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Level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques Course in Birmingham – South & City College Birmingham Hall Green 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 South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus. This full-time, daytime course runs for one year and covers advanced practical skills including body massage, aromatherapy, facial and body electrotherapy, health and safety, and customer service. You'll also get work-related learning opportunities to develop your skills in a salon environment. 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 skills.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices in a salon setting.
  • You'll build customer service skills relevant to the beauty industry.
  • You'll gain specialist knowledge in beauty and spa therapy treatments.
  • You'll complete work-related learning to practise skills in real salon environments.

How you will learn

Teaching takes place in salon and classroom settings with up-to-date facilities and equipment. The course includes an externally set and externally marked exam, so you'll sit a formal written assessment alongside practical work. You'll also take part in work-related learning as part of your studies. An initial assessment for English is required before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Hall Green 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 Beauty Therapist: working on board cruise liners
  • Self-Employed Beauty Therapist: running your own mobile or studio business
  • Leisure Facility Therapist: based in a gym, leisure centre, or resort

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Spa and Body Therapy: deepens your expertise for senior spa roles and management positions.
  • Level 3 or 4 qualifications in Laser and Light Treatments: opens doors to advanced aesthetic and clinical beauty work.
  • Higher Education courses in Beauty Therapy or Aesthetics: available at university level for those wanting to specialise further or move into education.
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