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Level 3
College 16+
Hair, Beauty and Barbering

Beauty Therapy Massage Treatment Route Level 3

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to progress into a variety of beauty roles specialising in massage.
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COURSE

OVERVIEW

Throughout this course, you will cover advanced aspects of beauty therapy, including Indian head massages, hot stone therapy, full body massages and aromatherapy, as well as monitoring procedures to safely control work operations and contributing to the planning of promotional activities.
You will be able to develop your skills further by providing tanning services and lash extensions, which are some of the most popular services in the beauty industry.
You will develop your knowledge and understanding of all the relevant anatomy and physiology, health and safety and duty of care to your clients during treatments, as well as developing a range of technical skills to prepare, apply and conduct treatments for clients.
You will learn in our specialist, fully-equipped salons which are open to the public. You will be working within a professional environment from the start of your course so your personal appearance must reflect industry standards. Students will practice on real clients and may also practice treatments on other students on the same course at Kirklees College.
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A minimum of GCSE English and maths grade 3 in either or above and a level 2 relevant vocational qualification. If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
You will be assessed through observations of practical ability, treatment plans, written assignments, external tests, online learning and completion of a portfolio of work.
Level 4 Beauty Therapy, Employment in salons, spas, cruise ships, your own business
You could enter employment in the beauty industry in salons, spas, cruise ships or become self-employed.

WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO

Wide range of jobs in this industry

Excellent choice of employers in this industry

Qualifications & levels explained

There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.

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