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Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Course in Solihull

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy (General) Course in Solihull. Classes run at Solihull College And University Centre, full-time during the day. You'll need a full Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification, a grade C/4 in English language, and a reference to apply. The course covers massage techniques, facial and electrical treatments, aromatherapy, and promotional activities in salon and spa settings. It takes two years to complete. This is the Pearson Edexcel beauty therapy (general) qualification that employers in salons, spas, and cruise ships recognise.

Who this course is for

Working in a salon/spa/ cruise ship/own business/ further advanced beauty training/teaching.

Health and Safety;

  • Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities
  • Provide Indian head massage
  • Provide body massage
  • Provide stone therapy
  • Provide pre blended aroma massage
  • Optional Facial Electrical treatments

Entry requirements

  • To hold a full Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification
  • Have a grade C/4 in English language
  • An excellent reference from your previous institution.

What you will learn

  • You'll provide body massage and Indian head massage treatments.
  • You'll carry out stone therapy and pre-blended aroma massage.
  • You'll apply and adapt facial electrical treatments.
  • You'll contribute to planning and delivering promotional activities in a salon or spa setting.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to beauty therapy environments.
  • You'll develop skills for working in salons, spas, cruise ships, or running your own business.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom-based and practical. You'll be assessed through practical assessments, written assignments, and oral questioning. Some units may include online exams. You'll also complete independent learning activities outside of class.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Solihull College And University Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty Therapist: working in a salon, spa, or hotel.
  • Spa Therapist: delivering body and facial treatments at a spa.
  • Cruise Ship Beauty Therapist: providing treatments on board cruise liners.
  • Massage Therapist: specialising in body massage and holistic treatments.
  • Salon Manager: progressing into a supervisory or management role.
  • Self-employed Beauty Therapist: running your own mobile or studio business.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach beauty therapy in a college or training centre.
  • VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy: for specialist treatments beyond Level 3 scope.
  • Level 5 Management qualification: if you're moving into salon or spa management.

A Level 3 beauty therapy (general) qualification also meets the entry requirements for many advanced specialist courses in areas such as laser treatments, advanced aesthetics, and dermaplaning.

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