Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Course in Melton Mowbray. Classes run at Brooksby College, full-time during the day. You'll need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above (including Maths and English) and a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification to join. The course runs for one year and covers advanced treatments including body massage, electrical facial treatments, hot stone massage, Indian head massage, and Level 3 anatomy and physiology. You'll work with real clients in an on-site salon and complete a work experience placement.
Who this course is for
Level 3 Beauty therapy is an exciting course which will allow you to thrive within new treatments and strengthen your skills, knowledge and passion. Our industry expert lecturers will provide consistent support throughout your course and ensure that you gain the relevant professional industry knowledge and an outstanding skill set.It is essential to have kit and uniform for this course to maintain professional standards. The cost for this is approximately £55 for uniform. Most students will have completed Level 2 Beauty Therapy first and will already have kit.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, incluing Maths and English AND a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification
What you will learn
You'll perform body massage techniques, including Swedish massage and hot stone massage
You'll carry out electrical facial treatments and micro-dermabrasion
You'll apply Indian head massage and stone therapy massage
You'll study Level 3 anatomy and physiology for beauty therapists
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a professional salon environment
You'll promote products and services to clients
You'll build hands-on experience treating real clients in an industry-standard salon
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in an on-site salon, working with real clients under supervision. Classroom teaching covers anatomy, physiology, health and safety, and product knowledge. Assessment includes practical demonstrations of treatments and written or knowledge-based tasks. Work experience is a required part of the course, giving you time in a professional setting outside college.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a kit and uniform for this course. The uniform costs approximately £55. Most learners who have completed a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification will already have a kit. Brooksby College will confirm exactly what you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty Therapist: how to become a beauty therapist in a salon or spa
Spa Therapist: delivering treatments in hotel or destination spas
Massage Therapist: specialising in massage in wellness or clinical settings
Salon Manager: moving into a supervisory or management role
Mobile Beauty Therapist: running your own client-facing mobile business
Aesthetic Therapist: working in clinics offering advanced skin treatments
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments: for those moving into advanced aesthetic or clinical beauty work
Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy: deepens specialist knowledge for senior therapist or management roles
Higher Education courses in Aesthetics or Complementary Therapies: available at some universities for those wanting a degree-level route into the industry
