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Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Studies Course in Southampton – Totton College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Studies Course in Southampton. Classes run at Totton College, with daytime sessions in the college's Opus Salon. You'll cover a wide range of beauty treatments, combining practical technique with health, safety, and industry standards. The course takes one year and includes work experience in a local salon alongside your studies. Entry requirements include four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English, or a Level 1 Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

Who this course is for

This course will give you a great grounding in the techniques and theory behind a wide range of beauty treatments. From the beginning, you’ll work in our state-of-the art Opus Salon. When you’re confident, you’ll treat real clients to a commercial standard with the support of our highly qualified tutors. Learners have the opportunity to be involved in a range of extracurricular activities and community projects, including Totton Carnival. Whether you want to work in a salon, spa or for yourself, this course will get you on the path to becoming a modern beauty therapist.

What you will learn

  • You'll perform a range of beauty treatments to a commercial standard.
  • You'll apply health, safety, and industry standards in a salon environment.
  • You'll develop the theory behind a wide variety of beauty therapies.
  • You'll practise on real clients in a working salon setting.
  • You'll gain hands-on work experience in a local salon.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical sessions and theory-based activities in the classroom and salon. Assessment combines practical observation, where tutors assess your technique with clients, and written or theory-based tasks covering industry knowledge. You'll work in Totton College's Opus Salon from the start of the course, building skills under tutor supervision.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Totton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: salon, spa, or hotel-based treatments role.
  • Nail technician: specialist nail care and nail art services.
  • Waxing technician: hair removal treatments in a salon or spa.
  • Spa therapist: treatments and client care in a spa setting.
  • Self-employed beauty therapist: mobile or home-based treatments.

What you could study next

A Level 3 qualification in Beauty Therapy is the natural next step, covering advanced techniques and preparing you for senior or specialist roles. You could also look at a Level 3 Diploma in Massage or Spa Therapy if you want to specialise. Some learners go on to study VTCT qualifications in advanced aesthetics or electrolysis.

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