Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Course in Scarborough. Classes run at The Academy Hair and Beauty, part-time during the day. The course runs over 6 months, making it manageable alongside other commitments. There are no formal entry requirements, so you can start without previous experience in the industry. You'll build the knowledge and practical skills needed to work as a beauty therapist, covering treatments, client care, and how the industry operates.
Who this course is for
If you see yourself working in a hair salon or beauty spa this course could be your first step. It's suitable if youre just starting out in hair and beauty or have no previous experience. The course will give you an understanding of the hair and beauty industry, how it works and where a career within it might take you. It will give you the knowledge and skill youll need to get a junior level job or apprenticeship or go on to further study.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll learn how to carry out a range of beauty treatments on clients
You'll develop knowledge of skin types, conditions, and how to adapt treatments accordingly
You'll understand how salons and beauty spas operate professionally
You'll practise client consultation and record-keeping skills
You'll learn health, safety, and hygiene standards relevant to beauty therapy
You'll build practical skills in areas such as facials, waxing, manicures, and pedicures
How you will learn
You'll learn through a combination of classroom sessions and hands-on practical work at The Academy Hair and Beauty. Assessment includes practical observations, where you demonstrate treatments on clients, and written or knowledge-based tasks. You'll be assessed against City and Guilds standards throughout the course, not just at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Academy Hair and Beauty will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: carry out treatments in salons, spas, or hotels
Junior beauty therapist: entry-level role in a salon or beauty spa
Nail technician: specialist nail treatments alongside beauty services
Waxing therapist: focused waxing treatments in a salon or clinic
Spa therapist: treatments in a hotel or wellness spa setting
Self-employed beauty therapist: run your own mobile or salon-based business
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy: a practical, work-based qualification that strengthens your portfolio for employed roles
Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments: moves you into advanced aesthetic treatments
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: adds body massage and holistic treatments to your skill set
Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy: earn while you learn in a salon environment
