VTCT NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 3

In a nutshell

This course enhances your technical skills, gives you in depth knowledge of specialist areas and will prepare you for employment as a fully qualified beauty therapist.

This course is for you if...

...you have qualified in Beauty Therapy at Level 2
...you want to develop specialist knowledge
...you are hardworking and have a friendly personality

What will I be doing?

You’ll learn advanced beauty treatments and techniques such as:

• Body massage
• Facial and body electrical and mechanical specialist treatments
• Manual and spray tan application
• Artificial nail structures
• Indian head massage
• Stone therapy massage
• Aromatherapy using pre-blended oils
• Client care
• Promotion and sales
• Health, safety and hygiene procedures in the salon.

You’ll learn through:

• Theory classes
• Practical workshops
• Real salon environments at the college working on clients
• Commercial sessions
• Demonstrations
• Group work
• Work placement - either weekly or on block

You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in:

• In house college competitions
• Inspiring Skills Wales and UK/World Skills
• Spa days
• Industry demonstrations on Laser/IPL treatment
• Visits and trips to industry specialists
• Supervisory roles in the department and managing therapists' columns

You’ll be assessed via practical assessments, assignments and multiple-choice online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Once complete, you’ll achieve:

• Level 3 Beauty Therapy
• Appropriate supporting qualifications to broaden your skill set
• Skills Activities
• Maths and English
• Creative Enrichment Skills (community activities and demonstrations)

What is expected of me?

To enter this course, you will need the Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

You must be self-motivated, hardworking and have a friendly personality. All classes take place on campus and there will be one evening a week where you may be required to attend college until 7.30pm.

Work related experience is a compulsory part of the course and includes work placements and working on clients in the campus beauty clinics. Attendance and punctuality for all sessions is a major requirement of this course.

What comes next?

• Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies
• HND in Complementary Therapies (with Practitioner Status)
• Level 4 Diploma in Laser ILP
• Employment in the beauty therapy industry

Additional information

Code of dress:

• Uniform which must be worn for all practical sessions. This is a mandatory requirement
• Hair must be neatly tied back off the face
• No piercings
• No jewellery other than a wedding ring can be worn in the salon

As a condition of your place on this course, you will be expected to purchase the appropriate kit, from our approved supplier, costing approximately £198 subject to review/inflationary price increase.

To reflect industry expectations, you will be required to wear a Coleg Gwent salon uniform which is to be ordered from our approved supplier. Details on how to order your uniform, with supplier payment options, can be obtained from your Head of School, Lecturer or Technician. The price for 2024/2025 is around £45, subject to inflationary price increase.

Additional costs could occur during the year for educational visits.

All costs are under review and subject to change.