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Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Course in Leicester – Leicester Hair & Beauty Academy

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy General Course in Leicester. Daytime classes run at Leicester Hair & Beauty Academy. You'll need a Level 2 background in beauty therapy before you start. The course covers advanced treatments and takes around one year to complete. It builds the skills needed to work as a senior therapist, nail technician, or spa and massage therapist. These level 3 beauty therapy general classes are studied flexibly during the day.

Who this course is for

If you want to become a Senior Therapist, Nail Technician, and Spa or massage therapist.

Entry requirements

Level 2 previous experience etc required.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced facial and skin treatment techniques.
  • You'll learn body massage and spa therapy skills.
  • You'll practise nail technology treatments to a professional standard.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and plan treatment programmes.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene requirements in a salon or spa setting.
  • You'll build skills in waxing, lash, and brow treatments.

How you will learn

As an NVQ, this qualification is assessed through practical observation, professional discussion, and a portfolio of evidence. You'll demonstrate treatments in a salon environment and show that you can meet industry standards consistently. Your assessor will observe your work and review your evidence portfolio throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester Hair & Beauty Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty Therapist: providing a full range of salon treatments
  • Senior Beauty Therapist: leading treatments and supervising junior staff
  • Spa Therapist: delivering body and facial treatments in a spa setting
  • Nail Technician: specialising in nail treatments and nail art
  • Massage Therapist: offering Swedish, deep tissue, or holistic massage
  • Salon Manager: overseeing day-to-day salon operations
  • Mobile Beauty Therapist: running an independent client-facing business

What you could study next

With a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General, you could move into specialist or management study. A Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training opens routes into teaching beauty therapy. CIBTAC or CIDESCO diplomas are recognised internationally and suit therapists aiming for high-end spa or cruise-ship work. Some therapists also progress into aesthetic practice, where further regulated training is required.

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