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Key details

Course area
Hair and Beauty
Student types
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 3
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location
Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
Course code
Parent course code:C018626 Child course code: Q018627
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Course introduction

This course is perfect for anyone who has a keen interest in beauty therapy and would like to further develop their career in this thriving industry.

Units include:

  • Health & safety
  • Client care
  • Body massage
  • Stone Therapy massage
  • Advanced electrical facial treatments
  • Advanced electrical body treatments
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Semi-permanent lash extensions

You can expect a dedicated team of lecturers, who have a wealth of industry skills and experience, creating an exciting and vibrant atmosphere for your learning

This course will be hands-on, where you will experience the latest industry trends and techniques, using high quality products. 

You will be expected to work in a commercial salon carrying out treatments on paying clients in addition to studying the underpinning knowledge required to pass end of unit tests.

You will take part in trips, visits, seminars, and competitions alongside your course to further develop your understanding and knowledge of the industry, which will be dependent upon your attendance and professional conduct.

A student applying make up to a client

You will be encouraged to participate in a 30-hour work placement while you are studying.

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Course information

1 year

VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments

To meet our entry requirements for this course, you must have a keen interest in the subject and have gained a level 2 beauty therapy qualification. In addition to this, you must have 4 GCSEs grades 9-3, with English Language and Maths at least a grade 4 or equivalent (Grade C or Functional Skills Level 1).

At interview, all students will be assessed on their suitability for this course including artistic flair, communication, professional conduct, attitude, behaviour and previous school/college attendance.

This course is assessed continuously throughout the academic year. You will experience a wide range of assessment including observations of practical treatments, assignment based work and multiple-choice online exams.

You will be required to work on clients to complete your assessments.

On successful completion of this course, you may progress on to a Level 4 beauty therapy course, or another related level 3 programme. You could also progress to Level 2 hairdressing.

Employment opportunities include working in beauty salons, health spas, hotels, cruise liners and freelance.

There may also be opportunities for university courses in fields such as physiotherapy.

All students are required to complete 30 hours experience of work in addition to this course.

All students will be required to wear a uniform and bring their kit for every lesson.

Your timetable may include a late evening session.

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

Nottingham College is proud to have been recognised as a Ragdale Hall Spa College of Excellence.

Careers related to this course

Beauticians and Related Occupations

Potential Earnings

£25,526.98

Average Earnings

£15,375.59

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Service Enterprises

People in these occupations provide a variety of services, including property and estate services, home care, hairstyling and beauty services, cleaning, and funeral services.

Skills

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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