Level 3 Beauty Therapy Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, full-time during the day. Over 40 weeks, you'll cover a wide range of treatments including skincare, body therapies, and electrical facial and body work. This City and Guilds level 3 beauty therapy qualification is the recognised standard for working as a professional beauty therapist. It sits above Level 2 and covers the depth of knowledge and practical skill that salons and spas expect at therapist level.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/
What you will learn
You'll learn facial skincare treatments and skin analysis techniques.
You'll carry out body massage and body therapy treatments.
You'll apply make-up professionally for a range of occasions.
You'll perform eyebrow shaping, tinting, and eye treatments.
You'll learn nail care and manicure and pedicure treatments.
You'll develop client consultation and aftercare advice skills.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards throughout treatments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at City College Plymouth. Assessment includes observed practical treatments, written assignments, and client consultation records. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Theory is taught in the classroom alongside practical work, so you develop both technical skill and underpinning knowledge.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty Therapist: work in a salon or spa delivering treatments
Spa Therapist: provide body and skincare treatments in a spa setting
Make-up Artist: work in beauty, fashion, or media
Nail Technician: specialise in nail treatments and nail art
Waxing Specialist: focus on hair removal treatments
Mobile Beauty Therapist: run your own mobile treatment business
Salon Manager: move into a supervisory or management role with experience
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments: for therapists wanting to specialise in advanced aesthetic treatments.
Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: deepens your body massage skills and broadens your treatment range.
Level 3 Award in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Treatments: a focused route into advanced skin treatments.
NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy: an alternative qualification route recognised by many employers and useful for those moving into apprenticeship or work-based assessment.
