Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques Course in Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll train in Salon QG on campus, working with clients on electrical facial and body treatments, massage therapies including aromatherapy, dry spa and body wraps, and health and safety in the beauty and spa industry. A Level 2 subject specialist qualification is required to join. This level 3 beauty therapy techniques qualification is awarded by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
Looking and feeling your best is important to everyone. You can help people to do both with our Level 3 Beauty and Spa Therapy Study Programme. Working in Salon QG on campus, youll learn about electrical facial and body treatments, dry spa and wraps, a range of massage therapies including traditional and aromatherapy techniques, as well as gaining an understanding of the health and safety issues that you need to know about in the beauty and spa industry. Youll do additional work experience to test your practical knowledge and boost your employability, maths and English skills as part of the programme. This course prepares you for your career as a beauty therapist, or spa therapist, working in a salon or even on cruise liners! You can progress into higher education from this course with UCAS points as well. These are compulsory areas: Promote and sell products and services to clients Provide body massage Provide facial electrotherapy treatments Provide body electrotherapy treatments Anatomy & Physiology Provide dry spa treatments Optional areas include: Provide Hot stone massage treatments Tanning treatments
Entry requirements
Completion of Level 2 Subject Specialist Qualification In addition: Highly professional attitude, strong work ethic and an interest in practical skills for the industry, interest in working within a customer focused industry
What you will learn
You'll perform electrical facial and body treatments on clients.
You'll carry out a range of massage therapies, including traditional and aromatherapy techniques.
You'll apply dry spa and body wrap treatments.
You'll develop knowledge of health and safety requirements in the beauty and spa industry.
You'll gain practical experience working with clients in a salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in an on-campus salon, working directly with clients. Assessment is practical and knowledge-based, covering treatments, techniques, and industry health and safety. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out treatments to professional standards, alongside written or verbal knowledge assessments as required by the City and Guilds specification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hull College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty Therapist. How to become a beauty therapist in a salon or spa.
Spa Therapist. Delivering body and facial treatments in a spa setting.
Massage Therapist. Specialising in therapeutic and aromatherapy massage.
Nail Technician. Combining beauty skills with nail treatments.
Salon Manager. Progressing into a supervisory role within a beauty salon.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. If you want to teach beauty therapy, this is the route into further education lecturing.
VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments. Moves into advanced skin and aesthetic treatments for medical-adjacent beauty roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy. Deepens specialist massage skills for sports or clinical settings.
NVQ Level 3 in Nail Technology. Adds a recognised nail qualification alongside your beauty therapy skills.
