Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Massage Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College. This full-time, daytime beauty therapy massage qualification covers the skills and treatments you need to work professionally as a beauty therapist. The course runs to 488 hours of study. You'll cover massage techniques, client consultation, anatomy and physiology, and professional practice.
Who this course is for
For details about VTCT NVQ DIPLOMA IN BEAUTY THERAPY MASSAGE - LEVEL 3, please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll learn a range of massage techniques, including body and facial massage
You'll develop client consultation and treatment planning skills
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to massage therapy
You'll practise skin analysis and contraindication assessment
You'll learn health, safety, and hygiene standards for a salon environment
You'll build professional skills in client care and aftercare advice
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at Exeter College, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment for the VTCT NVQ Diploma combines observed practical assessments, portfolio evidence, and written or oral questioning. Your assessor will observe you carrying out treatments on clients as part of your assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: work in salons, spas, or wellness centres
Massage therapist: specialise in body and relaxation massage treatments
Spa therapist: deliver treatments in hotel or day spa settings
Mobile beauty therapist: run your own client list independently
Salon assistant or junior therapist: support senior therapists in a salon
Holistic therapist: combine massage with complementary therapies
What you could study next
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Spa Therapy: broadens your treatment range into spa-specific techniques
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Massage Therapy: takes your massage skills to a higher professional level
VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy: opens routes into advanced and specialist treatments
Self-employment or business training: if you want to set up your own practice, a short business skills course can help
