Level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, full-time during the day over 35 weeks. You'll cover a broad range of beauty skills across ten mandatory units, including health and safety practice in the salon and working within the beauty industry. Entry requires a minimum of three GCSEs, including grade 3 in English, Maths and Science, plus a Merit in a relevant Level 2 vocational subject. This level 3 beauty therapy techniques qualification is awarded by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
This course provides training in a variety of beauty skills. On successful completion of this course you will have gained a range of beauty skills relevant for employment in the sector. However, there are wider opportunities if you progress to and achieve Level 3, subject to interview and references. There are 10 mandatory beauty skills units covered on this course including: 301 Working with colleagues beauty-related Industries 302 Monitor and maintain health & safety practice in the salon 303 Client care and communication in beauty related industries 304 Promote and sell products and services to clients in a salon 305 Provide body massage 306 Provide facial electrotherapy treatments 307 Provide body electrotherapy treatments 311 Provide Indian head massage 321 Apply micro-dermabrasion techniques 322 Apply stone therapy massage
Entry requirements
A minimum of three GCSEs is desirable, including a grade 3 in English, a grade 3 in Maths and in Science. Additionally, achieving a Merit in your previous Level 2 vocational subject is required.
What you will learn
You'll apply health and safety practices in a professional salon environment.
You'll work effectively with colleagues in beauty-related industries.
You'll carry out a range of practical beauty treatments to industry standards.
You'll develop client consultation and treatment planning skills.
You'll learn professional salon protocols and client care procedures.
You'll practise and refine techniques across multiple beauty therapy disciplines.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom-based study. Assessment covers the ten mandatory units through a combination of observed practical work and knowledge-based tasks. You'll need to demonstrate competence in each unit to complete the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Slough and Langley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: carry out treatments in salons or spas.
Nail technician: specialise in nail care and nail art services.
Salon manager: oversee day-to-day running of a beauty salon.
Spa therapist: deliver treatments in hotel or leisure spa settings.
Self-employed beauty therapist: run your own mobile or studio business.
Skincare specialist: focus on facial and skincare treatments.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach beauty therapy in a college or training setting.
NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy: an NVQ route that can support progression toward senior salon roles.
Higher Education courses in Aesthetics or Spa Management: available at some universities for those looking to move into management or clinical aesthetics.
