Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Make-Up Course in Heanor. Classes run at Heanor Gate Spencer Academy. You'll need four GCSEs at grades 9 - 3, including English and Maths, to join. The course runs over two years, full-time. In the first year you cover Level 2 beauty therapy foundations. In the second year you specialise in directed units such as make-up artistry, nail technology, or massage therapy. Throughout both years you work with real clients in the school's Tranquility Salon, building practical experience alongside your studies.
Who this course is for
In Year 12 you will complete a Level 2, learning the basic skills required to work as a beauty therapist. In Year 13 you will study towards Level 3 directed units which could be; make up artistry, nail technology or massage therapy.
Throughout the course you will work in the school's Tranquility Salon, where you will work on clients, gaining salon experience whilst building your skills and confidence ready to work in the industry.
Entry requirements
4 GCSE grades 9-3, including English and Mathematics
What you will learn
You'll develop core beauty therapy skills across skincare, treatments, and client care.
You'll practise make-up artistry techniques for a range of looks and occasions.
You'll learn nail technology, including manicure and nail treatments.
You'll study massage therapy techniques as a directed specialism.
You'll work with clients in a salon environment, applying treatments under supervision.
You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and professional standards for salon work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work in the Tranquility Salon at Heanor Gate Spencer Academy. Assessment for the VTCT NVQ Diploma is competence-based, meaning you're assessed on your practical performance with clients as well as your underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to demonstrate your skills across the units you complete.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Heanor Gate Spencer Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist - work in a salon offering a range of treatments.
Make-up artist - freelance or studio-based make-up work.
Nail technician - specialist nail treatments in a salon or mobile setting.
Spa therapist - treatments in a hotel, spa, or wellness centre.
Massage therapist - therapeutic massage in a clinic or salon.
Salon manager - progress into running a beauty business.
What you could study next
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments - for therapists wanting to offer advanced aesthetic treatments.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy - deepen your massage specialism if you want to focus on that area.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Beauty Therapy Management - a step toward salon management or business ownership.
Self-employment and freelance work - many Level 3 graduates set up independently or go mobile.
