Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Electrical and Massage Treatments) VRQ

Course Code

Electrical & Spa

Course Duration

1 year

Location

Central Campus

Start Date

1 September, 2025
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This Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies VRQ (Electrical and Massage Treatments) is an advanced qualification for learners who wish to pursue a career as an advanced beauty therapist, covering electrical and spa treatments, in the spa or aesthetics industry. Once qualified you will be able to start work as a fully qualified beautician or spa therapist and progress to higher education studies in aesthetics.

This course will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required to be a successful therapist. You will have the opportunity to develop your practical and employability skills to help further your knowledge of the industry, and to gain experience through work experience placements or within our own Bliss Beauty salon.

You should already hold a Level 2 qualification, or equivalent, in Beauty Therapy, and GCSE Grade 3 or above in English and Maths, ESOL or Functional Skills Level 1

As part of this Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies VRQ (Electrical and Spa Treatments) course, you will study:

· Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety in the Salon

· Client Care and Communication in beauty related industries

· Anatomy and Physiology

· Working in beauty related industries

· Provide Body Massage

· Aromatherapy Massage

· Stone Therapy Massage

· Facial Electrical Treatments

· Body Electrical Treatments

· Optional: Indian Head Massage

 

Course Costs:

  • The course is funded for 16-18 year-olds
  • Adults who do not hold a Level 3 qualification, or are in receipt of benefits, may be eligible for fees to be funded
  • Students are required to purchase a kit, however you can apply for a bursary to support the cost if you are eligible
  • Uniform will be provided by the department but appropriate shoes will need to be purchased

Facilities:

Students who study this course will have access to our state-of-the-art professional salons for Hair, Beauty, Barbering and Nails.

Students get the opportunity to work on real clients in our Bliss Hair & Beauty Salons under close supervision by our highly experienced and dedicated staff.

You can benefit from external training with global hair and skincare brands Matrix and Dermalogica to stretch and challenge your skills.

 

· AHT/World Skills competitions

· P Louise Make-Up Academy

· Harry Potter World Workshop Visit

· Professional Beauty London

· Champneys Springs Spa

Formative and summative assessment via practical observations based on your individual performance to assess your level of competency.

Theory knowledge is assessed via multiple choice online exams and/or assignments and work packs. All exams are marked externally by the awarding body, and your final grade will be a Pass.

Practical demonstrations and knowledge sessions will be provided to prepare you for assessments and exams.

On successful completion of this course, you will be qualified to work as a therapist in a salon, spa or skin clinic.

You can progress to the following courses to further your career opportunities:

· Level 4 Advanced Beauty Therapy

· University HE-FND Level 4 in Aesthetics leading to Level 5/6 HND

Potential career pathways include:

· Beauty salon therapist

· Spa therapist

· Skin clinic therapist

· Self-employed therapist

· Cruise ship therapist

· Representative for product brand

· Retail demonstrator

· NHS Hospital/Care Homes therapist

· TV, film, theatre and media

· Assessing

· Teaching

Course Details

Qualification

Level 3

Exam Board

VTCT

Study Mode

Full Time

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