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Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Studies Course in Worcester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Beauty Therapy Studies Course in Worcester. Classes run at St Dunstan's Worcester, full-time during the day, with the course taking one year to complete. You'll build practical skills in facials, waxing, manicure and pedicure, tanning, and lash and brow treatments, alongside anatomy, health and safety, and client care. Training takes place in an onsite salon, with all essential equipment and products provided. You'll need to purchase your own uniform and personal beauty kit; full details are given at interview or induction. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, or a relevant Level 1 qualification.

Who this course is for

Do you enjoy giving your friends manicures and facials? Or can�t wait to try out the latest make-up trends? Do you dream of turning your passion for beauty into a career? If the answer is yes then this is the course for you. This course balances theory with some great hands-on experience. At one of our onsite salons you will learn how to provide manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing and eye treatments, and discover different ways to apply make-up. You will carry out reception duties, offer advic

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs (A*-D) or (Grade 3 and above) including English and maths or an appropriate Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject., , Entry will be subject to a satisfactory interview. , , Entry decisions will be discretionary at interview. Students will continually be assessed through probation period to ensure they are on the correct level.

What you will learn

  • You'll perform facial skincare treatments on clients
  • You'll remove hair using waxing techniques
  • You'll apply eyelash and brow treatments, including eyelash lifting
  • You'll carry out manicure and pedicure treatments
  • You'll apply skin tanning techniques
  • You'll advise clients and communicate professionally in a salon setting
  • You'll follow health and safety practices in the salon
  • You'll display and promote stock in a salon environment

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in an onsite training salon, supported by classroom theory. Assessment combines practical observations and written work. You'll be assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam, and you'll go through a probation period at the start to confirm you're working at the right level.

What you will need to bring

All essential beauty equipment and products for lessons and assessments are provided in the training salon. You will need to purchase your own uniform and personal beauty kit. St Dunstan's Worcester will give you full details of required items, costs, and suppliers at your interview or induction evening.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: provide facials, waxing, and body treatments in a salon
  • Nail technician: specialise in manicure, pedicure, and nail art
  • Lash and brow technician: focus on eye treatments and tinting
  • Salon receptionist: client-facing role combining beauty knowledge and admin
  • Beauty advisor: recommend products and treatments in a retail or spa setting
  • Self-employed beauty therapist: run your own mobile or home-based beauty business

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 3 Beauty Therapy Studies Diploma, which covers more advanced treatments and is often required for senior salon roles or specialist work. From there, you could look at a Level 4 qualification in aesthetics or education if you want to move into training others. Some learners also progress into related areas such as nail technology or holistic therapies at Level 3.

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