Level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques Course at London South East Colleges Bromley Campus

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques Course in Bromley. Classes run at London South East Colleges Bromley Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers the skills and treatments you need to work professionally as a beauty therapist. You'll study skincare, body treatments, and a range of specialist techniques as part of this City and Guilds beauty therapy techniques qualification. To enrol, you'll typically need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification at Merit or Distinction in a related subject. City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques with certificate.

Who this course is for

Further information is available on our website

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 4/A* - C, including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification (Merit or Distinction) in a related subject. Note: for skills-based qualifications you might need the skills at Level 2 in order to enrol onto the Level 3.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn facial skincare treatments and how to assess different skin types.
  • You'll develop body massage techniques, including Swedish massage.
  • You'll practise waxing and hair removal methods to a professional standard.
  • You'll learn nail treatments, including manicure and pedicure services.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy.
  • You'll develop client consultation skills and professional salon practices.
  • You'll learn how to apply make-up for a range of occasions and skin tones.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom teaching. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out treatments, with written assignments and knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Some units are assessed by City and Guilds externally set assignments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. London South East Colleges Bromley Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: carry out a full range of salon treatments for clients.
  • Spa therapist: work in a spa or wellness centre delivering body and skin treatments.
  • Nail technician: specialise in nail services in a salon or self-employed setting.
  • Waxing specialist: focus on hair removal treatments in a beauty or aesthetic clinic.
  • Make-up artist: work in salons, media, or events applying professional make-up.
  • Salon manager: move into a supervisory role once you have experience on the floor.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments: for those moving into aesthetic and clinical beauty work.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: deepen your specialism in body and holistic treatments.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach beauty therapy in the future.
  • Self-employment and business qualifications: useful if you plan to set up your own salon or mobile beauty business.

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