Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments

What Modules will you Study?

You’ll benefit from a combination of hands-on practical training and classroom-based theory, giving you the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the industry.

Practical sessions take place in a realistic salon environment, where you’ll work on real clients to build confidence and experience. Alongside this, you’ll develop your understanding through theory lessons covering key topics such as anatomy, health and safety, and client care.

Units studied include:


• Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon.
• Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
• Working in beauty-related industries
• Provide body massage
• Provide facial electrotherapy treatments
• Provide body electrotherapy treatments
• Apply micro dermabrasion
• Provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
• Apply stone therapy massage

You will be assessed through a mix of:
• Practical assessments in the salon
• Theory - based assignments and coursework
• Theory - based assignments, coursework and online exams

This is a full-time course, typically delivered over three days per week, including at least one evening session.

How long is the course?

Full time over 1 Year

Where will I learn?

Channelside Campus

How much will this course cost?

Please refer to the College fees policy, for more information please contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk

What are the entry requirements?

Beauty Therapy Level 2 or equivalent and the following behaviours and attributes:

• Show enthusiasm for the subject area
• Show evidence of good skills in practical subjects
• Enjoy working with other people and possess good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to study
• Be able to work independently
• Be willing to practise treatments on other students & clients

What opportunities will this lead to?

Whilst this qualification's primary purpose is to prepare learners for employment as a qualified beauty therapist, you can progress on to university to study beauty/complementary therapy courses, foundation degree in hair, beauty & business, or teacher training or short courses to enhance your skills. Career opportunities as a beauty therapist exist in a variety of contexts, including:

• Commercial beauty salons and spas
• Independent/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings
• Beauty retail concessions