Beauty Therapy Treatments Level 3

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Study Type
Full Time
Start Date:
08/09/2025
Duration
36 weeks

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Entry requirements

View The Isle of Wight College's standard entry requirements for full-time college courses (depending on the level of the course to be studied).

Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above normally including Maths and English language; grade 4/C or above in a relevant subject qualification is sometimes required

For progressing students, a minimum of Level 2 course in your chosen subject at Merit or above and English language and Maths at level 2. Progressing students without English or Maths at GCSE grade 4/C will be required to study these as part of their programme of study.

Applications which do not meet the stated entry criteria in full may be approved as an exceptional entry, based on a review by the Assistant Principal.

Who the course is for

The level three in Beauty Therapy covers a variety of subject areas, which will allow you to carry out a wide range of professional beauty treatments in the beauty related industries and gain employment into this exciting industry.

What you will learn
  • Working with colleagues within beauty related industries
  • Monitor and Maintain health and safety practice in the salon
  • Client care and communication in beauty related industries
  • Promote and sell products and services to clients
  • Provide body massage
  • Provide facial electrotherapy treatments
  • Provide body electrotherapy treatments
  • Provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
  • Apply stone therapy massage 
How you will learn

Theory/ Workshop sessions- Here you will receive all the essential underpinning knowledge related to the subject area. These sessions are for delivery and demonstration of the practical skills of your qualification

Salon practical sessions- These are designed salon sessions in which you will gain confidence in working in a real salon environment, working on peers, family and friends

As an essential part of learning all students will be expected to receive and complete treatments (unless medically exempt) within the practical sessions from peers.

Full time learners will complete E-learning and Tutorial sessions

E-Learning- This session is a computer based class where you will use technology to produce work and study independently, with the support and guidance from your tutor. Please note E-learning will be competed at college.

Tutorial Sessions- These are designed to support your individual academic progress, and to monitor your course progression by way of action planning and review. 
 


Work placement

Work placement in beauty salons on the isle of Wight are planned by the college during your year.

Progression
  • Full time employment In a beauty spa / salon 
  • Full time Level three complementary therapies 
Fees

There may be a cost for purchasing equipment or uniform for this course. Find out about financial support available.

Qualifications you will get


Additional information

Professional presentation

All students are required to:

·Wear a course uniform (purchased by yourself via the college)

·Wear full black covered shoes

·Present yourself in a professional capacity, relating to industry standards

·Have hair fully up and off the face for all sessions within the salons

·Wear no jewellery (a wedding band can be worn)

·No nail extensions or nail polish. 

All students studying at the isle of wight college will carry out treatments on external clients/models. This vital experience will prepare you for employment and working in beauty-related industries. Watching demonstrations and carrying out treatments on clients, as well as each other, is also high on the learning agenda

You will be required to wear a uniform in the hair and beauty salons

If your course requires a kit, you will be expected to purchase one to support your learning. More information on this will be given to you at your induction

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