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Advanced Beauty Therapy (Access to Aesthetics)

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Overview

Advanced Beauty Therapy (Access to Aesthetics)

This course is designed as an entry into Beauty Therapy and the world of aesthetics. You will study anatomy & physiology, theoretical knowledge and the practical skills in a range of advanced beauty therapy techniques.

The advanced beauty certificate includes: Body Massage, Advanced Facial Electrotherapy treatments and a look into the technological developments within the hair and beauty industry. This qualification will provide employment opportunities in beauty and is an excellent access course enabling further study onto Level 4. This City & Guilds international certificate provides the verification for self-employment as well as to work in salons or spas locally or abroad.

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Course Information

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Entry requirements

Essential: Evidence of studying at GCSE level 3 or above.

Desirable: Ability to be self-motivated with home study requirements and experience of working with clients in a salon environment.

What qualification will I gain?

City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Beauty Therapy

How will I be assessed?
  • Formative and summative assessments are completed against the City & Guilds criteria where you will gain pass, merit or distinction in the practical treatments.
  • On-line multiple-choice end of unit tests assess the theory aspects of the course.
  • Presentations of researched topics.

Course content

What will I study?
  • 302 – Health & Safety in the salon
  • 304 – Promote and sell products & services to clients
  • 305 – Provide Body Massage
  • 306 – Provide facial electrotherapy treatments
  • 332 – Explore technological developments within hair, beauty and associated areas

Next steps

Course progression:
  • Level 4 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
  • Level 4 Laser Hair Removal & Skin Rejuvenation
Career progression:

This Level 3 qualification will enable you to progress into employment and progression to higher level study within Beauty Therapy.

Additional information

Professional beauty kit and uniform are required, purchased through the college.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.

Available Courses
Tresham College Corby Campus
Starts: 15/09/2025
Type: Part Time
Length: 1 year
Day(s): Monday, Wednesday
Time(s): 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Fees: £1,265.00
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Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.

Financial Support

For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.

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