Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Course in Keighley. Classes run at Keighley College, full-time during the day. You'll need a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification, or equivalent, to join. The course takes one year and covers advanced treatments, building on your existing skills to prepare you for professional salon work. This level 3 beauty therapy qualification is the foundation most employers look for when hiring a qualified beauty therapist.
Who this course is for
Learners aged 16 or over, typically building on a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification or equivalent. The qualification provides a stepping stone toward Level 4 qualifications eg Salon Management, Advanced therapy & Aesthetic Treatments.
Entry requirements
Level 2 Beauty Therapy
What you will learn
You'll carry out advanced facial and skin treatments
You'll perform body massage and specialist body therapies
You'll apply and adapt make-up techniques for a range of clients
You'll provide waxing and hair removal treatments to a professional standard
You'll learn how to assess clients and adapt treatments to individual needs
You'll understand skin conditions, contraindications, and treatment planning
You'll develop the business and client-care skills needed in a professional salon
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on treatment work at Keighley College. 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 over the year to demonstrate your competence across all areas of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Keighley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: work in a salon providing a full range of treatments
Spa therapist: deliver treatments in a hotel or spa environment
Nail technician: specialise in nail services alongside beauty treatments
Make-up artist: focus on make-up for clients, events, or media work
Waxing specialist: offer hair removal as a dedicated service
Self-employed beauty therapist: run your own mobile or home-based business
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Salon Management: develop the business skills to manage or run a salon.
Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic Treatments: move into non-surgical aesthetic treatments such as microneedling and chemical peels.
Level 4 Diploma in Laser and Light Treatments: specialise in laser hair removal and skin rejuvenation, which requires a higher-level qualification.
