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Level 3 Beauty Therapy Massage Course in Barnsley

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Duration312 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact The White Rose School of Beauty and Complementary Therapies for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Beauty Therapy Massage Course in Barnsley. Classes run at The White Rose School of Beauty Barnsley, daytime with flexible study. Various funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. The course covers 312 hours of training across body massage, Indian head massage, pre-blended aromatherapy massage, and the planning of promotional activities. You'll need a Level 2 qualification in the beauty industry, or relevant prerequisite qualifications, to join. This beauty therapy massage qualification leads to work as a beauty massage therapist.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 or over and will support you to gain employment as a beauty massage therapist, as the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role. Throughout this qualification you will monitor procedures to safely control work operations, contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities, provide body massage treatments, provide Indian head massage, carry out massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils and provide stone therapy treatments

Entry requirements

You must have achieved a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in the Beauty industry or have some pre-requisite qualifications to enable you to complete the course to its full potential. This will be discussed upon an initial interview with our recruitment team. You must be 16 or over to do this course via apprentice routes or 19 and over to complete this course via access to Advanced Learner Loans.

What you will learn

  • You'll provide body massage treatments safely and professionally.
  • You'll carry out Indian head massage techniques.
  • You'll perform massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils.
  • You'll monitor procedures to safely control work operations.
  • You'll contribute to planning and implementing promotional activities.
  • You'll develop the knowledge and skills required to work as a beauty massage therapist.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The White Rose School of Beauty Barnsley. Assessment for this VTCT NVQ Diploma is competence-based, combining practical observation of your treatments, professional discussions, and portfolio evidence of your work. You'll be assessed against the skills and knowledge required for each area of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The White Rose School of Beauty Barnsley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: providing massage and body treatments in salons or spas.
  • Massage therapist: working in wellness centres or clinics.
  • Spa therapist: delivering treatments in hotel or destination spas.
  • Mobile beauty therapist: running your own client-facing massage business.
  • Holistic therapist: combining massage with complementary therapies.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Massage Therapy (VTCT or similar): deepens clinical knowledge for those moving into advanced or sports massage practice.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage: broadens your range of holistic treatments.
  • Self-employment and business qualifications: if you plan to set up your own practice, a business or enterprise qualification can support that step.
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