Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques Course in Harrow. Classes run at Harrow on the Hill. This course builds on a Level 2 Beauty Therapy NVQ or equivalent qualification, taking your skills to a higher level so you can work in the UK and abroad. Full-time daytime study runs over 34 weeks. The City and Guilds level 3 beauty therapy techniques qualification covers advanced treatments and professional practice.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for anyone who has achieved a NVQ level 2 Beauty Therapy or an equivalent Beauty qualification, and wants to gain a higher qualification to enable them to work in the UK and abroad.
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced facial and skin treatment techniques
You'll learn body therapy treatments including massage and specialist therapies
You'll practise electrical beauty treatments used in professional salons and spas
You'll build knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy
You'll understand how to consult with clients and plan treatment programmes
You'll apply health, safety, and professional standards in a salon environment
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining practical hands-on treatment practice with underpinning theory. Assessment includes practical observations of treatments carried out on clients, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to perform treatments to a professional standard as well as your understanding of the theory behind them.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harrow on the Hill will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty Therapist: work in salons, spas, or hotels in the UK and abroad
Spa Therapist: deliver body and facial treatments in spa environments
Salon Manager: progress into a supervisory or management role
Mobile Beauty Therapist: run your own client-facing mobile business
Cruise Ship Beauty Therapist: work on board cruise liners internationally
Aesthetic Therapist: move into advanced skin and aesthetic treatments
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments: for those moving into advanced aesthetic and clinical beauty work.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Technology: add a specialist nail qualification to broaden your service offering.
VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Aesthetic Practices: a route into medical aesthetics and advanced skin treatments for experienced therapists.
