Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments Course in Grantham

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments Course in Grantham. Classes run at Grantham College, full-time during the day over 36 weeks. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though fee remission may be available under current funding rules. This beauty therapy treatments qualification covers body massage, face and body electrotherapy, health and safety, and client care. You'll need five GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 or above, including English Language, or a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy to enrol.

Who this course is for

This qualification includes all the required elements to work effectively as a beauty therapist including: providing body massage, face and body electrotherapy, health and safety and client care.

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Entry requirements

5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above including English Language or Level 2 Diploma Beauty Therapy.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop techniques in body massage, including preparation and aftercare.
  • You'll learn face and body electrotherapy treatments and how to use equipment safely.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to a professional salon environment.
  • You'll build client care skills, including consultation and treatment planning.
  • You'll study skin and body anatomy to support your practical treatments.
  • You'll practise professional standards expected in a commercial beauty therapy setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on, practical sessions in a salon environment at Grantham College. Assessment is a mix of practical observations, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out treatments to a professional standard. Your tutor will observe your practical work and give feedback throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Grantham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty Therapist. Work in a salon delivering a full range of treatments.
  • Body Massage Therapist. Specialise in massage in a spa or wellness setting.
  • Electrotherapy Technician. Deliver face and body electrotherapy treatments.
  • Salon Therapist. Provide skincare and body treatments in a commercial salon.
  • Spa Therapist. Work in a hotel or spa offering a range of beauty services.
  • Mobile Beauty Therapist. Run your own mobile beauty therapy business.

What you could study next

A Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy or Aesthetic Practice lets you specialise in more advanced treatments. If you want to move into management, a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Business or Management is worth considering. Some therapists go on to study sports massage or complementary therapies to broaden the treatments they can offer.