Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments Course in Eastbourne. Classes run full-time at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, one day a week over one year. Entry requires successful completion of a Level 2 beauty therapy course and GCSE English or maths at grade 4. You'll extend your skills across a wider range of specialist treatments, including body massage, electrical face and body treatments, spray tanning, and individual eyelash extensions. The course also covers running a beauty business, client care, retailing, and health and safety. A work placement is part of the course.
Who this course is for
This engaging and practical course provides progression from the Level 2 Diploma. It will extend your skills as a beauty therapist by introducing you to a larger range of specialist beauty face and body treatments, including body massage, analysis enhanced with the use of mechanical massage, electrical face and body treatments incorporating advanced skin analysis and individual eyelash extensions. You will develop skills and knowledge in running a beauty business, including retailing and promotional activity, health and safety, and client care and consultation.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of the Level 2 course and GCSE English or maths at grade 4.
What you will learn
You'll perform body massage and mechanical massage techniques.
You'll carry out electrical face and body treatments with advanced skin analysis.
You'll apply individual eyelash extensions and spray tanning.
You'll develop skills in client care and consultation.
You'll learn how to retail products and run promotional activity in a salon setting.
You'll understand health and safety requirements in a commercial beauty environment.
You'll gain experience of working in a professional salon through a work placement.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus. Assessment includes unit-based work throughout the course, with local industry professionals involved in the final assessment. Grades range from Pass to Distinction based on your overall unit achievement. Attendance is compulsory for some trips and visits.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to purchase a college kit and Level 3 salon wear before the course begins. The cost of these is separate from the course fee. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm the full details of what you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty Therapist. Work in salons, spas, or hotels offering a full range of treatments.
Spa Therapist. Deliver body and facial treatments in health and wellness settings.
Salon Manager. Oversee day-to-day running of a beauty business.
Cruise Ship Beauty Therapist. Work on cruise liners providing treatments to guests.
Hotel Beauty Therapist. Based in hotel spas in the UK or overseas.
Freelance Beauty Therapist. Build your own client base working independently.
What you could study next
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments. A specialist qualification for advanced skin and hair removal treatments, valued in medical aesthetics and premium salons.
VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments. Takes your skills into non-surgical aesthetics, opening doors to clinical and high-end salon roles.
Higher Education in Beauty Therapy or Aesthetics. A degree or foundation degree if you want to move into management, education, or product development.
