Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Level 1 Diploma

Course Location

College

Trafford College

Location

Altrincham Campus

Further Details

Age

College 16-18

Department

Beauty Therapies

Course Start Date

Monday 1st September 2025

Course Duration

Full-time, 1 Year

Course Time

09:00 - 16:45

Course Fee

£ 3345.00
You may be eligible for support with your tuition fees - please visit the college website - funding and finance page for further information

Course Code

AFP-BY3D-1400

Course Overview

The global beauty and cosmetic market is forecast to rise, with the growing demand of conscious cosmetology and non- invasive skin and body treatments. The beauty industry caters for a wide variety of clientele who seek luxurious treatments that work.

Learn about this rewarding sector, with our Level 3 Beauty Therapy programme.
You will train in the college Enhance commercial salon, which includes our Dermalogica partnership, spa and hydrotherapy salon. You will work on paying clients in our commercial salons

Our excellent industry connections will provide placements and visits. Our dedicated team of specialist tutors will introduce you to the comprehensive range of technology to perform advanced anti-ageing skin care treatments and advanced body treatments.

Course Requirements

4 GCSE’s at Grade 4 or above (including maths and/or English Language).

What you will Learn

Learn from our industry-renowned beauty therapy team, our excellent industry connections mean that you will have a wealth of opportunities for work experience, placements and visits. Advanced practical skills will be developed alongside an in-depth knowledge of electrical science, anatomy and physiology, this course will immerse you into the exciting world of beauty therapy.

Assessment

You will be assessed continually throughout the course by practical assessments, reasearch assignments and final written end exams.

A minimum of 36 hours work experience which is integral to the course and is assessed as part of the practical element.

Progression

Employment within the beauty/spa sector
Level 4 Diploma in Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation

Career Options

Beauty/spa industry
Day spas
Leisure industry
Hotel spa/salon resort
Cruise ships
Spa manager
Potential teaching opportunities.

Mandatory Units

The mandatory units for this course are:

Working with colleagues within the 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
Provide body electrotherapy
Apply micro-dermabrasion

Option units could include:

Hot stones

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

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Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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