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Level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques Course in Birmingham – Longbridge Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus. You'll study full-time over one year, covering advanced practical skills in body massage, aromatherapy, facial and body electrotherapy, health and safety, and customer service. Teaching takes place in salon and classroom settings with up-to-date facilities. To enrol, you'll need either relevant work experience in a beauty or nail salon plus a successful interview, or a completed Level 2 technical diploma in a relevant subject. You'll also need Level 1 English, a GCSE grade 3 or above in English Language, or Level 1 Functional Skills.

Who this course is for

This Level 3 beauty therapy course caters to both recent school-leavers and adults, offering a diverse set of specialist, technical practical skills and knowledge. The acquired skills not only prepare you for employment opportunities but also serve as a solid foundation for further study within the beauty and spa therapy industry. You will also have work-related learning opportunities, where you can further develop your skills, leading to many exciting career opportunities with employment options in leisure facilities, cruise liners, health spas, or as a self-employed therapist. If you are a school-leaver and did not achieve a grade 4 GCSE in English and maths, you will need to continue to study at either GCSE or Functional Skills level.

Entry requirements

You may have current and continued work experience in a beauty/nail salon, in which you can enrol onto the course upon a successful interview.

You can also enrol if you have successfully completed a Level 2 technical diploma in relevant subject.

Due to the externally set and externally marked exam, you will need to complete an initial assessment for Level 1 English, GCSE grade 3 or above in English language or Level 1 or above in Functional Skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced techniques in body massage and aromatherapy.
  • You'll learn facial and body electrotherapy treatments.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices in a salon environment.
  • You'll build customer service skills relevant to the beauty industry.
  • You'll gain knowledge of specialist beauty and spa therapy treatments.
  • You'll take part in work-related learning to practise skills in realistic settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in salon and teaching rooms at Longbridge Campus, using up-to-date equipment. The course includes an externally set and externally marked exam, so you'll need to meet the English entry requirement before you sit it. Assessment also covers practical skills and knowledge developed throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Longbridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty Therapist: working in a salon, spa, or health club
  • Senior Beauty Therapist: leading treatments in a high-end spa or salon
  • Spa Therapist: delivering treatments at a hotel or wellness retreat
  • Cruise Ship Therapist: providing beauty services on cruise liners
  • Self-Employed Beauty Therapist: running your own mobile or salon business
  • Electrotherapy Specialist: focusing on advanced facial or body treatments

What you could study next

Completing this level 3 beauty therapy techniques qualification opens several routes forward. You could move into a Level 4 qualification in aesthetic treatments or spa management to take on a senior or supervisory role. Some learners go on to study massage therapy or holistic therapies at a higher level. If you're thinking about running your own business, a business or enterprise qualification at Level 3 or above could also be a useful next step.

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