Level 4 Advanced Beauty Therapy Course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day. This advanced beauty therapy course takes one year to complete and builds on existing beauty therapy knowledge to develop specialist, high-level techniques. You'll study advanced treatments and the underpinning science and theory that employers in the beauty industry expect at this level. The course covers the City and Guilds Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy Techniques, a qualification that signals professional expertise to salons, spas, and clinics. There are no specific entry requirements listed, but the college will assess your starting point before you begin.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = SBT | Course Title = Beauty Therapy Courses (STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60105616 | Qualification Aim Title = Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy Techniques | College Delivery Area = Professional and Creative Studies (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
You'll study anatomy, physiology, and the science underpinning advanced beauty techniques.
You'll learn specialist body therapy treatments used in professional salon and spa settings.
You'll practise client consultation, treatment planning, and aftercare at an advanced level.
You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and professional standards relevant to advanced beauty practice.
You'll develop business and client management skills suited to senior or self-employed roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical hands-on training at South Tyneside College. Assessment combines practical observations, where your technique is assessed directly, with written assignments and knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the year. Contact the college for the full breakdown of units and assessment requirements for this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Tyneside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist. Senior or specialist role in a salon or spa.
Spa therapist. Advanced treatments in hotel or destination spa settings.
Aesthetic therapist. Non-medical aesthetic treatments in a clinic environment.
Beauty salon manager. Overseeing a team and day-to-day salon operations.
Self-employed beauty therapist. Running your own mobile or studio practice.
Beauty lecturer or assessor. Teaching beauty therapy at a college or training centre.
What you could study next
VTCT or City and Guilds Level 5 Diploma in Spa and Complementary Therapy Management. A natural step if you want to move into management or leadership within the spa and wellness sector.
Level 4 Award in Education and Training. Opens the route to teaching or assessing beauty therapy qualifications.
Business or management qualifications. Useful if you plan to open your own salon or manage a team.
