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Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques Course in Burton-on-Trent

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Burton Town Centre Campus. You'll need a Level 2 Beauty qualification to join, along with a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above (or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalents in English and maths), plus a successful interview and initial assessment. The course runs full-time over one year. You'll carry out treatments on real clients in the campus's commercial Innovations Salon, covering facial and body electrical treatments, hot stone massage, eyelash extensions, microdermabrasion, epilation, and retail. You'll also develop leadership skills by taking on a salon manager role.

Who this course is for

The course is designed for students who have previously completed a Level 2 qualification in Beauty. You will carry out practical treatments in the College’s Innovations salon, also having the opportunity to act as salon manager. The course will include health and safety, working with colleagues, retail, facial and body electrical treatments, epilation and micro-dermabrasion. You will also be given the opportunity to obtain relevant work experience in a realistic working environment.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (if this does not include English and maths these MUST be studied as part of the Level 3 programme) or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent in English and maths; successful interview and initial assessment; successful completion of Level 2 programme (progressing learners).

What you will learn

  • You'll perform facial and body electrical treatments on salon clients.
  • You'll carry out hot stone massage, body massage, and epilation.
  • You'll apply eyelash extensions and microdermabrasion techniques.
  • You'll work with and retail professional skincare products.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices in a commercial salon setting.
  • You'll develop leadership and communication skills as salon manager.
  • You'll gain relevant industry work experience outside the college.

How you will learn

Learning is hands-on and clinic-based. You'll train in the campus's commercial Innovations Salon, treating paying clients under professional conditions. Practical assessments are carried out in the salon environment. You'll also complete theory elements covering health and safety, working with colleagues, and retail. Enrichment activities include brand training, competitions, and industry visits.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Burton Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty Therapist: provide a full range of face and body treatments in a salon.
  • Spa Therapist: deliver treatments in a hotel or wellness spa setting.
  • Salon Manager: oversee day-to-day operations and lead a therapy team.
  • Skincare Specialist: focus on advanced facial and skin treatments.
  • Electrologist: specialise in epilation and electrical beauty treatments.
  • Lash Technician: specialise in eyelash extensions and lash treatments.
  • Self-employed Beauty Therapist: run your own mobile or studio business.

What you could study next

A Level 4 qualification in Aesthetic Treatments or Advanced Beauty Therapy can take your skills into more specialist clinical areas. If salon management interests you, a Level 3 or Level 5 qualification in Management or Leadership would support that route. Some therapists go on to study dermaplaning, semi-permanent makeup, or laser and light therapy through specialist short courses recognised by professional bodies such as BABTAC or CIBTAC.

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