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Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments Course in Macclesfield – Macclesfield College – Evening

CostFREE
Duration33 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments Course in Macclesfield. Classes run at Macclesfield College on evenings, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. You'll need a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification to join. The course runs over 33 weeks part-time, building advanced practical skills across a range of beauty therapy treatments. This is a strong foundation for working professionally as a Beauty Therapist.

Who this course is for

VTCT group is one of the UK’s market leading vocational and technical awarding organisation. VTCT cover over 3,000 training locations worldwide with over 100,000 learners every year.

The Level 3 Diploma is for learners looking to develop advanced skills in beauty therapy.

Entry requirements

For this course you will need to have achieved a Level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced facial and skin treatment techniques
  • You'll learn body massage and specialist body treatments
  • You'll study skin analysis and client consultation at a professional level
  • You'll practise electrical beauty treatments and their safe application
  • You'll understand contraindications, health and safety, and professional standards
  • You'll build knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom setting at Macclesfield College. Assessment combines practical demonstrations, where you'll carry out treatments to a professional standard, with written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll be observed and assessed on real treatment work throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Macclesfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty Therapist: work in salons, spas, or clinics delivering a full range of treatments
  • Spa Therapist: provide body and facial treatments in hotel or spa environments
  • Skincare Specialist: focus on advanced facial and skin treatments for clients
  • Mobile Beauty Therapist: run your own client list working from home or visiting clients
  • Beauty Salon Manager: progress into a supervisory or management role within a salon
  • Aesthetic Therapist: move toward non-surgical aesthetic treatments with further training

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments: for therapists wanting to specialise in advanced aesthetic technology.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy: deepens expertise and supports senior or specialist roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach beauty therapy in the future.
  • Self-employment and business qualifications: useful if you plan to set up your own salon or mobile practice.
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