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Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques Course in Castleford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 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 Castleford. Classes run at Castleford College, full-time during the day, over one year. To enrol, you'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy plus GCSE English or Maths at grade 3 or above. You'll study health and safety, client care, body massage, facial and body electrotherapy, and micro-dermabrasion. One day a week is spent on work placement in a salon. This is a City and Guilds level 3 beauty therapy techniques qualification that prepares you for professional salon work.

Who this course is for

This programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge required to continue your career in the Beauty industry. It offers an exciting range of units for you to study in our modern well-equipped salons, supported by our team of highly skilled, highly qualified tutors.

This course will assist learners with confidence, communication skills and prepare them for working life.

Entry requirements

Level 2 Diploma in a Beauty Therapy qualification

PLUS

GCSE English or Maths at Grade 9-3

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health and safety practices in a salon environment.
  • You'll develop client care and communication skills for beauty-related industries.
  • You'll carry out body massage treatments.
  • You'll provide facial electrotherapy treatments.
  • You'll provide body electrotherapy treatments.
  • You'll perform micro-dermabrasion procedures.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience through a weekly salon work placement.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in the college's salon facilities and classroom-based theory work. Assessment includes a range of practical and theoretical tasks, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence. You'll also complete one day of work placement in a salon each week, giving you direct experience of working with clients in a professional setting.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: provide a full range of salon treatments professionally.
  • Electrotherapy specialist: focus on facial and body electrotherapy services.
  • Spa therapist: work in hotel spas or wellness centres.
  • Massage therapist: specialise in body massage treatments.
  • Salon manager: progress into running or supervising a salon team.
  • Self-employed beauty therapist: build your own client base and work independently.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach beauty therapy in a college or training setting.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy: deepen specialist skills in advanced treatments and aesthetics.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Beauty Therapy Management: move into salon management or business ownership with a higher-level qualification.
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