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

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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. You'll need a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification to join. This full-time daytime course builds advanced skills across a wide range of beauty therapy treatments, running over 35 weeks. It's a strong step toward working as a qualified Beauty Therapist in salons, spas, and clinics.

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 skincare treatment techniques.
  • You'll learn body massage and specialist body therapy treatments.
  • You'll apply waxing and hair removal methods to a professional standard.
  • You'll practise eye treatments including lash and brow techniques.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy.
  • You'll build client consultation and treatment planning skills.
  • You'll learn how to work safely and hygienically in a salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical hands-on treatment work at Macclesfield College. Assessment combines practical demonstrations, written assignments, and observations of your treatment skills. You'll be assessed against VTCT standards throughout the course, with your competence in each treatment area confirmed before you complete.

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 beauty clinics.
  • Spa Therapist: deliver treatments in hotel or wellness spa settings.
  • Skincare Specialist: focus on advanced facial and skin treatments.
  • Waxing Technician: specialise in hair removal services.
  • Lash and Brow Technician: focus on eye treatment services.
  • Mobile Beauty Therapist: work independently visiting clients at home.
  • Beauty Salon Manager: progress into a supervisory or management role.

What you could study next

  • VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments: for therapists who want to specialise in advanced technology-based treatments, often required by medical spas and aesthetic clinics.
  • VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments: a route into non-surgical aesthetics, including treatments such as microneedling and chemical peels.
  • Self-employment and business qualifications: if you plan to set up your own salon or mobile beauty business, a short business skills course can help.
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