Free Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College. This full-time, daytime course covers professional beauty therapy at an advanced level, taking one year to complete. You'll develop the skills needed to work as a beauty therapist, covering a broad range of treatments. Check the college website for the latest entry requirements; if you're unsure whether this level is right for you, an initial assessment will help confirm it.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll carry out a range of facial treatments, including cleansing, toning, and specialist skin care
You'll perform body massage and body therapy treatments to a professional standard
You'll apply make-up for a variety of occasions and client needs
You'll carry out waxing and hair removal treatments safely and effectively
You'll assess client skin types and conditions and adapt treatments accordingly
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards throughout every treatment
You'll develop client consultation skills and professional salon communication
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and hands-on practical work at The Sheffield College. Assessment combines practical observations, where you demonstrate treatments on clients or models, with written assignments and knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the year to show your competence across the full range of treatments covered by the VTCT Level 3 Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield 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 destination spas
Skincare specialist: focus on advanced facial and skin treatments for clients
Make-up artist: work in salons, fashion, or media applying professional make-up
Waxing technician: specialise in hair removal treatments in a salon setting
Mobile beauty therapist: run your own client list working from home or on location
What you could study next
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments: move into advanced aesthetic treatments, which many clinics require for laser and IPL work.
Level 3 or 4 qualifications in Aesthetic Treatments or Dermaplaning: specialise further in clinical beauty and skin treatments.
Self-employment or salon management training: if you want to run your own business, a short business skills course can sit alongside your beauty therapy treatments qualification.
