Level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques Course in Ware. Classes run at Hertford Regional College Ware Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers skin and body treatments, electrotherapy, massage techniques, mechanical equipment, and individual lash application. You'll practise on real clients in the college's on-site salon, building both technical skills and customer service experience. Entry requires 200 GCSE points or a Level 2 Diploma with a Merit grade. This level 3 beauty therapy techniques qualification leads to work in spas, clinics, salons, and cruise liners.
Who this course is for
Our Beauty Therapy Level 3 courses give you the opportunity to work in our exceptional on-site salon Inspires. Taking on this course will prepare you for a career in a wide range of creative fields including cruise liners spas skin clinics salons own business. What makes Beauty Therapy at HRC special? We are proud to have a 100% pass rate (2017-2018)With a total of eleven hairdressing and beauty salons Inspires is one of the largest and most advanced salons of any college in the country and is open to members of the publicYou will be interacting with customers daily to not only hone your creative skills but improve your business understanding and customer service abilitiesDuring your time at HRC you will be taught by tutors and lecturers with a wealth of experience in the industry who have worked for high-end and well-known brands including MAC Cosmetics and DermalogicaTrips and visits are seriously fun including backstage at major West End theatre productions such as the Lion King London beauty shows What do our students say?"I've learnt so much from this course I am so glad that I chose to study at HRC" "Getting to learn in a salon really helps you get a feel for what it's like to work in the industry"
Entry requirements
To take on this course you will need:200 GCSE entry points or have a Level 2 Diploma with a Merit grade To demonstrate good attendance and timekeeping the ability to meet deadlines and have excellent skills developmentTo have a creative flair a genuine interest in the Beauty industry good personal presentation and communication skillsWe welcome applicants who are already working in the industry and are looking to gain a new qualification.
What you will learn
You'll perform skin treatments using a range of professional techniques.
You'll apply electrotherapy methods for body treatments.
You'll carry out massage treatments including the use of mechanical equipment.
You'll apply individual lashes to a professional standard.
You'll develop customer service and business skills working with salon clients.
You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and professional practice in beauty therapy.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical sessions in the college salon and classroom-based theory. Your tutors will assess your theory and practical knowledge throughout the year. At the end of the year there is a formal assessment covering both practical and written elements. You'll work with real clients in the salon as part of your training.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hertford Regional College Ware Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty Therapist. Work in a salon, spa, or skin clinic.
Spa Therapist. Deliver treatments in hotel or destination spas.
Cruise Ship Beauty Therapist. Work on board providing onboard spa services.
Skin Clinic Therapist. Specialist treatments in a clinical environment.
Lash and Brow Technician. Focus on eye treatments as a specialist.
Self-employed Beauty Therapist. Run your own mobile or studio business.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments. For therapists moving into advanced aesthetic treatments.
Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy. Deepens specialist knowledge for senior or clinical roles.
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy. Extends your skills into sports or holistic massage.
Higher Education courses in Aesthetics or Cosmetology. For those considering a degree-level route into the sector.
