Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments Course in Eastbourne – East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus – Part-time

Cost�2583.00 There are minimal costs for this course.You will be requied to purchase relevant text books to support your studies.More information can be provided during an information session which you will be invited to.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, part-time over one year. Sessions run on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11am to 4.50pm, planned to work around other commitments. The course fee is £2,583, with additional costs for textbooks. You'll cover advanced facial treatments using six types of equipment, body massage, anatomy and physiology, and advanced skin and body analysis. Optional skills include spray tanning, eyelash extensions, and stone therapy. Assessment includes practical unit assessments, two written papers, and a final practical, graded from pass to distinction star.

Who this course is for

Are you looking to increase your qualifications or upskill in the beauty industry? If you are qualified at level 2 then we have an exciting training opportunity for you.The benefits of qualified at level 3 opens up an extensive career pathway for you. You can work in spas, salons, travel with your work, progress onto level 4 courses in aesthetics, salon management or venture into teaching of the subject.Delivery of this course will run over 2 days and planned to work around school hours and / or work commitments.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of Beauty Therapy Level 3. You will be required to demonstrate a good level of English in both written and communication skills, in line with the level of the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise advanced facial treatments using six types of equipment, including microdermabrasion.
  • You'll apply body massage combined with mechanical massage techniques.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology at Level 3.
  • You'll carry out advanced skin and body analysis.
  • You'll deliver advanced body treatments for slimming, toning, and shaping.
  • You'll build optional skills in spray tanning, gel nail polish, eyelash extensions, and stone therapy.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through practical unit assessments, two written papers, and a final practical assessment, all graded. You'll also build a portfolio of practical and written tasks and assignments. The overall grade is pass, merit, distinction, or distinction star. Classes are classroom-based at the Eastbourne Campus.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase relevant textbooks to support your studies. The centre will confirm the specific titles and any other materials you need before you start. More detail is available at an information session, which you'll be invited to before enrolment.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty Therapist, working in salons or spas with a full range of treatments.
  • Spa Therapist, delivering body and facial treatments in a spa setting.
  • Mobile Beauty Therapist, offering treatments independently at clients' homes.
  • Cruise Ship Beauty Therapist, travelling with work on cruise lines.
  • Salon Senior Therapist, taking on more complex treatments and client consultations.
  • Freelance Aesthetics Technician, specialising in advanced skin treatments.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments: a next step into advanced aesthetics, often required by clinics offering skin rejuvenation treatments.
  • Level 4 Award in Salon Management: suited to those moving into a supervisory or management role.
  • PGCE or Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach beauty therapy at a college or training centre.

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