Complementary Therapies: available at universities and some colleges for those looking to move into management or specialist practice.

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