Level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques Course in Loughton. Classes run full-time during the day at Epping Forest Campus. This is a 44-week course covering advanced beauty therapy skills, from skincare and facial treatments to body massage and specialist techniques. You'll develop the practical knowledge that salons and spas look for when hiring a beauty therapist. The City and Guilds Level 3 beauty therapy techniques qualification carries weight with employers across the industry.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll perform a range of facial and skincare treatments to a professional standard.
You'll carry out body massage techniques, including Swedish massage.
You'll apply specialist beauty treatments such as waxing, tinting, and electrical therapies.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and adapt treatments to individual needs.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards required in a salon environment.
You'll develop knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty therapy.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon-style environment at Epping Forest Campus. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out treatments, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Some units may include short assignments or case studies to demonstrate your understanding.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Epping Forest Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist. Carry out treatments in a salon or spa.
Spa therapist. Deliver body and facial treatments in a hotel or wellness spa.
Nail technician. Specialise in nail treatments alongside beauty services.
Waxing specialist. Focus on hair removal treatments in a salon or clinic.
Skincare therapist. Work in clinics offering advanced skincare and facials.
Mobile beauty therapist. Run your own client list working from home or visiting clients.
Salon manager. Progress into a supervisory role with experience.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments. For therapists moving into advanced aesthetic treatments in clinics.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy. An NVQ route that can strengthen your portfolio for employment.
Level 3 Award in Laser and IPL Treatments. A specialist add-on for those interested in cosmetic technology.
VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments. A step toward working in medical aesthetics.
