Level 3 Beauty Therapy Massage Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Encompass Beauty Birmingham, part-time during the day over 5 months. An advanced learning loan can fund the course, with registration and kit included. You'll cover body massage, Indian head massage, stone therapy, massage with pre-blended oils, self-tanning, and single eyelash extensions. The course confirms your competence across the full range of a massage therapist's role, from salon procedures to promotional planning. It leads to work in commercial salons and spas.
Who this course is for
The diploma is designed to confirm your competence as a beauty massage therapist. It includes all elements of a therapists' role including body massage, Indian head massage, massage with pre-blended oils, stone therapy, monitoring procedures int he salon and contributing to the planning of a promotional event. We also cover units in self-tanning and single eyelash extensions.
Completion of the diploma can lead to: working in a commercial beauty salon, working in destination and day spas, working independently/self-employed/mobile/home-based.
Entry requirements
All learners will be required to complete a basic initial assessment in English and maths.
What you will learn
You'll perform body massage techniques to a professional standard.
You'll carry out Indian head massage treatments.
You'll apply massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils.
You'll deliver stone therapy treatments.
You'll apply self-tanning products safely and correctly.
You'll carry out single eyelash extension treatments.
You'll monitor salon procedures and maintain professional standards.
You'll contribute to planning a promotional event within a salon setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Encompass Beauty Birmingham, combining practical hands-on treatment practice with underpinning knowledge. Assessment for the VTCT NVQ Diploma is competence-based, meaning you'll be observed carrying out treatments and assessed on your practical skills alongside any knowledge-based tasks required by the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Encompass Beauty Birmingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: work in a commercial beauty salon delivering massage and treatments.
Spa therapist: work in day spas or destination spas offering body and massage therapies.
Massage therapist: specialise in therapeutic and relaxation massage for clients.
Mobile beauty therapist: offer treatments independently at clients' homes or events.
Salon treatment coordinator: oversee treatment bookings and client care in a salon.
What you could study next
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy: deepen your knowledge of essential oils and therapeutic blending.
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology: add a specialist complementary therapy to your skill set.
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Massage Therapy: move into more advanced therapeutic massage, including sports and remedial techniques.
CIBTAC or CIDESCO qualifications: internationally recognised awards suited to therapists aiming to work abroad or in high-end spas.
