Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Massage Course in Hartlepool

CostFREE
Duration490 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Massage Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at Hartlepool College of Further Education. This course builds on a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification, taking your skills to an advanced level across a wider range of treatments. Full-time daytime beauty therapy massage classes run for 490 hours. You'll cover advanced massage techniques and professional services in demand across the beauty industry. A free beauty therapy massage course for adults looking to move into senior or specialist roles.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at those learners who have already achieved their Level 2 in Beauty Therapy. The programme provides an advanced range of the services available in the Beauty Industry.

What you will learn

  • You'll perform a range of advanced massage techniques to a professional standard.
  • You'll develop skills in body treatments used in salons and spas.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and plan treatment programmes.
  • You'll apply health, safety, and hygiene standards throughout your practice.
  • You'll build knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to massage therapy.
  • You'll practise professional client care and aftercare advice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at the college. Assessment is a mix of observed practical performance, written assignments, and knowledge tests. Your assessor will observe you carrying out treatments on clients and check your understanding of the theory behind each technique. A portfolio of evidence supports your overall assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty Therapist: work in salons, spas, or hotels delivering massage and body treatments.
  • Massage Therapist: specialise in therapeutic or relaxation massage in a clinic or spa.
  • Spa Therapist: deliver a full menu of treatments in a hotel or destination spa.
  • Body Treatment Specialist: focus on advanced body therapies in a premium salon.
  • Self-employed Beauty Therapist: run your own mobile or home-based massage business.
  • Beauty Salon Manager: move into a supervisory role with experience behind you.

What you could study next

  • VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology: deepen your clinical knowledge and open doors to more specialist therapy roles.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy: move into sports and rehabilitation settings.
  • ITEC or VTCT Level 3 in Aromatherapy or Reflexology: add specialist modalities to your treatment menu and broaden your client base.

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