Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments Course in Southampton. Daytime beauty therapy treatments classes run at Totton College, where you'll train in the Opus Salon working with real clients. You'll cover advanced treatments including body massage, facial and body electrical treatments, Indian head massage, and stone therapy, alongside anatomy and physiology, customer service, and promotional skills. The course includes 60 hours of work experience in a relevant setting. It takes two years to complete. Entry requires at least four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths, plus an NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification or equivalent industry experience.
Who this course is for
This course provides you with the advanced knowledge and skills required for a career in beauty therapy. You’ll research all the possible career pathways in the industry and develop the practical skills needed for you to progress. The course is taught in our state-of-the-art Opus Salon, which enables you to work with real clients and gain valuable industry experience. You’ll learn about treatments, customer service skills and the complexities of human anatomy and physiology. An exciting range of extra-curricular activities and community projects are part of the course.
What you will learn
You'll perform body massage treatments to a professional standard.
You'll carry out facial and body electrical treatments.
You'll provide Indian head massage and stone therapy treatments.
You'll study human anatomy and physiology and the science behind each treatment.
You'll develop customer service and communication skills for working with clients and colleagues.
You'll plan and deliver promotional activities and advise clients on products and services.
You'll monitor and maintain safe working procedures in a salon environment.
You'll gain 60 hours of hands-on work experience in a relevant beauty setting.
How you will learn
You'll be assessed through a combination of practical tasks, knowledge and understanding tests, online exams, and oral questioning. Classroom sessions take place in a working salon environment where you'll practise treatments on real clients. Self-directed study supports your classroom learning throughout the two-year course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Totton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: providing a full range of salon treatments to clients.
Spa therapist: delivering treatments in hotel, spa, or wellness settings.
Electrologist: specialising in electrical epilation and advanced skin treatments.
Salon manager: overseeing day-to-day operations and a team of therapists.
Mobile beauty therapist: running your own client-facing mobile business.
Product advisor: recommending and selling professional beauty products.
What you could study next
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments: moves you into advanced aesthetic and clinical treatments.
Level 4 Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments: broadens your scope into non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Higher Education courses in Aesthetics or Dermatology: available at university for those wanting to move into clinical or medical aesthetics.
