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Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Course in Rugby

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 Rugby. Daytime beauty therapy general classes run at Rugby Hair & Beauty Academy. You'll need a Level 2 background in beauty therapy before starting. The course runs over one year and covers the advanced skills needed to work as a senior therapist, nail technician, or spa and massage therapist. This level 3 beauty therapy general qualification is the City and Guilds NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy, a qualification employers in salons and spas recognise for senior-level roles.

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 skincare treatment techniques.
  • You'll learn nail technology skills, including gel and acrylic systems.
  • You'll practise massage and body therapy treatments to a professional standard.
  • You'll study spa treatments and their application for different client needs.
  • You'll build knowledge of skin analysis and treatment planning.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and professional standards in a salon or spa environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom study. Assessment for the NVQ Diploma is competence-based. You'll be observed carrying out treatments, and your knowledge will be assessed through written or oral questioning. A portfolio of evidence records your practical work throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty Therapist: providing facial, body, and skincare treatments in a salon
  • Senior Beauty Therapist: leading treatments and supervising junior staff
  • Spa Therapist: delivering massage and wellness treatments in a spa setting
  • Nail Technician: specialising in gel, acrylic, and nail art services
  • Massage Therapist: working in salons, spas, or sports therapy settings
  • Salon Manager: overseeing day-to-day operations and a therapy team

What you could study next

With a Level 3 NVQ Diploma, you could move into specialist or management study. A Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training opens routes into teaching beauty therapy. VTCT or City and Guilds Level 4 qualifications in advanced aesthetics or laser and light therapies are options if you want to specialise further. Some therapists also progress into self-employment or salon ownership.

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