Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Course in York. Classes run at York College, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll build the skills and knowledge needed to work as a professional beauty therapist. The course covers a broad range of treatments, from skincare and facial therapy to body treatments and specialist techniques. A level 3 beauty therapy qualification is the standard entry point for salon and spa work in the UK.
Who this course is for
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
Entry requirements
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll learn to carry out facial and skincare treatments to a professional standard.
You'll study body massage techniques and their effects on the body.
You'll learn to perform waxing, eyebrow shaping, and eye treatments.
You'll develop knowledge of skin analysis and client consultation.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene requirements for a salon environment.
You'll learn how to adapt treatments to suit different client needs.
You'll study the anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical hands-on treatment work. 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. York College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: carry out a full range of salon treatments
Spa therapist: work in hotel, resort, or day spa settings
Skincare specialist: focus on facial and skin health treatments
Waxing technician: specialist hair removal in salons or clinics
Nail technician: combine with nail qualifications for a broader role
Self-employed beauty therapist: run a mobile or home-based practice
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments: for those moving into advanced aesthetic treatments in clinical or salon settings.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy: a competency-based qualification that some employers and further training routes require.
Level 4 Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments: opens routes into non-surgical aesthetics and advanced skincare roles.
Higher Education in Beauty Therapy or Aesthetics: degree-level study for those interested in management, education, or clinical aesthetics.
