Free for 16 to 18 year olds. Chesterfield College lists a fee of £3,345 for adults. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Chesterfield College for more info.
Level 3 Beauty Therapy General Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at Chesterfield College. You'll need a relevant Level 2 beauty therapy qualification to join. This full-time, daytime beauty therapy general course runs over one year and takes your practical and technical skills to a professional level. You'll cover advanced treatments across skincare, body therapy, and more, building the depth of knowledge employers expect from a qualified therapist.
Who this course is for
16-18 Year Old Learners
Entry requirements
A relevant Level 2 beauty therapy qualification.
What you will learn
You'll perform advanced facial and skin treatments to a professional standard.
You'll carry out body massage and body therapy techniques.
You'll apply and adapt treatments to suit different client needs and skin types.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and plan treatment programmes.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards required in professional salon environments.
You'll develop knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy.
You'll practise electrical and specialist treatment techniques.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment at Chesterfield College, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out treatments, with written assignments and knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to demonstrate your competence across all areas of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield 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 health treatments.
Salon manager: move into a supervisory or management role within a beauty business.
Self-employed beauty therapist: run your own mobile or studio-based practice.
Aesthetic therapist: work alongside medical professionals in aesthetic clinics (further training required).
What you could study next
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments: for therapists wanting to specialise in advanced aesthetic technology.
VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments: a step toward working in medical aesthetics.
Higher Education courses in Beauty Therapy Management or Aesthetics: available at some universities and colleges for those looking to move into education, management, or clinical practice.
