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Beauty Therapy Advanced (Level 3)

Tresham Beauty Therapy

Overview

Beauty Therapy Advanced (Level 3)

The VTCT Level 3 Beauty Therapy (Massage) qualification will provide you with the requisite knowledge, understanding and skills to work competently as a beauty therapist, but does specialise in massage treatments.

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Course information

Need to know

Entry requirements
  • You should have 4 GCSE grades 9-4 or equivalent, this should include English and maths
  • You must also have a keen interest in the hair and make up industry and a willingness to learn plus a level 2 in Beauty Therapy
How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through a variety of methods for each unit. There are 10 exams on the course, these are multiple choice on a computer. Within each unit you will complete written tasks, and complete a set number of practical assessments.

Course content

What will I study?

Beauty Massage Therapy covers different aspects of Beauty Therapy such as:

  • Body Massage,
  • Aromatherapy Massage
  • Hot stone massage
  • Indian Head massage
  • and Facial Electrical

All lessons take place at the main Kingsway campus in Dunstable.

HOW WILL I LEARN?

You will learn through a mix of theory and practical sessions, which will take place in our modern salons.

WHAT ADDITIONAL WORK OUTSIDE OF COLLEGE WILL I NEED TO DO?

You will be given short tasks to complete each week, which form the basis for your coursework.

Next steps

Course progression:

Apprenticeships, University and Employment.

Career progression:

Working in a salon/spa, setting up a business, hair and beauty retail, cruise ships, centre parcs, hotels and spas.

Additional information

EQUIPMENT AND OTHER COSTS

You will also be required to purchase a uniform which consists of a tunic and trousers, at a cost of £39.10 (plus P+P). The final part of the uniform is a pair of suitable black shoes, which you will need to provide. This is the same uniform as Level 2 Beauty and Level 2 Hairdressing.

DO I NEED TO FIND A WORK PLACEMENT? DO I NEED A DBS?

No, there is no work placement attached, but you will be given opportunities throughout the course to put yourself into a real world scenario.

Available Courses
Central Bedfordshire College Dunstable Main Campus
Starts: 08/09/2025
Type: Full Time
Length: 1 year
Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time(s):
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Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

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.