Level 3 Beauty Therapy Course in Chester – B-Skill Chester

Cost£3,345.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyFocus Awards

About this course

Level 3 Beauty Therapy Course in Chester. Classes run at B-Skill Chester, part-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll need to be at Level 1 or above in English and maths to join; an initial assessment at application confirms the right starting point. The course covers a broad range of beauty therapy skills, giving you the practical and technical knowledge to work as a Beauty Therapist. These level 3 beauty therapy classes run at a manageable pace, making them workable alongside other commitments.

Who this course is for

Over 18

Entry requirements

Required to be at Level 1 or above in English and Maths, Initial assessment is completed at the application process.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop facial and skincare treatment techniques
  • You'll learn body massage and body therapy treatments
  • You'll practise waxing and hair removal methods
  • You'll study nail treatments for hands and feet
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and plan treatments
  • You'll understand skin anatomy and how it affects treatment choices
  • You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining practical hands-on practice with underpinning theory. Assessment includes practical demonstrations, written assignments, and observations of your technique. The initial assessment at application stage is used to confirm your level and plan your learning from the start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. B-Skill Chester will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty Therapist: provide facial, body, and nail treatments in a salon
  • Spa Therapist: deliver treatments in a hotel or spa setting
  • Nail Technician: specialise in nail care and nail art services
  • Waxing Specialist: focus on hair removal treatments
  • Salon Manager: move into running a beauty or therapy salon
  • Mobile Beauty Therapist: work independently visiting clients at home
  • Skincare Consultant: advise clients on skincare products and routines

What you could study next

A Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments or Advanced Beauty Therapy would take your skills further, opening routes into more specialist treatments. If you want to work independently, a Level 3 Award in Education and Training lets you teach beauty therapy. Some therapists go on to study sports massage or complementary therapies at Level 3 or Level 4 to broaden the treatments they can offer.

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