Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments Course in Lewes

Cost�2583.00 There is a requirement to purchase Level 3 salon wear. Attendance is compulsory on some trips and visits, which is �25. Details of these will be given separately in advance.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments Course in Lewes. Classes run full-time at East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus. To join, you'll need to have completed a Level 2 Beauty Therapy course and hold a GCSE in English or maths at grade 4 or above. This level 3 beauty therapy treatments qualification builds on your existing skills, taking you into advanced specialist treatments. You'll cover body massage, stone therapy massage, electrical facials, client care, and retail and promotional activity. A work placement is a required part of the course, giving you hands-on experience in a commercial setting. The course runs for one year.

Who this course is for

This engaging and practical vocational course provides progression from the Beauty Therapy 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, stone therapy massage and electrical facials.

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 techniques to a professional standard.
  • You'll carry out stone therapy massage treatments.
  • You'll apply electrical facial treatments safely and effectively.
  • You'll develop skills in retailing and promotional activity within a salon context.
  • You'll practise client care and communication throughout treatments.
  • You'll apply health and safety procedures relevant to beauty therapy settings.
  • You'll gain practical experience through a work placement in a commercial beauty environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom and salon environment. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence, assignments, and written exams. You'll also complete a work placement as a compulsory part of the course. Some attendance at trips and visits is required.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase Level 3 salon wear before the course begins. Some trips and visits are compulsory and cost £25 in total. East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus will confirm full details of these in advance.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty Therapist. Work in salons, spas, hotels, or on cruise liners.
  • Spa Therapist. Deliver treatments in health and fitness spas.
  • Hotel Beauty Therapist. Provide treatments for hotel guests in the UK or abroad.
  • Airline or Cruise Liner Beauty Therapist. Work in travel and hospitality settings.
  • Salon Manager (with further study). Oversee a salon team and business operations.

What you could study next

After completing this level 3 beauty therapy treatments course, you could move into a Level 4 Salon Management qualification. This builds on your therapy skills and develops the business knowledge needed to manage a salon. You could also explore specialist short courses in advanced treatments such as semi-permanent makeup or laser therapy to broaden your service offering.